Asked on May 16, 2016
What can I do about my sink that separated from the countertop?
by Txpoole54
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My bathroom vanity sink has separated from the granite countertop. Any suggestions on how to re-attach? Should I call a plumber or a granite installer?
Sink separated from granite countertop
Sink separated from granite countertop
6 answers
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I would contact whoever installed the undermount sink. It doesn't look like it was installed properly.
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MN Mom
on May 16, 2016
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MN MOM is correct! The caulk is just a seal between the sink and countertop. There should have been mounting clips mounted to the underside of the countertop that hold the lip of the sink to the countertop. Here is an explanation. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/install-underthecounter-sinks-granite-49978.html
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William
on May 16, 2016
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Totally agreed,When was this done and by whom?
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Janet Pizaro
on May 16, 2016
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Got the question answered and will follow up with the suggestion.
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Txpoole54
on May 16, 2016
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There should be clips underneath that hold up the sink. Crawl under the sink with a flashlight and see if they need adjusting. You should redo that before you actually adjust them so there's no leak into your cabinet.
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Suellen Hintz
on Sep 04, 2016
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The same thing happened in my double kitchen, which broke pipes, original builder gone. We added support copper pipes made into a rectangle shape, to hold up the edges and middle of the sink adding wood pieces to make it the correct height, using lots of caulk before pushing the slightly bent metal sink in place. Originally they did not use any clips, only caulk which failed when washing dishes. 15 years later and even the caulk does not need replacing.
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Chris
on Oct 19, 2016
MN Mom
on May 16, 2016
William
on May 16, 2016
Janet Pizaro
on May 16, 2016
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