How To Remove Wall Mounted Sink

Place a small bucket on the floor beneath the water valves to catch any water left in the lines then disconnect.

How to remove wall mounted sink.

Turn the water cut off valves under the sink. Put on all protective gear. Replace and repair your drywall before beginning the sink installation. Turn off the water again.

Removing the old wall mounted sink turn off the water valves below the old sink. Any caulk along the back edge between the sink and wall needs to be cut through then just lift the sink straight up. When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done. Lay out a few tarps in the work area.

Loosen the p trap. If you have a tile wall or other wall covering you ll have to be very cautious to only remove tile that won t show when your sink is in place. Others use screws though holes in the back of the sink into the studs. And water cut off valves are on the hot and cold water lines coming out of the wall.

You should then be able to lift the sink freely out if its frame. How to remove a wall mounted bathroom sinks. Carefully cut a section of the drywall away and nail in blocking either 2x6s or 2x8s between the wall studs. Make your cuts as straight as possible to make repair easier.

If your sink is under mounted you ll also need need to unscrew the clips holding it in place. Turn off the water supply to the fixture at the two small water valves mounted on the wall beneath the sink. Disconnect the pvc p trap. Then place a bucket under the sink to catch any water remaining in the pipes as you disconnect them.

Cut the copper lines off 1 in. Use a pair of channel lock pliers if the valves appear hard to turn. Past the wall and slip on compression fitting valves with the water feeds facing up but don t fully tighten the nuts yet. Mark the supply tube lengths by holding them alongside the valves photo 14.

Use the keyhole saw and carefully cut through the wall between the studs. Get someone to hold the sink while you do this so it doesn t fall on you. Use the stud finder to locate the studs on an adjacent wall and mark them with the pencil. The faucet is attached from behind the wall.