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Outdoor Kitchen: Sink and Cabinet-Door Installation

From "Build an Outdoor Kitchen"
episode DBOK-105

In this segment of Build an Outdoor Kitchen, the stainless-steel sink and cabinet doors are installed in the outdoor cabinet unit.

Materials:

log lighters (available at hardware stores)
lava rock
wire mesh
screwdriver or cordless drill
sink and components
silicone caulk
PVC plumbing components
PVC solvent and glue
lumber for wood trim
compound miter saw
brad nailer gun

Jay and homeowner Jim Howard prepare to install the sink.

The installed stainless-steel sink and cabinet doors.

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Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing the sink you've selected and all of the accompanying fittings. Here are the basic steps from our installation.

We connected all of our basic sink fittings before setting the sink into place. First, apply teflon paste to the threads of both the hot and cold water fittings.
Screw the stainless-steel fittings onto the valves and tighten securely with channel-lock pliers.
Prep the inside of each fitting with PVC cleaner. Wait for a few moments, then apply PVC glue to the inside of each fitting. Also apply cleaner and glue to the outside of each waterline stub beneath the sink (figure A), and push each fitting firmly into place. Make certain that you glue the hot and cold fittings onto the correct lines.
This particular sink is fastened to the plywood substrate with adjustable metal clips with a top fastener that threads into the groove in the bottom of the sink (figure B). These clips will help hold the sink secure in position.

Figure A

Figure B

With the fittings secure, work can begin on assembling the sink itself. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing the faucet to the sink. In our case, the faucet is fastened from underneath using a custom-fit rubber washer and retaining clip (figure C). A nut secures the assembly.
Next, the pull-out sprayer accessory is attached in the same location (figure D).

Figure C

Figure D

The drain is installed next. Prep the drain using plumbers putty around the perimeter (figure E). Work the putty into place so that it covers the entire ring of the drain.
Insert the drain into the sink, thread the gaskets into place and tighten securely by hand (figure F). A brass ring will be used later to attach the drain pipe to the bottom of the drain.

Figure E

Figure F

Figure G

With the sink elements in place, the sink can now be positioned in the counter top. But before setting the sink into place, apply a bead of silicon beneath the lip around the perimeter of the sink (figure G). In addition to the clips, the silicon will help secure the sink in position and provide a watertight edge. Be generous with the silicon caulk to ensure a good, watertight fit. Any excess caulk can be cleaned up with a paper towel before it dries.

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ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
	Outdoor Kitchen: Hooking Up the Gas Fire-Pit
	Outdoor Kitchen: Sink and Cabinet-Door Installation
	Outdoor Kitchen: Finishing Touches