\u00a9 2021 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Use a damp cloth or paper towel to wipe away any leftover traces of old plumber’s putty from around the drain hole. This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Start by adding plumber’s putty to the underside of the basket strainer and fit it into the drain hole at the bottom of the sink. Thanks, wikiHow! wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. If you have a vent pipe within that distance, it will act as both drain and vent for the sink. The two sink bowls can be used alone or simultaneously to help further cooking and cleaning in one space. Likewise, replacing a collecting bowl under your sink can be quite tricky. This is where a swivel P-trap with a trap adapter earns its keep. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Install the drain fitting from the drain assembly onto the sink, following the manufacturer's instructions. The trickiest part of installing a new sink and faucet is connecting the sink’s drain—the pieces between the sink’s tailpiece and the waste line. You won't have to worry about water escaping when you remove the drain as long as you don't disturb the rest of your sink's plumbing. A little bit of excess putty is fine, but if too much is hanging out of the sides of the basket strainer, it can affect the seal. Align and place the drain stopper into the sink's drain opening. Fill the sink and then empty it and watch for leaking connections in the drain assembly. They are the old drain and the piping system. Ensure that the shelving inside the cabinet is constructed to accommodate the bend of the assembly, which are several inches below the garbage disposal. To install a kitchen sink drain, you’ll need a drain assembly kit that fits your sink, pliers, a basket wrench, plumber’s putty, and a brass tailpiece to attach the basket strainer to the main drainpipe. Undermount sinks install beneath the counter and add a streamlined look and feel to your kitchen counter. You can find basket wrenches at home improvement stores, at department stores, and online. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Ultimate Solution Of How To Remove Sink Drain And Install A New Sink Strainer May 5, 2020 July 31, 2019 A few days back, our office kitchen sink had gone through a leaky period to solve the problem, called a plumber right off the bat. Tell us how helpful you find this article through your feedback. Replacing and updating an undermount sink is a simple way to add extra style to your kitchen or bath. Your new drain assembly may come with a separate gasket for the flange, in which case you won’t need plumber’s putty. It is commonly 19-inches above the floor. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards.