how do you remove a bathroom sink from the cabinet?

Question

I removed the caulking around the sink, but the sink is still attached. Do they use some sort oof glue there? How do you get it out?
Thanks.

Answer 1

generally, aside from pedestal type or wall-mounted sinks, there are two types of sinks: undermount or drop-in. First, determine which type you have. Your question states you removed the caulking around the sink. If the caulking was on top of the counter, you have the drop-in type sink. If you removed caulking from the underside of the sink, it's an undermount sink. Second, have all supply and drain connections been removed? Make sure the supply valves are closed and lines disconnected. The drain too. Right above the trap is fine. (that U-shaped piece) Look underneath around the bottom of the basin where it meets the countertop. Sometimes there will be up to four clips which hold the sink down onto the countertop. Loosen these with a screwdriver or wrench and remove them, the sink should loosen and lifting it out should be a breeze. if you find no screws or bolts holding it down, I would then guess that the installer used silicone or a similar type sealant or adhesive. In this case use the thinnest paint scraper or razor blade or similar thin sturdy flat tool and try slipping it between the lip of the sink and the counter. I 've used a guitar string wrapped around two fist sized pieces of pipe in garrotte-type fashion which actually worked very well. Just be very careful! Start on one area and try to gain a foothold so to speak. Then continue working your way around. Eventually, she'll break loose. Good luck, be safe and never hire that installer again.

Answer 2

why do you think of you're exempt from cleansing because you're a guy. what is going to take place once you go away homestead or finally end up on your very own. will you never sparkling something and enable it develop right into a grimy filthy pigsty because you're a guy! bypass and get a bathing room spray and sparkling all the partitions/tiles, sparkling the bathtub,sink/bathe and cabinets and so on,. positioned bleach all around and down the john. sparkling the homestead windows too. do no longer stop till each little thing is clean. have a happy day.

Answer 3

the sink might be screwed into the wall or unto the cabinet look inside the door if no door and your remodeling make sure the water is turned off and start chipping away at it where you removed the caulk good luck be carful wear saftey glasses

Answer 4

Most sinks are held in place by mounting clips that are screwed to the bottom of the sink rim. Take them loose and unhook the drain pipe and you're done.

Answer 5

some have a bead of silicone or caulk around the cut out. you have to slip a putty knife under the lip and pry it up. also check for clips first.