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Backsplash and Vessel Sink Installation Marble and glass top off this sophisticated vanity. From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-510

Matt and Michelle's posh powder room is taking shape. Amy Matthews shows Matt how to finish off the sophisticated vanity by installing a solid marble backsplash and striking art glass vessel sink.

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Materials:

Backsplash Installation: marble backsplash wet saw silicone caulk gun

Vessel Sink Installation: art glass vessel sink plumber’s putty P-trap PVC primer PVC glue PVC saw (if needed) close-quarters pipe cutter compression shut-offs adjustable wrenches

Figure A

Backsplash Installation

• Carefully measure the countertop to determine the correct length for the backsplash.

• Transfer this measurement to the marble backsplash and cut to size using a wet saw.

  Safety Alert: Always wear safety glasses and use caution when working with a wet saw.

• Apply silicone to the back of the backsplash and carefully set it in place (figure A). Allow the silicone to cure according to the manufacturer's instructions

	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Vessel Sink Installation

• Line up the sink’s drain hole with the cutout in the countertop. Matt and Michelle had the pros who supplied and installed the countertop handle the delicate job of cutting holes for the sink and faucet assembly.

• Roll out a bead of plumber's putty about 1/4" in diameter and place it around the underside of the drain (figure B).

• Set the drain in the sink opening (figure C).

• On the underside of the counter, attach the rubber gasket, plastic washer and lock nut to the drain (figure D).

• Attach the drain stem.

• Dry-fit the PVC pipe and fittings, including the P-trap, making cuts as needed.

• Apply PVC primer and PVC cement to the appropriate surfaces and assemble the drain, tying it in to the roughed-in waste pipe (figure E). Make sure to hold each connection together for several moments so the chemical reaction of the primer and cement doesn't force the pieces apart.

  Safety Alert: Always work in a well-ventilated area when using PVC cleaner and PVC cement: These powerful adhesives produce powerful fumes. Always keep these chemicals well out of the reach of kids and pets.

• Hook up the water supply lines. This vintage craftsman home didn't have shut-offs for the water supply, so Amy installed under-sink shut-offs. She used compression fixtures to avoid soldering near so much beautiful wood cabinetry; compression fixtures have a small gold ring that compresses when the fixtures is tightened to give a reliably watertight seal.

• To install the shut-offs, turn off the household water supply and turn on faucets throughout the house to drain the water lines. Even with the lines drained, it's a good idea to lay a few towels down to catch any excess water in the pipes.

• Use a close-quarters pipe cutter to cut the capped ends off of the water supply pipes. Position the cutter on the pipe, tighten it down and rotate it around the pipe. Keep tightening and rotating until the pipe is cut.

• Install the compression shut-offs according to the manufacturer's instructions. These fixtures need to be extremely tight; Amy recommends using two adjustable wrenches to get everything secured.

RESOURCES :
Marble Countertop
Ichor Creative Stone
Website: www.ichor.net

Vessel Sink, Faucet
Porcher
Website: www.porcher.com