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  • Sink Replacement
  • From "Bathroom Renovations"
    episode DBTR-205


    It's now time to replace the old pedestal sink with a new one...but, one that retains the room's classic look.

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    After years with one renter, this apartment bathroom was worn out.
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    The classic turn-of-the-century details had lost their luster.
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    With a new tin ceiling, and a new pedestal sink...
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    this bathroom was updated while retaining the period feel.
    Materials:

    Tin Ceiling

    miter saw
    tin snips
    hammer
    steel nails
    construction adhesive
    chalk line
    measuring tape
    2-1/2" deck screws

    Sink Replacement

    plumber’s putty
    pipe wrench
    drill
    Teflon tape

    Floor Tile Replacement

    chisel
    thin-set
    putty knife
    sponge

    Framing Mirror

    tape measure
    nail gun
    1-1/2" screws
    screw gun
    wood putty
    silicone

    Replacing the Sink

    1. Apply a bead of plumber's putty at the bottom of the valve handles and faucet (figure A).

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    Figure A
    2. Attach the handles and faucet to the sink by tightening the nut. Not too tight or you could crack the sink.

    3. Attach the drain throat to the drain basket.

    4. Use teflon tape on the tightening threads to insure a watertight connection (figure B).

    5. Attach the water supply lines.

    6. Connect the supply lines to the mixer (figure C).

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    Figure B

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    Figure C


    7. Remove the old sink.

    8. Set the sink into place (figure D) and use it as a template to determine where the lag screws need to go.

    9. Pre-drill holes for the lag screws and use the nuts to screw them into the wall.

    10. You may want to slide out the pedestal to work on the trap.

    11. Connect the trap and the water supply lines (figure E).
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    Figure D

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    Figure E


    Next Weekend Project: Staining a Garage Floor

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    RESOURCES :

    Tin Ceiling
    Product Name: 2'x 4' metal ceiling panel
    Model Number: 309, Color: Steel

    Product Name: 4' metal ceiling cornice
    Model Number: 705, Color: Steel

    Product Name: Inside Miters
    Model Number: 705, Color: Steel

    Product Name: Nails
    Model: 1-1/4 cone head, Color: Steel

    Brand Name: Prestplate
    Manufacturer: AA Abbingdon Affiliates, Inc.
    2149 Utica Ave.
    Brooklyn, NY 11234
    Phone: 1-718-258-8333
    Website: www.abbingdon.com
    Contact: Sheldon Gruber, President
    E-mail: info@abbingdon.com

    Pedestal Sink
    Product Name: 27" Pedestal Lavatory
    Model Number: K-2294-8, Color: White

    Product Name: Widespread Lavatory Faucet
    Model Number: K-394-4, Finish: Chrome

    Devonshire Line Bathroom Accessories
    Product Name: 24" double towel bar
    Model Number: 10553

    Product Name: 18" towel bar
    Model Number: 10550

    Product Name: Toilet Tissue Holder
    Model Number: 10554

    Product Name: Glass Shelf
    Model Number: 10563

    Product Name: Robe Hook
    Model Number: 10555

    Product Name: Towel Ring
    Model Number: 10557

    Product Name: Soap Dish
    Model Number: 10560

    Product Name: Tumbler and Holder
    Model Number: 10561

    Brand Name: Kohler
    Manufacturer: Kohler
    444 Highland Dr.
    Kohler, WI 53044
    Phone: 1-800-4-KOHLER
    Website: www.kohler.com
    Contact: Deborah Richter
    E-mail: Deborah.richter@kohler.com

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