Ok, here we go, let me tell you about that kitchen sink project, “kitchen sink with faucet on side”.
Alright, so it all started when my wife and I decided our old kitchen sink was just… blah. Cracked, stained, you know the drill. We figured it was time for an upgrade. I started by hitting up the local hardware store, just browsing, getting a feel for what’s out there. Ended up liking this stainless steel single basin – big enough for all our pots and pans. Plus, it was on sale, which is always a win!
Next up, measurements. I carefully measured the existing sink cutout in the countertop. Gotta make sure the new one actually fits! Then I started watching a bunch of YouTube videos about sink installation. Figured I could handle it myself and save some cash. Famous last words, right?
So, the old sink came out surprisingly easy. A little bit of cursing while disconnecting the plumbing, but nothing major. The real fun started when I realized the new sink had a different faucet configuration. The faucet was supposed to be mounted on the side of the sink, not in the middle like the old one. This meant I needed to drill a new hole in the countertop. Ugh.
I bought a diamond hole saw bit for my drill. More YouTube videos to figure out the best way to do this without cracking the countertop. Slow and steady, lots of water to keep the bit cool. It took forever, but I finally got the hole drilled. Not perfect, but good enough! A little bit of silicone caulk will hide the imperfections.
Then came the faucet installation. This was actually easier than I expected. The instructions were pretty clear, and everything went together smoothly. Connected the water lines, made sure everything was tight. No leaks so far, knock on wood!
The sink itself dropped right into the cutout. Used the clips that came with it to secure it to the countertop. Added a bead of silicone caulk around the edge to seal it up. Let it dry overnight.
Finally, the moment of truth! Turned on the water… and no leaks! Hallelujah! The new sink looks great, the faucet works perfectly. My wife is happy, which means I’m happy.
Lessons learned:
- Always measure twice, cut once. Seriously.
- YouTube is your friend.
- Silicone caulk can hide a multitude of sins.
Would I do it again? Probably. But maybe I’d hire a plumber next time. Just kidding… mostly.
Tools I Used:
- New kitchen sink and faucet
- Wrench set
- Plumber’s tape
- Diamond hole saw bit
- Drill
- Silicone caulk and caulk gun
- Measuring tape
- Bucket
- Towels (lots of towels!)
