Assembling and Installing a Musty Laundry Sink

Jul 1, 2024

Assembling and Installing a Musty Laundry Sink

Presented by Kerry

Components Provided with the Sink

  • Four legs
  • Leveling feet
  • Leveling hardware for the feet
  • Drain stopper
  • Nut for the p-trap

Additional Purchased Component

  • 4-inch spread laundry faucet
    • Supply lines
    • Plastic gasket
    • Inlet nuts
    • Hex wrench for cartridge removal
    • Hose threads on the end of the spout

Assembly and Installation Steps

1. Preparing the Sink

  • Lay the sink on its top.
  • Drill holes on the ledge for the faucet spreads.
    • Use a 1-inch hole saw with a cordless drill.

2. Attaching the Legs

  • Place the sink on the cardboard it came in.
  • Push the four legs into the grooves on the bottom of the sink.
  • Use a block of wood and hammer to tap the wood and seat each leg properly.

3. Installing Leveling Feet

  • Install one foot into each leg using screws and nuts provided.
  • Flip the sink upright.

4. Installing the Faucet

  • Place the plastic gasket over the drilled holes on the ledge.
  • Remove supply covers.
  • Insert the faucet through the holes.
  • Spin one mounting nut onto each inlet to secure the faucet.
  • Thread the red stripe supply line onto the hot water inlet.
  • Repeat for the blue stripe supply line for the cold water inlet.
  • Note: Rubber gaskets inside the connectors mean thread tape is not needed.

5. Connecting the Sink

  • Move the sink into position by the washer and dryer.
  • Thread the 3-8 compression nut from the supply line onto the fitting of the hot water supply valve.
  • Repeat for the cold water supply line.
  • Open each supply valve and check for leaks.

6. Connecting the P-Trap

  • Connect the P-trap to the sink.

Final Check

  • Turn on the water and check for leaks in the drain lines.

Tools Needed

  • Hammer
  • Drill
  • Hole saw
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Level

Time Allowance

  • At least an hour for assembly and installation.
  • More time may be needed if the drain lines are not in place.

Completion

  • Thank the audience for watching.