How to install a copper drop-in sink

Claws can be bent to accommodate larger or smaller gaps. Tighten the clamps evenly until all of the clamps grasp the underside of the countertop firmly and securely.

Some Sinkology copper sinks feature rear deck brackets that are designed for hardware with two claws per bolt. First claw closest to bracket bolt tip will sit against the underneath of the sink rim. Second claw will be used to grab underneath the countertop. See diagram 3. For regular maintenance simply wash with gentle soap and water. Undermount kitchen sinks are recommended when installing new granite or solid surface countertops.

Undermount installation adds a luxurious and professional look to kitchen design and maximizes countertop space. By installing your Sinkology kitchen sink under-counter it makes wiping countertops easy and helps during kitchen clean up. Sinkology undermount kitchen sinks do not include mounting hardware.

We recommend providing your sink details to your countertop manufacturer for approved mounting hardware and method. Flip sink upside down on a sheet of craft paper or cardboard and trace the outside rim of the sink. Select preferred countertop offset. Measure the distance between the edge of the basin and the inside edge of the lip. Add a second line inside the first according to this measurement. Cut out the template along the second line.

Place the template onto the countertop and cut the hole into the countertop. Mount sink under the countertop using mounting hardware. Sinkology does not provide under mounting hardware due to the wide variety of mounting surfaces which require specific hardware. Contact your countertop manufacturer for specific mounting hardware. Ensure sink is mounted flat against countertop on all sides, adjust hardware as needed.

Use plumbers putty to install the drain. Clean excess. Farmhouse kitchen sinks are the ultimate kitchen design element. Sinkology apron front kitchen sinks are designed to be highly functional yet make a bold statement. The apron front design and large spacious bowl make kitchen clean up more comfortable.

Most Sinkology farmhouse kitchen sinks can be installed as an undermount or drop-in. We recommend undermount installation with new granite or solid surface countertops. Farmhouse sinks require extra installation steps, we recommend using professional tools and professional experience when installing farmhouse copper sinks.

Occasionally the cabinet face front and countertop will be cut to accommodate apron front sinks. Undermount farmhouse sinks require additional support to hold the sink in place.

Clean thoroughly. Let the countertop dry. Install the overflow drain into the copper sink. I may be easier to complete this step by temporarily dropping the sink into the countertop until the putty sets. Add new water lines to the faucet. Again, this step is typically easier if the faucet is attached to the sink before it is installed into the countertop. Center the sink in the countertop hole and mark the edges of drop-in rim.

Once marked, remove the sink from the countertop. Ask an assistant to hold the sink in place against the underside of the countertop, using the holes for the drains as handholds. Measure the vertical distance from the underside of the sink bowls to the floor of the cabinet.

Transfer that measurement onto two pieces of one-by-three pine or fir. Cut the wooden pieces to be used as temporary supports, using a handsaw. Set up a tube of neutral cure silicone in a caulking gun. Position the upper rim of the under-mount sick against the underside of the countertop and align the upper edges of the bowls evenly with the edges of the cutout.

Install the temporary wooden supports vertically between the underside of each bowl and the floor of the cabinet. Move to the underside of the sink.

Install under-mount clips where the rim of the under-mount sink contacts the underside of the countertop.