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Install Wet Bar Finish installing the new wet bar. From "Wasted Spaces" episode DWSP-302

Slip some swanky new fixtures into this handy wet bar.

With their custom corner cabinets built and tricked out with fun paint and sanding techniques, Chad and Rebecca are ready to install their new wet bar cabinet.

Unlike the plumbing rough-in – which demands help from a professional – installing the wet bar is a great do-it-yourself job that doesn't require specialized tools. Karl Champley shows the couple how to set the swanky new sink, install the faucet and connect the plumbing for a stylish, convenient wet bar in the dining room.

Note: These instructions apply to the drop-in sink used in this project. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the specific product being used.

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Install Wet Bar

Tools: scissors tape measure safety glasses marker, pencils hole saw PVC pipe cutters jigsaw adjustable wrench

Materials: brown kraft paper PVC pipe and fittings PVC cleaner and adhesive sink faucet shut-off valves sink drain

• Make a cutting template. Make a kraft paper template of the bottom of the wet bar cabinet. Lay this template over the corner where the cabinet will sit, leaving space for the back walls of the cabinet. Mark the location of the drain and water lines on the template and cut the shapes out of the paper.

• Cut holes and install the cabinet. Lay the cutting template inside the bottom of the wet bar cabinet and trace the holes onto the wood. Use a hole saw to cut the hole for the drain pipe, and a drill with a spade bit to make the holes for the water lines. Shift the cabinet into position, fitting the drain hole over the drain pipe. Thread the water lines up through the appropriate holes.
  

  	Figure A
  	Figure B
  	Figure C

• Cut sink hole. The cast iron sink used in this project included a cutting template that makes installation a snap. Determine the desired position in the cabinet for the sink, making sure to leave room for the faucet assembly. Trace the template onto the cabinet shelf, drill a large pilot hole inside the cutout area, and use a jigsaw to cut out the sink shape (figure A).

  Safety Alert: Always wear safety glasses and use caution when using a power drill, jigsaw or other power tools.

• Cut faucet holes. Determine the position for the faucet, making sure it will extend over the sink as desired. Use the template supplied with the new faucet to mark and drill holes for the faucet assembly.

• Drop in sink and faucet. Run a bead of caulk around the edge of the sink hole, then carefully slip the sink into position. Thread the faucet supply lines through the holes and attach the faucet assembly to the shelf according to the manufacturer's instructions.

• Hook up water lines. Install a shut-off valve to each water line and attach to the cabinet wall with screws. Hook up the faucet lines to the shut-off valves (figure B).

• Attach drain. Remove the cap from the drain line. Connect the sink drain to the drain line with PVC pipe, making sure to build in a P-trap to keep sewer gases from entering the house through the drain (figure C). Cut the PVC with a PVC saw and dry-fit the pipes. To make the final installation, glue the pipes together using PVC cleaner and PVC adhesive according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  Safety Alert: PVC cleaners and adhesives give off strong fumes. Make sure to work in a well-ventilated area, and take a break if feeling light-headed. Keep kids and pets out of the area when working with these chemicals.

• Turn on the water. In the crawlspace under the house, open the shut-off valves that connect the water lines to the household water supply. Open the shut-off valves under the sink, let the air out of the pipes, and make sure the water is flowing properly. Check the faucet and sink for leaks, adjusting fittings as necessary.

RESOURCES :
sink and faucet
Kohler
Website: www.kohler.com