How To Remove A Wall Mounted Sink

Use a screwdriver to carefully take off the tiny clips.

How to remove a wall mounted sink.

Turn off the water supply to the fixture at the two small water valves mounted on the wall beneath the sink. Place the bucket below the drain pipe that extends from the bottom of the sink. Any caulk along the back edge between the sink and wall needs to be cut through then just lift the sink straight up. Unscrew the metal clips that connect the sink to the countertop.

And water cut off valves are on the hot and cold water lines coming out of the wall. If you have an under mounted sink you will first need to have someone hold the sink up while you detach it otherwise it could fall down onto you. Place a small bucket on the floor beneath the water valves to catch any water left in the lines then disconnect. Anchor the tub to the wall with stainless steel wood screws driving the screws into wall.

Turn the water cut off valves under the sink. If there is no access panel you ll have to make one. Loosen the p trap. Remove the p trap and dump its water into the bucket.

Then place a bucket under the sink to catch any water remaining in the pipes as you disconnect them. Loosen and remove the slip nuts on the p trap connecting the tub drain to the home s drain line using the pliers. The article that follows will show you how you can replace wall mounted faucets easily. How to remove a wall mounted sink step 1.

With any luck the plumber installed an access panel on an adjacent wall typically inside a linen closet. Step 1 access. For top mounted sinks this step can be done by yourself. The faucet is attached from behind.

Open the panel and continue to step 2.