INSTALLING A CERAMIC KITCHEN SINK PLUMBING it in | REAL WORLD PLUMBING

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

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[@TradeLegends]

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[@paddyoneill7677]

35mm wet diamond hole saw from screw fix and drill from underside works a charm everytime

[@IJHougfhton]

learned that one last week like a dream....the hammer and punch wasn't for me...

[@GregWargen16]

Heard this causing the enamel to chip off. I go with a pilot through and then a diamond cone bit for the grinder, after hearing this, comes with the smooth edge benefit as well. 😊

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep I would worry about the enamel issue aswell

[@loafersheffield]

Screwfix 51907. Mind you, it's £40.00!! Good job I tile as well? Just be cautious about it skidding off and marking. Skid marks!!! I have had beer.

[@garystuart226]

@@GregWargen16, hi , plus 1 as used a cordless dremel with some diamond bits, took longer but left a nicer job as would have been mortified if I had chipped one

[@Gary-np3ec]

Nail punch and hammer and holding your breath. Done quite a few and never had a problem. I understood it was only to be worked on from the face side as there is a risk the porcelain could chip… I’d recommend placing the sink into the worktop first, 1 to keep is steady and well supported and 2, removes the chance of knocking out the wrong hole 😮

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

I know someone who’s done that 🤣🤣

[@DavidJohnstoneBespoke]

Exactly this method, nail punch from above everytime just go steady and its a 5 min job not 1.5hrs 😮 @MJTiffPlumbing

[@rush211251]

I drill the centre of the hole , then use a fine hole punch , and then gently tap all the way round , making the hole near to the edge , then file the rest of it . Those sinks are bloody heavy though . Great vid Mark

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Soooo heavy, like stupidly heavy

[@martinwright7093]

Yes, I always go careful with those sinks The manufacturer helpfully puts a label on the sink to tell you where to hit it from the top, pity its in the wrong place.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep…. Always in the wrong place…. Don’t know why

[@tkthebear984]

When you drilled the hole and it wasn’t in the green circle I thought OMG what has happened here 😂 It’s a good thing you didn’t hammer and chisel on the green blob cos that sink would have had some serious damage to it. Sweat over and a brilliant job Mark 👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahaha …… measure twice cut/drill once

[@tonymurff5234]

Great video Mark That’s a very nice sink a bit of work in it all the same 😂 😎👍🤜

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate

[@s.wilson5675]

Mark, tell your mate Phil, when the plumber is coming round to change the kitchen sink, don't leave your crockery on the draining board.... But put the kettle on instead! Great video displaying a multitude of jobs and skills. That's the scariest sink job I've ever seen. Well sorted.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahaha…. Oh don’t worry, he’s spot on with the coffees 👌🏼

[@jonhandle]

CT1 multi solve works a treat for old silicone

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep…. Great product

[@Markred85]

It happened to me with my kitchen sink, followed the instructions, and smashed it to pieces 😂 luckily we got it replaced, and use a diamond holesaw to cut it out.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Worst case scenario mate

[@Richardincancale]

3:31 Can’t wait to see you filling your stockings!!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Oh errrr

[@edmondchege7381]

Ceramic kitchen sink wow! Never seen one my entire life. Nice work mate

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Few and far between….. thankfully🤣

[@mrharry8466]

I just wanted to wish you well. Also I wanted to thankyou. I been watching since Sep 2021and you've helped me with your uploads. I'm now a self employed Plumber and I stoll find your uploads helpful. I truly wish you the very best. I hope to buy you a pint someday.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thankyou mate…. Really Appriciate the comment and well done going on your own mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@nickcollins7568]

Nice job with the sink. Although I think I would have cut the tap hole in the new sink before removing the old one

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahaha true

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Mark, some nice little jobs sorted there, nice to use the press gun under the kitchen sink. Yep I agree doing the ceramic sink knock out the tension certainly builds, I have not done many but I’m sure I used the drill and numerous files, slowly but surely was the order of the day. Another great film thank you, have a good week and as always take care, regards Chris. 👍👍👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks as always mate, hope your well

[@Tom_Plumb_PHS]

Diamond holesaw on a grinder goes through like butter. 😊

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Will give it a go

[@BlueVelvetBear]

Advice for DIYers: 💧 Wet-cut/ wet-drill with the diamond holesaw to keep dust down and out of your 🫁 and to keep the bit cool 🆒️

[@chrispugh2450]

Im with you Mark those taps are a pain in the arse i think. Only surpassed by that bloody sink. i did a few with a diamond cutter, water and very very gently!!!. If im honest i try to avoid the buggars now!!.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

And me….. then the customer pulls one out the garage 🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@raybrough697]

I use the colesaw bit with just a little bit of pressure while cutting the hole out always worked well!👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

That's a good idea!

[@jackgadsden456]

I would have thought a diamond hole saw bit would go through that kitchen tap hole fairly quick and painless , just gotta have the right size !

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep I think your right

[@euro216]

Done a few of these ceramic sinks lately. I used a small centre punch and hit gently with a hammer. Worked really well but it's always a nerve racking job. Great job Mark.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate…. Yep always nerve wracking this job

[@brendanfisher2528]

With them sinks i always have a diomond tile hole saw the right size (35mm maybe) and just drill it out.. resit sinks are the same. Just gentle drill it from the back. Never ever had any issue.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Need to get one I think👍🏼👍🏼

[@stevelew9684]

done a few of them tiff, shit bricks every time, but basically pilot through then holesaw back. found the bosch expert ones with the quick release worked lovely

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

The thing of nightmares ain’t it

[@brethren4life152]

Just tap it out with hammer and old flat blade screwdriver and hammer and keep tapping following the cut out thats provided. I used to mess about drilling but now i say f it and tap away carefully, works every time.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

The thing of nightmares

[@mattundercoat]

Thanks for that, Mark. If anybody were to overdose on ASMR videos and need an antidote, that bit of you going at the tap hole with a round file ought to do it. That looked like a real test of patience. It’s all very well the instructions telling you to smite it with a hammer: they just say that so they can flog you another one when you crack the blighter!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Honestly….. took over an hour🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

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[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Your Welcome Gary….. saved a fortune AND you will get a free K550 aswell 🙌🏼🙌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@garystuart226]

@@MJTiffPlumbing, bless u, oh nice one ref the added bonus, 👍, awesome discounts along with ur discount code which very grateful for, oh and indeed I also got very nerviuos when knocking them kitchen sink tap holes out, in the end I used a cordless dremel which made life easier , had an apprentice once who turned the sink over and drilled the wrong hole out 😂, really hope u get to 40k mate as justly deserved thks again, plus stay safe and well on the winter roads

[@richardaird2880]

Hi Mark, great vid as always. I fitted one of those ceramic sink units last week, like you... I was quite concerned, after a bit of thought I ended up using a sharp centre punch and just chipped away at it and it took me about ten minutes, run the file around the interior just to get rid of the rough bits. But...yes I agree they are heavy and a bit of a pain, Personally I'm not a fan, I think they are cumbersome and ugly, but another really informative vid. well done mate👍👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate, yep you just don’t know how to tackle it for the best🤣

[@Alan59-n9d]

I remember fitting this type of sink for a kitchen fitter a few years ago . I had it in position but it had to be lifted out for the Joiner . Now I don't know what made me do it , but I lifted it by the Tap ....................and it all just shattered into many pieces !!!! Well there was no point in crying over spilt milk , it was my own fault . I had to buy a new one , so all my profit from the job was written off ! ...........🤣🤣🤣

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

No way 😮😮😮…… gutted

[@chrispeat285]

That looked stressful i got a little m12 dremel has come right in hand for more that u think only 80 quid or so Mark, i use it all the time now

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Nightmare mate

[@richard_in_rayleigh]

Hi Mark. Funny you're installing one of those sinks as I've just ripped one out'a my kitchen. Was so excited to see one in my "new" home but having to clean it daily wore me down. Replaced it with a lovely grey matt stone effect model instead. Thankfully the two holes (both required) were already present. Keep up the good work. Richard (with the outside tap). 😊

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Gotta love pre cut out cut outs 🤣👍🏼

[@ianmills5805]

Hi great vid one thing I would always make the knockout in new sink before taking old sink out, if it does go tits up at least sink still there, I have installed many as here in France most sinks are like that, I normally put a small hole from the underside then us a diamond hole saw (wet) from top, if you use the hole saw from the underside you may put small chips in the sink next to where the tap goes in, but like most really do not like doing it, great finish under sink. One other thing is when I started most kitchen base units where 1000mm as I have got bigger they have got smaller I am working somewhere with 6 kitchen sinks to install (apartments) all with 400mm bases , with dishwashers and sockets for dishwashers under there to

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Good advice that mate👌🏼👌🏼

[@johnmccartney6355]

35mm diamond cutter in cordless from underside and bit of wood to stop break out👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@rickystephenson518]

Yup,very scary sinks them ones. I’m sure manufacturers and designers try make it hard as they can for us lot to fit.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahaha think your right mate

[@calesunner9200]

I would use a Diomond holesaw connected to grinder

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@PlumbingReactions]

Can you do a breakdown video of being selfemployed and any advice? And yes ive seen the trade legends podcast but your view would be interesting

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hey mate…. Yer I should do it on a van chat episode👍🏼👍🏼

[@grahamwilson8486]

Joiners nail punch, hard tap, no problem .

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

The stress though 🤣

[@MichaelPitman-n6o]

A really good video. I always look forward to seeing your videos thank you.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate👍🏼👍🏼

[@tonytasker489]

Have you ever known a rad spring a leak? Not from the pipes, but from the middle of the rad? I had one last year & it looked like a pinhole. The plumber I had said he'd never seen anything like that before.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep see it quite a lot….

[@malcolmpritchard4882]

I use a diamond hole saw ,done in seconds

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@robertmorris5214]

Great work Mark

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks buddy

[@deanmiles8421]

Those are bloody heavy sinks, I have fitted a few of them. I use a nail punch to knock mine out. It was good to hear how long you allow for a sink replacement, I always wonder and I'm sure you do too on occasion weather in quick enough. Would be nice to hear more often on how long things are taking.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Soooo heavy mate, and bloody akward

[@deanmiles8421]

@MJTiffPlumbing I like them though, better than the steel

[@AJA-z2r]

Brilliant work 👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DavidKneale]

Ball pane hammer job!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thing of nightmares

[@loafersheffield]

Joe Bonamassa. Good chooon!

[@BlueVelvetBear]

Ball pein

[@chrisowen8664]

M J TIFF .Thanks very a very interesting video , i had a customer with the same type of sink and im sorry to say i let some else do it I would drill next time .Regards Chris 👍😁

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep… don’t blame you tbh

[@glyndavies591]

A lot more tidy under the sink now just wondering if you had drilled more holes for the tap it would have been easier to file out the hole not a fan of those taps either

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep possibly…. But the worry is insane

[@andyroberts9562]

Wow that knockout in that sink needs nerves of steel to do well done, good shout nibbling away at it with a file instead of a hammer thinking would a diamond tipped core bit be any quicker can get them quite cheap from the likes of Amazon as i bought some for hard porcelain tiles probably only get a few cuts out of one before they go blunt guessing you would have to drill from the underside tho so the bit sits in the recess if you know what mean, tidy work on the pipework too under the sink, cheers for the video as always

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Glad you enjoyed it mate…. One of those jobs that you don’t enjoy doing

[@johnwaby4321]

A nice job list you had there mark. Then the new sink 😦.nerve racking moment. 👍👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Very nerve wrecking mate

[@allanrobinson621]

What sealant do you use for sealing around the sink?.

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

BT1 👍🏼👍🏼

[@alijamegay3714]

Well done MJ good job 👍🏾 I had a question for you. What is the advice for someone who wants to do the NVQ level 2 plumbing? Thanks

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate…👍🏼👍🏼 Take in as much content online from good plumbing content creators…. What we are showing is Real World Plumbing and just what it’s like when you’re out working…

[@wayneholden6581]

I always cut it out with a diamond saw just incase some of em tell you to do it with hole punch . Diamond bit for definite 😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@markbaker8326]

I always use holesaw better safe than sorry

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Do you not have issues with it chipping the enamel???

[@kevinisaac9139]

Diamond hole saw Mark will work 👍

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@mickobyobrien2650]

Knowing my luck I'd spend 90 mins like you filing the hole out, then crack the sink tightening the taps to the top😢😅

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Hahaha🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@russellbaldry5095]

Im sure the last one of those sinks i fitted i used my ceramic hole saw and cut from underneath. Basically i sat it in the groove thats there a went on slow speed. Your way looked safer though 👊🏼👍🏼

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

It’s so hard knowing what to do for the best

[@russellbaldry5095]

@ to be honest when ordering the supplier could ask if you want left or right hand drainer and dispatch it with the hole already cut🤩👍🏼

[@dannyhogi4953]

A friend of mine you is a plumber said a tiler give him a diamond drill bit to drill them and he said it works great but i would not like to hit it with a hammer

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

A few people have said that 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MattF340]

Franke Fragranite sinks are the same, instructions say whack out the blank with a hammer, plumber used a core drill as he wasn't going to risk the £350 sink!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

It’s knowing what to do for the best……

[@GregBouchard-w3i]

Hi mark how are u ok today u do a rally good job on here mark how are u ok today keep up there good work on here am a big supporter ofu

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate

[@AndrewWatkins-j3v]

Why not use a diamond hole saw for the tap on the kitchen sink?

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Because it said to do it this way…… I get you could use a hole saw but what happens if it breaks when doing it that way, you would be covered for a replacement…. It’s a tough one to call

[@GregBouchard-w3i]

Are I ok mate u do a good job on here keep

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Thanks mate

[@PeterMarlborough-gg6to]

I used a hole saw on these sinks

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@Ash78699]

You should have used a nail punch it’s so easy😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

No way…. I couldn’t face the stress🤣

[@michaeldoe6548]

I’ve never trusted the hammer and chisel, always use a diamond hole saw

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep I get that mate 👍🏼👍🏼 But what would happen if it did break… they wouldn’t honour a replacement as it wasn’t the way they said to cut it out… Such a nightmare

[@michaeldoe6548]

@ dammed if you do, dammed if you don’t . What a trade👍

[@loafersheffield]

@18:35 You're making a list. Are you checking it twice? Will you find out who's been naughty and nice? 🎅

[@markhoward5780]

I drill and file but i did do wrong hole once , ouch

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

🤣👍🏼👍🏼

[@rjp666]

Treat yourself to a set of diamond holesaws of eBay only £10, job done in under 30 seconds

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Will take a look

[@PER5Y]

How much did your regy plate cost ?

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Wasnt cheap buddy…. I’ve got a few

[@PER5Y]

@@MJTiffPlumbing Lol, few quid or few regy's ? 😂

[@peteryoung2026]

Had one of them ceramic sinks on a job. Label in wrong place as others mentioned. Tried to knock it out and ruined the sink, they did replace but extra work and embarrassing. Must be people in the factory having a wind up. Lesson learnt measure twice, knock out once!!

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep the green stickers didn’t line up with the knockout

[@billpalmer2381]

nail punch

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Fingers crossed

[@rossirvine7590]

Never understood why manufacturers give you the “knock out”. It’s not a knock out if you need to drill it. Complete pain in the arse

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Exactly that

[@Realworldnews247]

How to turn a 2 hour job into all day 😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

What’s the point in rushing mate

[@billpalmer2381]

ceramic hole saw on sink

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Yep a few have said that

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@MJTiffPlumbing I am patient, I will wait for another desl. :)

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Simple Simon strikes again ! 😂 ... blablabla

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Who’s Simon……

[@jamessemple5072]

😂😂😂😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

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[@Danme1987]

Defo didn't use an insert 😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

Deffo did 👍🏼

[@Danme1987]

@MJTiffPlumbing prove it.....

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

@@Danme1987to who……😂😂….. please don’t think I’m going to prove it to you🤣🤣🤣….. even your not THAT stupid…… (I hope)

[@Danme1987]

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[@MitchJackson94]

OTSOT

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

You know 😉👍🏼👍🏼

[@jamessemple5072]

What sort of hammer. Lump/toffee/ tap tap smash 😂😂

[@MJTiffPlumbing]

All of them 🤣