The proper tool for this is a rubber or wooden mallet.
Copper sink installation instructions.
Obtain the silicone and the appropriate clips for a drop in or under mount sink and organize the.
Check for proper fit.
Build a support ledge for your sink.
From there applying the silicone sealer and installing a copper sink is relatively straightforward.
Installing your copper farmhouse sink step by step the traditional kitchen sink simply drops into a hole in the countertop but an apron front sink slides into a gap in the countertop where the base cabinet supports it.
Tighten claws only until sink rim is flush with counter top.
Use actual sink as your template.
The sink is fully supported when inch of the rim is supported on three sides.
Mark this measurement inside the original trace done previously and mark countertop appropriately.
Treat copper sinks with sinkology copper armor for maximum protection apply based on directions on bottle.
If additional support is needed four vertical 2 4 supports can be installed.
Install your counter top onto your vanity cabinet.
Turn the sink right side up and position over the drain hole.
Do not over tighten.
Set the sink in place and press firmly to secure.
A white plumbers putty will leave an unsightly ring around your sink or drain and will be unpleasant to look at.
Place it upside down on countertop and mark countertop by tracing edge of basin measure inside edge of rim 1 2 etc.
Refer to the counter top s installation instructions for guidance.
Copper drop in undermount sink installation instructions 2.
Before placing the sink on the cleats check to make sure the top rim is perfectly flat.
For professional results we always recommend finishing your copper sink installation off with custom made antique brown 100 neutral curing silicone.
The rim of the sink should sit flat on the counter top.
Use this color matched oil rubbed bronze installation silicone to install your new copper sink or drain.
Screw three lengths of 2 4 s depends on cabinet width along the back and both sides of the cabinet.
The trick here is that the apron front sink doesn t get as much natural support as a traditional drop in sink.
These sinks will not have install clamps and need to be installed using 100 silicone.
If necessary turn the sink over on a flat clean surface such as the floor.
Kitchen drop in installation.
The sinkology complete installation kit comes with everything you need to finish off your kitchen or bath copper sink installation.
Lower the sink into the cutout on the counter to confirm the sink will fit properly.
If any part of the rim lifts away from the floor gently tap it down until it meets the floor.
For drop in installation cut counter top only half way between the two marked lines.