How to Install Undermount Stainless Steel, Silk Undermount Stainless Steel and Undermount Sink in a

I am sure you will be glad when you saw this topic on how to install undermount stainless steel, silk undermount stainless steel kitchen sink stainless steel and undermount sink.

Most people just buy the Kitchen sink stainless steel and they find it difficult to install it.

I am a person that believes all things are possible if you have the Knowledge. I believe you can do it yourself.

I promise at the end of this article, you will thank me for writing on this, you will also understand how to install the silk undermount stainless steel and other kitchen sinks that have been mentioned earlier.

Note; You need to understand that the process of installing the undermount stainless steel, silk undermount stainless steel, kitchen sink stainless steel and undermount sink is the same and the terms (undermount stainless steel, silk undermount stainless steel, kitchen sink stainless steel and undermount sink) may be used interchangeably for the purpose of this article.

Firstly, it’s good I let you know that installing an undermount sink is simple but if you will be installing the silk undermost in a granite countertop, you may find it quite difficult.

All you need is someone to help you cut the granite and you can install the undermount stainless steel.

The first step is to take measurement

The first step is to measure the kitchen steel stainless steel so that you know how big the hole in the granite will have to be. Sometimes, you may want the professional that help you cut the hole to also help you measure the sink. The reason why you need the service of the professional is to get the correct dimension.

The second step is to cut the hole.

You can complete the other steps of installing the undermount sink yourself but you may also hire a professional to cut through the granite. The hole the professional will cut will be where you insert the sink.

Ensure that the hole made by the professional or by yourself matches the size you need for the silk undermount stainless steel to sit correctly.

The next step is to fit the sink

Thus is simple, insert the undermount stainless steel into the hole in the granite. To know if the size is correct, the rim of the undermount sink will sit below the granite countertop.

Next to fitting the sink is drilling holes

When the kitchen sink stainless steel is in place, mark the portions where the holes of the undermount sink needs to be drilled on the granite countertop. Take the silk undermount stainless steel out and use a drill to introduce holes in the marked spots.

Clean the ridge

Clean the ridge with denatured alcohol and leave for a while to allow the alcohol dry off.

After you clean the ridge, apply the silicone sealant

To the sink lip, apply the thin layer of silicone sealant. After the silicone sealant has been applied, place the undermount sink in from beneath. Center the kitchen sink stainless steel into position under the granite,

Don’t wait too long before you clamp the sink

Place the 2 X 4 on the countertop across the sink and then clamp the sink, when clamping the sink, ensure one end goes through the sinks drain hole and the other end lands on the top of the wood plank.

Do ensure the sink is sitting the correct position.

Insert the wing nuts into the available screw heads

After the undermount sink has been clamped, insert the wing nuts into the available screw heads. When the screw nuts are inserted, ensure they are tight, if they are not tight, you can tighten them with your hands.

The last step in installing the silk undermount stainless steel is to install the fittings.

If you have confirmed the wing nuts are in place, stick masking tape to the back of the countertop. Mark the position to provide for the faucet after which you install the fittings.

If provision for the faucet has been made, introduce the faucet and connect the supply lines and other parts that need to be introduced or connected.

At this point, you are done with the installation of the undermount stainless steel. You need to test the sink to be sure you have done the right thing.

Turn on the water supply to the undermount sink and check if there are any leaks.

I am sure if you had read this article from the beginning to the end, you will be able to install the kitchen steel stainless steel.

I hope this article has been helpful on how to install undermount stainless steel.