For instance, a new sink looks great in a laundry room. Your washing machine is already connected to water supply lines.
Here’s how to DIY a new sink makeover next to your washer to improve the efficiency of your entire home, whether you’re searching for a sleek stainless steel addition or rustic copper pipes and embellishments for your sink faucet.
You will need:
pliers with a wrench Plaster of Paris a measuring tape Your hot and cold lines will be made of flexible tubing. two splitters for brass pipes Sandpaper handsaw PVC Y-fitting in PVC HOW TO INSTALL YOUR UTILITY IN 7 STEPS
: SINK NEAR YOUR WASHER
TAKE SINK DRAIN MEASUREMENTS IN STEP 1. Always switch off the water before performing any plumbing work.
Measure the distance from the ground to the connection of the drain pipe for the laundry sink once that is finished. Find the location where the drain line joins the wall or floor by your washing machine by looking against the wall.
Mark the location on your washing machine’s drain pipe where the distance from the ground to the height of the drain connector is.
Step 2 is to cut the standpipe. From the mark on your washer to the vent pipe installed above it, the existing PVC pipe needs to be cut. You will also need to cut the T-fit where the water from your washer flows toward the drainpipe exit.
After making the necessary cuts, use your sandpaper to smooth out the pipe’s interior to avoid creating any jagged edges.
FINAL STEP: FIX YOUR Y-FITTING. You will now fasten a Y-fitting to the current drain pipe. By doing this, you can direct some of the water toward the washer and some toward the laundry sink.
The horizontal drain outlet flow is connected to one of the arms. Your venting pipe should be connected to the top.
The Y’s last arm is connected to the pipe that emerges from the drain hose. To create a tight, waterproof seal, use glue or plumbers putty.
Find your water sources in Step 4. Near the washing machine, there should be hot and cold water pipe connections. There is only one fitting on your existing pipe where these connections link.
Once you’ve located the fitting, cut the pipe such that the hot and cold water lines are both present.
Instead of two distinct hot and cold pipes, you might only discover one long pipe. If so, you will need to cut through the pipe to get to the lines.
Make the cut halfway between your washer and sink. A threading tool can be used to thread the pipe if it is necessary.
Use your pipe cutters on the hot and cold lines in step 5. The brass splitter must be screwed onto both the cold and hot water lines. It needs to be sealed and fastened down firmly.
Use a wrench to make sure the connection is secure. Reconnect the washer’s lines after installing the splitter.
Connecting the hoses is step six. Your hoses will now be connected to your laundry sink. To connect the cold and hot lines from the pipe to the sink, use flexible tubing.
Use red tubes for hot water and blue tubes for cold water to make it easy to distinguish between the two. Utilizing a nut and a tool, tighten your connections.
Connecting the tubing to the faucet is step seven. Here are the steps that are involved in doing this. You can turn on your main water supply once you’ve finished and verified that all of the connections are safe.
This is a really simple DIY project because the room already has plumbing for your washing machine.
ADDING THE FAUCET
: HOW TO
You might have to add the faucet to your laundry room sink separately, depending on the model. When mounting this sink against the wall, take into account any sections of countertop that may already be there.
You’ll need the following tools:
pliers with a wrench Wrenches and nuts Foam or rubber gaskets Plumbing compound utility knife You’ll also need a flashlight if you’re working in a poorly lit area so you can see what you’re doing.
Take these actions.
Turn off your water in Step 1. The water is probably already off if you recently fitted your sink. However, if you’re changing the faucet on a separate day, be careful to turn off the water supply to prevent unintentional flooding.
STEP 2: MOUNT THE FAUCETS USING YOUR GASKETS OR PLUMBERS PUTTY. A hole for the faucet should already be present in your utility sink. From above, slide the faucet inside.
There should be nuts and rubber gaskets included with every new faucet you buy for the laundry sink to assist you secure it. Along with them, you can use the plumbers putty to tighten the seal and stop leaks.
TIGHTEN THE MOUNTING NUTS IN STEP 3. You will now tighten the nuts with your wrench. These join the sink with your faucet. You must mount the nuts below the sink, and you must tighten them until they are securely fastened.
Extra plumbers putty may flow from the sides when you tighten the faucet. Use a moist towel and your putty knife to remove it before it dries.
4. THROW YOUR WATER LINES AROUND. Cold water or hot water should be indicated on the faucet handles. To the proper side of the handle, thread the corresponding hot or cold line.
You can use a wrench or your hands to tighten these. Make sure the water supply lines and handles are completely sealed before you proceed.
Turn on your water in Step 5. You may switch on the water now that the laundry room sink is securely in place. The water supply lines, faucet, shutoff valves, and all drain pipes should all be checked for leakage.
Find the loose connection if something starts to leak.
It’s crucial that the area beneath the faucet be completely sealed. You can check for gaps by shining your flashlight over the drain pipes and the faucet.
Never make modifications until the water supply has been restarted.
CONCLUSION Installing a utility sink could seem like a difficult home repair project. However, if you have a basic understanding of mechanical and plumbing tools, you should be able to complete this task yourself.
One of the best locations for a new sink is the laundry room because plumbing lines are already there. Before performing any plumbing work, switch off the water supply, and always keep an eye out for your cold and hot water pipes.
