Replacing a sink drain instructions.
Replacing vanity sink drain.
Lay out a towel under your sink to catch any drips and to cushion your work area.
Remove the sink top from the vanity base.
Some tops are held on with screws and some are glued to the base.
If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it.
Fyi if you ever have a broken pop up you can fix your pop up stopper with this tutorial.
If yours is glued use a hammer and chisel to separate it from the base.
This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink.
In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink.
Use a large wrench or channel locks to loosen and remove it.
Reach behind your drain and unscrew the cap around the pop up ball and rod.
Most sink drains are held in place by compression between the drain s lip on the topside of the sink and a locknut on the underside.
Tool dude tony walks you through the process step by step in this episode of how to fix s.
Try using the chisel on the inside if you re going to reuse your sink or vanity.
Replacing a drain assembly on a bathroom sink isn t all that tough.
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.
If you need to install a new pop up drain for any reason these instructions will simplify the process.