How to Cut a Counter Top for a New Kitchen Sink - Get Ready for New Kitchen Sink

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

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[@nancybryson5488]

I know this is an old video and the creator probably will not see this, but this is an exceptionally good vid. Other vids on the subject seem not to go into detail about where exactly to cut the hole.....which is the most important thing since if you mess that up, your entire project is in the trashcan. I appreciate the instructional quality of this video.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank you, we try our best to catch everything. Ross

[@BOSS_805]

Great video great attention to detail with the minor things that matter for a good finished result

[@CLTNY1]

Very nice tricks - scoring with oscillating tool and razor blade - very cool, thank you!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

👍👍

[@larmekaarnold4848]

I am not even a novice remodeling person but I am in need of a new counter top and sink in my dad's home. I'm poor so I am going to do it myself. Thank you for being here with your video.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You can do it!

[@Skashoon]

Same boat here, going to try my best

[@michattac]

I’ve followed your instructions and I managed to do this myself! Thank you for the video 👍

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Nice work!

[@charleswilson4598]

I have watched a number of thsese videos on cutting countertops and this one is a bit different than most. It is interesting to see how people figure out how to get the job done. Interesting and informative.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nalanimulcahy8451]

i'm now looking forward to cutting out the sink hole, thank you. You are a very good instructor.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad to help

[@789infamous]

Very well done. I really appreciate the full explanations, including the "this is what you will end up with" type of summary at the end of each step. I can be overly anxious when trying something less familiar, and a more complete description helps alleviate that.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You're very welcome!

[@josh40383]

Great video. Simple and clear instructions. Easily worth a like and follow.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Much appreciated!

[@andyfielding5622]

great video - I am not a diy guy but this has given me the confidence to do my sink myself - thanks!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad I could help!

[@amdistant5547]

Short, sharp and to the point. Good video.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Much appreciated!

[@MAGAMAN]

Since the center of the cutout for the sink is just scrap, the easy way to hold it is to just screw a long piece of wood to the center. As long as the wood overlaps the edges of the cutout, it will hold the piece in place.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

good idea

[@GFC1981]

Thank you! That tip worked out great!

[@willywonka8730]

Thanks. Answered my questions - Sink placement and measurement. Cutting tools and blades. Oscillating cutter, sawzall and bimetal fine blade.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kingpod]

Thank you. I am about to dive into doing our bathroom and kitchen countertops and sinks. I have the correct tools etc after watching what you used.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@palangnar3588]

Very good explanation, i am getting ready to do the same thing.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You can do it!

[@missyrubio5099]

That looks great! Good tips on cutting the two corners all the way and leaving others- genius!!! I'd cut them all and it'd fall through!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks so much!

[@aubreylacoste9333]

Brilliant stuff installing one today ☝️ , thank you so much

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it helped!! Hope it turned out well!

[@SantiGonzalez-mn2ts]

I love this teacher

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank you!

[@stevenbinum7659]

Excellent video. I found every single tip useful and the presentation perfect.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samtx5518]

Thank you thank you I’m about to resaw a hole for a new kitchen sink multi tool is perfect…! 👍

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jameswaiters4742]

Excellent video thank you

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ginacardarella]

Thank you for making this video

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Cjtiburcio990]

Awesome , thanks, for sharing,

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@Oblivion262]

So I want to replace my countertop, but keep my current sink. Would it be a good idea to take the countertop I currently have and trace the hole from the current sink onto the new piece of counter I want to install? Or should I remeasure everything and do it fresh?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You can use he old if it's easy. If measuring new turn the sink upside down and trace with a pencil and then measure in a 1/2" or what ever the measurement on the old hole is.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Do new sinks typically come with a paper template of where to cut? I thought they used to.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Most usually do.

[@krystynapawlowicz666]

That's a nice sink man

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thank you

[@Blind.]

My countertop is granite and has rounded corners, is it easy to cut out those curved corners into 90 degree corners for newer quartz sinks?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You need a angle grinder and a diamond blade. I will cut no problem, but the dust is bad. So it's good to have someone with a vacuum helping suck it up.

[@jeffjohnston7136]

good trick with the utility knife to hold up your waste blank so it doesn’t come crashing down and damaging anything

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Life lessons!

[@Hortensia-nq2im]

Ours got black around the edge how do I get the black off.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

A burn mark?

[@pranabeshdasgupta5202]

Is this sink was fitted only granite and without cement and tmt rod?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

not sure what you are asking, sorry.

[@bardmadsen6956]

I have a question about the loom, sorry did the sink thing years ago winging it. Just about to make a ~26" X 4' loom for the wife and I'm wondering how hard is it or can be pulling the rods out? I was thinking to leave the rods without a 90 degree bend in them so one could put a drill on the end and spin them while pulling...

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

You won't need the bend. We have a couple of looms, some bent, some not. When I go to pull out the non-bent ones, if it is tough, I just put on gloves and can pull it out. Have fun!!

[@bardmadsen6956]

@@DIYOnTheHouse - Thanks, needed to know before cutting. One of those measure 5 times things. I'm sure I measured and thought about installing my first sink more than 5 times before cutting into the counter.

[@maggiemelton6092]

Hello, what blade could you use? We have. Ryobi and the blade doesn’t go all the way through.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

If what you have isn't working, try a super fine tooth Saws-all Blade. Let us know how it goes.

[@bigbendiesel]

My sink is slightly to big for the dresser on cutting it into has a slight lip; can I shave the metal sink lip back to minimize this.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

If it's stainless steel I would use a grinder. I would trim the back side rather the front.

[@rondaharvey4263]

What was the measurements of the whole area you cut out?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

I can't remember. Each sink is different. If you are cutting for stainless measure and mark the where the clips are installed. If it's cast iron or doesn't need clips measure 1/2" from the exterior measurement.

[@desertcamel3573]

how to install a drop in stainless steel sink to replace 60/40 sink design?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Same process as shown in the video

[@Greenfarmer25]

Why not do the cutting before the counter is installed?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

I weakens the top and could snap. If it's not bad to cut.

[@Skashoon]

In my case, being atop the cabinets is the easiest place to cut it and reduces the chances of error for me. I live in a tiny house, no shop, no level concrete to set up horses.

[@rogerbrown1334]

So you make sure the hole for the sink is 1/2 inch smaller? I have the same size sink. So if the sink is 22 inches wide cut the hole 21 1/2 inches...right?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Hi, Check out the video at 2:15. It would be 1/2" in on all sides so 21". You need to measure in from the exterior (22x33) to keep the center true. Good job taking it on!

[@sbtsarkar2207]

How much normally it cost to cut a sink hole on a Melamine countertop?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

not sure on that

[@ScottiStudios]

What I learnt from this video is that in the USA their tape measures ONLY have inches on them, not inches and cm 😯😯 (from the UK)

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

That is true. I have to do mm to inch conversions on things all the time. Not a big deal though.

[@Skashoon]

I prefer metric, too. Still searching for a reasonably priced metric tape measure. No need to go through all of the mental gymnastics when dividing fractions of an inch. Why we haven’t changed here in the states is ridiculous. Metric is so much easier.

[@diehardfan173]

I tried to use a battery operated oscillating saw… It wouldn’t cut through even the formika on top. I see that you have an electric one I’m assuming it’s much better!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

The tool I have, I got from harbor freight. It does real well and the blades are pretty durable.

[@lanceamerica9405]

Excellent video!

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Thanks!

[@georgejoecken4748]

Did the sink get a rope bead of plumbers putty against the countertop?

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

No, not on the sink. We just use kitchen and bath latex caulking.

[@theoriginaldustbunny863]

I'd like to have seen the blade on that multi tool. There was never a close up of that.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

It's just a half circle wood cutting blade with teeth. There isn't a lot of options when purchasing.

[@lylenichols8866]

Hey, secure that electrical outlet.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

👍

[@davidweis6503]

I see this countertop has no backsplash. I would lie to see a demonstration on a countertop with a backsplash.

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

When the opportunity becomes available I'll do it.

[@tonycorrazy]

'One' half inch? The correct and clear term is 'Half an inch'

[@DIYOnTheHouse]

Hope the video was helpful otherwise.

[@lylenichols8866]

C'Mon man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!