wondering the best way to fasten down a sink and countertop. i see the sink has some tabs i assume are used.
and the countertop i have some " L" brackets i was going to fasten to the countertop and then to the cabinets to secure it down, any better ideas?
2007-11-01 07:37:57 · 5 answers · asked by Subconscious point of view 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sounds like you are describing a stainless steel sink. They are to be fasten with clips that attach themselves to a channel that goes around the perimeter of the bottom of the flange or rim of the sink. This forms a sort of vice or clamp grabbing the sink and the bottom of the counter. Then all you do is tighten the screws of the clips. Do not forget to apply caulking before the sink goes on the counter.
The counter top is attached to the cabinets depending on the material. if it is wood with laminate finish, it can actually be screwed from the bottom using a screw that is on enough to grab about 3/4 of the thickness of the counter top's thickness.
You can drill a hole from the bottom of the frame of your base cabinet that is at the top of the cabinet at the front and back. You do this as close to the corner of the cabinet as possible to keep the frame from bending as you tighten the screws.
You need to make sure the top is level and that it will make sense after you screw it specially if it turns the corner in the kitchen.
Good luck
2007-11-01 07:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by 747pilot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run a bead of silicone caulk around the edge of the sink hole before installing. Then tighten down with the clips. The cabinet should have a piece of wood running across at each corner to secure the top to. Make sure you use screws that are short enough not to go all the way through the countertop.
2007-11-01 14:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sink: silicone and fasteners
Countertop: I actually prefer the L brackets to the brackets in the corners that normally come attached to cabinets. You can put them in easier to get to places and they will hold better with 4 screws. Don't put any kind of glue or caulking on top of the cabinets where the countertop sits. If you ever want to replace the countertop you will regret it!. Just make sure of the screw length. I have seen many a homeowner DIYer screw right on through the countertop.
2007-11-01 20:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tabs that are on the sink are all you should need...but you will need to put caulk under & around the sink before instalation to make sure you have a tight water seal.
2007-11-01 14:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by mickie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your on the right track, go for it.
2007-11-01 16:20:01 · answer #5 · answered by sllde 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋