Installing Bathroom Vanity Drain

Complete and easy to follow instruction showing how to replace a bathroom sink pop up drain assembly.

Installing bathroom vanity drain.

While installing and replacing a bathroom vanity may seem overwhelming or time consuming it doesn t have to be. In fact in just a few steps this guide will teach you how to install a bathroom vanity whether you re replacing a bathroom vanity or starting from scratch with. Always measure the area of where you want to install the vanity before purchasing the unit. With the old vanity removed you can even draw out on the wall with a pencil the dimensions of your desired vanity.

This makes our bathroom sink drain 1 5 the vent 1 5 the trap arm 1 5 and the p trap 1 5. Does your sink have a pop up drain. To ensure a watertight seal i m applying a bead of silicone all around the drain pipe. Drain and vent lines must be positioned precisely so you should install them before the supply pipes.

How to plumb a bathroom vanity sink drain. From underneath the sink i added the rubber ring by first adding a dab of silicone to the threads to. The pop up drain assembly typically comes with your sink or can be purchased separately as a kit. In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink.

Installing drain and vent lines in your bathroom is a home project that can be completed in a weekend. If you need to install a new pop up drain for any reason these instructions will simplify the process. If it is you ll see a 2 inch. A bathroom sink drain can deteriorate over time and need to be replaced or in a new addition such as a built in sink in a bathroom vanity the sink drain may need to be installed.

By the time you install a vanity cabinet and drop the sink into it the rough in plumbing for the drain should be done. This will ensure you have adequate space and the right unit for your bathroom. If the bathroom sink drain plug won t stay up or move u. Before you begin have your plans approved by an inspector and consider the following.

A bathroom sink pop up stopper is a very convenient feature and while the installation is usually easy occasionally the process is complicated due to variations in the fixture or fittings. Learn how to replace it. Make sure to use 100 silicone and apply a generous bead before dropping the drain into the sink hole. A new bathroom vanity can instantly upgrade your bathroom s style while also providing more storage and counter space.