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Sink Faucets and Countertop Installation From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-206

While homeowner Rachel finishes the painting, Amy and Sean install the sink faucets and attach the countertop to the new vanity.

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	The bathroom was anything but kid friendly...
	with countertops too high and decor too drab, the space was in need of an uplift.
	When the work was complete, this bathroom was changed...
	to a room any child would love!
	Figure A

Materials:

Cabinet Cut Down

Speed square
Japanese pull saw
Hammer and nails
Rubber mallet
Level
Screwdriver
Circular saw

Paint Cabinet Doors

Random orbital sander
Sanding sponge
Primer
Paintbrush
Denatured alcohol
Water
Paint
Poly sealant

Install Faucets

Hole saw
Silicone
Saw horses
Painter’s tape
Wrench
Tape measure
Marker

Install Track Lighting

Mounting hardware
Screwdriver
Tape measure
Pencil
Drill with 1/2 inch spade bit
Hammer
Screwdriver

Sink Faucet and Countertop Installation

1. Set the countertop on sawhorses for stability.

2. Measure and mark the center of the sink (figure A), then measure and mark half way between the back lip of the sink bowl and the back edge of the countertop.

3. Where the two lines intersect, use a hole saw to drill a hole for the faucet supply lines (figure B).

4. Place the faucet on the countertop, and feed the supply lines and bolt through the hole (figure C).

Figure B

Figure C

5. From underneath, install the retaining washer and tighten the nut.

6. Dry-fit the countertop and check for level (figure D).

7. Tip up the counter and apply silicone all along the edges of the cabinet (figure E). Press into place.

Figure D

Figure E

RESOURCES :

Vanity top with Integral Sink
Type: Custom, Color: Glacier White
Brand Name: Dupont Corian
Website: www.dupont.com

Manufacturer: Innovative Surfaces, Inc.
515 Spiral Blvd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Bruce Akins, Phone: 1-651-437-1004
E-mail: bakins@innovativesurfaces.com

Shower and Sink Faucets
Product Name: Standard Collection Monoblock Faucet with Lever Handle
Model Number: 2171, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Complete Shower System Kit
Model Number: 1662.600, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Standard Collection Bath/Shower Trim Kit
Model Number: T6181, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Jasmine Porcelain Cross Handle
Model Number: 0000.461, Color: Polished Chrome

Product Name: Pressure-Balance Valve
Model Number: R110, Color: NA

Product Name: Two-Way In-Wall Diverter
Model Number: 1660.200, Color: Polished Chrome

Manufacturer: American Standard
865 Centennial Ave.
Piscataway, NJ 08855
Website: www.americanstandard-us.com
Contact: Crystal Farstad, Carmichael Lynch PR, Phone: 1-612-375-8505
E-mail: cfarstad@clynch.com