Replacing Vanity Sink Drain

Try using the chisel on the inside if you re going to reuse your sink or vanity.

Replacing vanity sink drain. If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it. The locknut will be snug up against the underside of the sink. Replacing a drain assembly on a bathroom sink isn t all that tough. If you need to install a new pop up drain for any reason these instructions will simplify the process.

Some tops are held on with screws and some are glued to the base. Remove them from the drain. Most sink drains are held in place by compression between the drain s lip on the topside of the sink and a locknut on the underside. Fyi if you ever have a broken pop up you can fix your pop up stopper with this tutorial.

In this episode of repair and replace stephany shows how to replace a drain in a bathroom sink. Lay out a towel under your sink to catch any drips and to cushion your work area. Reach behind your drain and unscrew the cap around the pop up ball and rod. If yours is glued use a hammer and chisel to separate it from the base.

Remove the sink top from the vanity base. Use a large wrench or channel locks to loosen and remove it. This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink. A bathroom sink pop up stopper is a very convenient feature and while the installation is usually easy occasionally the process is complicated due to variations in the fixture or fittings.

Does your sink have a pop up drain.