If you're building a home on a budget, ask your contractor to "rough-in" plumbing for a utility sink (or other nonessential fixtures). Install the sink yourself when the budget permits. Materials:
Pipe wrench
Adjustable wrench
Faucet kit
Water supply lines for faucet
Drain plumbing
Teflon tape
Utility sink - Install the faucet onto the sink first. Start by fitting the faucet onto the sink and then attaching the water supply lines (figure A) to the faucet. Hand-tighten the supply lines, then finish tightening one-quarter to one-half turn with an adjustable wrench.
- Attach the tailpiece to the drain hole of the sink (figure B). Attach the trap (often referred to as a P-trap or a J-trap) to the tailpiece (figure C) by sliding the trap nut and washer onto the tailpiece and tightening them onto the trap.
- Attach the wall tube to the trap (figure D).
- Attach the supply lines to the water supply valves (figure E). Place a rag beneath the supply valves in case there are any leaks.
- Place the sink against the wall, and connect the wall tube to the drainpipe extending from the wall (figure F).
- Turn on the water and check for leaks. Allow the water to run for a while so you can be sure there aren't any wet areas. You may want to secure the sink to the wall or floor to prevent it from shifting.
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