Upgrade Your Kitchen Sink! DIY Replacement!

[@danle2884]

Why you don't use a garbage disposal in this build? Thank you.

[@TJLawrence254]

Good question. I get this question alot and I didn't do one for a couple of reasons. The first one is due to living rural. The septic system I have is not designed for digesting plant solids. They do make a special disposal system that injects enzymes when the disposal is running but they are very expensive. The second reason is I don't have the electrical wires or switch run and would have to add all that in to make it work. The third reason is money. I got this sink on clearance and am a tight budget. I hope this answers your question! Thanks for watching!

[@one_hoop]

@@TJLawrence254 I was SO expecting the answer to be that garbage goes in the trash, not the sink. LOL

[@jorgeluiscorrea992]

@@one_hoop that too. Food goes in the trash not the sink!!

[@elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

@@jorgeluiscorrea992 Food scraps can go into the compost heap and it can be turned into fertilizer.

[@mlem6951]

I always found garbage disposals in american movies so strange. Didn't know they where actually a thing. Is this not super unhealthy for the enviroment?

[@spocksvulcanbrain]

I've done this before. A word of wisdom/convenience - put the faucet and soap dispenser as well as the drain flange on BEFORE you install the sink. That way you don't have to do all that work while contorting yourself under the cabinet.

[@lyndacrockett2863]

My thoughts exactly

[@LearnPlumbing]

Absolutely. Cut the faucet box down and use it to protect the countertop. Install everything you can on the new sink before dropping into the opening.

[@Chimel31]

I think not, it's much safer if you are doing the work alone to keep the sink as neat and light as possible. It's really not that much of work to add the faucet and soap dispenser after. But if you have some kind of support where the sink can rest with its accessories and you have help to position precisely the sink in place, one person above the sink, one person under it, that may save 3 minutes.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@Chimel31a stainless sink doesn’t weigh that much. Beyond that, a faucet only weighs around 1-2lbs. It’s not like you are adding 50+lbs to the sink by installing your faucet first. I think you may be overthinking this.

[@abnerbustillo-br8pn]

​@@Chimel31I agree with you, when installing anything it's best to be as comfortable as possible to get the job done with out scratching or damaging any parts hanging around or attached to it.

[@kevinreed7577]

how convenient that the first video i come across is also the exact sink i'm getting

[@bang8782]

Hey I feel completely obligated to tell you that I watched your video a few times today while replacing my kitchen sink (with the same one in the video) and I wanted to thank you because it made it pretty straight forward and I found your video very helpful. You’re a legend.

[@TJLawrence254]

Thank you very much! Glad I could help!

[@warrenbuckley3267]

What brand of sink is this?

[@bojantrkulja4149]

What brand is the sink and where can i buy it???

[@bang8782]

@@warrenbuckley3267 kohler

[@bang8782]

@@bojantrkulja4149 kohler. And got it at costco

[@DamianBloodstone]

I've watched a number of these type today but yours explains and shows things better than even the corporations.

[@hudsonriverlee]

This is exactly the install video I needed. Having Zero experiences with removing or installing any sink. My current sink is fully functioning, only want a single bowl style after seeing my sons recent kitchen sink swap. Yes he convinced me I could do this myself ,, LOL.. your video has given me much more confidence,, especially the plumbing aspect,, as this is vital as well... thanks !,

[@TJLawrence254]

You are welcome!

[@oliviacashmore7108]

I appreciate showing the tough stuff like pulling out the sink. I'm doing this alone and I like understanding its not THAT simple. I like to be prepared:) Home depot video was a joke compared to yours. Thank you!

[@CadeDesu]

How did it go?

[@diabetic_kawaii1192]

Amen brother!

[@lindaenriquez6172]

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[@LuminousBraid]

I was looking for videos on installing sinks in general, and I never thought I'd be lucky enough to find one on THE SAME EXACT MODEL I'm about to install. Thank you so much!

[@logansinclair6272]

Thanks bro. Young guy by himself. Needed this

[@TechiesUnofficial]

Love that new sink. Simple, elegant, and just the right size. Also, amazing job doing this on your own. Because it really looks like a 2-man job to me.

[@Warzau]

3:51 I like the deer in the back yard running by as you take out the sink. 😅

[@lucilledaub5991]

I loved watching you put the new sink in the kitchen.

[@JEGHETTO]

I’m not looking forward to replacing my sink today. But this video made me feel more motivated to do it. Thanks for sharing.

[@mattamunoz1]

where was this video 2 weeks ago. this is my exact sink and setup and I winged it all.

[@michael_graves]

I just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I used it to do my own sink replacement from an almost identical setup to a Kraus sink. I also removed a garbage disposal, which took up a ton of room under the sink since we never used it and from many things I've read, they're not great for the pipes, etc. I did end up using the optional plumber's putty - that stuff just keeps oozing out the top, but it's easy to scrape off the excess. Anyway, thanks again!

[@lyndacrockett2863]

I appreciate the advice on the caulk and the spirits

[@ayyubjackson]

Intuitive video. 10/10. Thanks to people like you, youtube is my favorite university.

[@ajquick]

I watched this video and it convinced me to install a Kraus sink in my house. They should pay you a commission.

[@uhavemooface]

You made this look so easy to do. I know this video was 3 years ago. We are thinking about doing it ourselves. I am not a plumber but I think I can do this. We just need to buy the sink and the tools for the job. I think we can do it with the help of youtube.

[@14kiddd]

There’s hardly any plumbing involved. It’s just unscrewing things. And the sink is picking up an object and replacing it with another. Trick your brain into thinking it’s a mundane task and it will be. You got this!

[@Evergreen_Kings]

First video I see, same old sink I have, same new sink I have. Awesome.

[@Christina_the_Astonishing]

Thank you SO MUCH!! I'm about to replace my daughter's sink with one that has a deeper basin but she has a garbage disposal, too! I found a pretty good video for that. I know how hard it is to film project videos!! You did a GREAT JOB!! I love seeing the deer, too! :)

[@TJLawrence254]

Thanks for watching! I glad it was helpful

[@Eastbaypisces]

​@@TJLawrence254how u know what size to get tho? I wanna do same thing

[@TJLawrence254]

@@Eastbaypisces you just have to measure the opining you have. most standard kitchen sinks are 33 inches wide.

[@Jonalle4Real]

Can you paste the link for the dishwasher video you found?

[@escf]

Thanks for the video! I just bought the same sink and the previous sink is exactly like your previous sink so this video helps A LOT!

[@seanoshirak4938]

The screw driver extensions and having some spirits ready after the caulk job was huge. Thanks ..and ironically I was renovating one side of my duplex and I have both of those sinks installed . The glacier bay one has the sliding accessories but still amazing coincidence

[@miabrown1786]

Thank you TJ for such a detailed video! Lowes wanted to charge me hundreds of dollars to replace a sink. I think not.

[@soniamagana7522]

I REALLY LOVED THIS VIDEO I WANTED TO REPLACE MINE AND YOUR EXPLANATION WAS VERY CLEAR AND USEFULL

[@enavy58]

Very good presentation. Good lighting and thorough explanation. 👌🏽

[@crownzeal]

Just bought a place and will give this a go! Appreciate the clear and useful instructions. Thank you!

[@hgodtx]

I was going to call a plumber to swap out my sink. Your video editing with highlights were exactly what I needed to build my confidence to do it my self. My 2 main questions got answered which were about how to apply silicone and if I would need plumbers putty for the drain.

[@Nicole-ck9ss]

You do need plumbers putty and the dishwasher hose wasn’t installed correctly in the video. Learned that from another video

[@blazeaglory]

​@@Nicole-ck9ssnot every state requires a air gap for the dishwasher hose

[@kabil1994]

Thanks a lot brother! I am going to replace my sink and your video helped me in many ways to do the sink replacement!

[@BMarie774]

Just got one of these style faucets. Exactly the video I need to watch. My dads the “doesn’t read directions but can fix anything” kind of guy and I’m the one reminding him to turn off the water supply and making sure he screws the counter weight screws back in lol.

[@trangbethke8812]

Ahhhhh... I wish you used garbage disposal, but I saw your response to the same question I have. Thank you for a great video!!!

[@SD-nh5yr]

Awesome! We are replacing our sink with pretty much the same one you have. Hope our project goes as well smooth as yours, lol...you are a good teacher! Thanks!

[@nathan3647]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. I really appreciate this. Very helpful and straightforward

[@deandredickerson6884]

Right on! Glad I found your content. I will be giving this a try before the holidays. Time to upgrade. I also have a leaking garage disposal.

[@dennisallison8991]

TJ great job on the installation & video! If you haven’t done it already work in more chrome accessories it will pull the room together. The deer will love it as well!

[@magno5157]

Very nice and clear! Could you do a video on how to match up sink dimensions in the product specs with the existing cut out in the countertop?

[@Dolcevita_bakes]

Omg I would do anything for a new beautiful sink with sprayer like that. It’s so beautiful. I hate my old nasty sink 😢

[@barbaraherrera3984]

This video was awesome 👏, looked somewhat easy, but also you could use an xtra hand ✋. I really want that farmhouse white sink it’s beautiful 🤩.

[@junesmith618]

The old sink looks great! I wouldn’t mind having it.

[@stephaniemassengale7160]

I’m here trying to figure out how to remove my stainless steel sink to put in a white cast iron sink haha

[@ShaheedMajid]

Very helpful and well explained. I just got a very similar sink(maybe even the same one) and having this vid to help is gold. Thanks man!

[@CoolAidDrinker]

Thank you! I'll be doing an install tomorrow. I had a few worries about sealant and the like and your video answered all my questions and has given me the confidence to proceed.

[@Chimel31]

Nice, easy and clean. You should get a p-pipe with a drain at the bottom of the main vertical pipe, so you don't have to unscrew both sides to remove any plug of organic matter, only one screw at the bottom and the plug fells down by itself.

[@mnm7009]

I would love someone to do a DIY with the home I bought a year ago. The owners band-aided a lot and I cannot even find the attachments they have going on under the sink. I am pretty dang handy myself and this video was easy to follow.

[@gardnert508]

Best video!!!! Hands down!!! I was looking for this type of Video!!! Big help!!!!!

[@TJLawrence254]

I'm happy it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@埃里克喜欢水槽过滤器]

I like the new drain it's because you can clean it then you can screw it back together when your done :)

[@nmjsapp7995]

Awesome Tutorial!!! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Great explanation and thoroughness! I have been looking for a gold sink at a reasonable price to go with my kohler gold faucet. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.I look forward to rewatching this video several times when I install my new sink and faucet. Thank You again, Great Video!

[@sophiegrisom]

The original cast-iron sink looked great. Can buy new today as a pricey upgrade ~$1000. I prefer a 4-hole sink - faucet, dishwasher air-break, soap dispenser, hot-water dispenser.

[@joycemagann4227]

You make it seem so easy.

[@Shane-un8pe]

Great video! Got me thinking I could do this all myself.

[@josephvanwye7825]

Great video. Even got to see a deer 🦌 in your backyard.

[@soniamagana7522]

You just won a new subscriber. I like how you Narate your videos

[@alimaleki217]

You make it look easy! I can't tell you how many times I've had to put myself in a very uncomfortable position to reach the faucet screws. Which faucet are you using?

[@TJLawrence254]

Thanks! I'm using the Kraus Bolden 18-inch Commercial Kitchen Faucet. Here it is on amazon. amzn.to/3GPNehf

[@smartcool3910]

wall mounted kitchen faucet is best. easy to tight and replace .

[@petras6718]

Excellent Job. Very clear instructional video.

[@TJLawrence254]

Thank you!

[@JenEricRalston]

Great video! Thank you. Tip: Use baby wipes to clean up silicone and caulk. It’s a game changer!!!

[@Marymusicnvlogs]

Wow you made it look SO easy!! Thank you so much!

[@earlgarcia2736]

Step 1: Call this guy to do all the work. There is no Step 2.

[@ThomCordeiro]

Great video! I actually think I might be able to do this myself! Thank you!

[@Neogeozz]

The 2 sides sink is one thing I hate about my current house.. Might replace it soon after watching this video for tips.

[@kennixox262]

Make sure if you have granite or quartz that the new sink will fit in the old hole. Once, when changing out a sink, the plumber had to grind the granite a bit on two sides. Also, a good time to consider changing the shut-off valves if the old ones are showing signs of age with new quarter turn valves.

[@csimet]

Nice job. I'd take the opportunity to replace those water shutoffs as well, especially if they are older non-ball type and prone to leak or not fully shutoff when closed. I'd also pull out the dishwasher and replace supply hose too (they can fail over time, being under pressure at all times). Might as well freshen it all up with new while it is pulled apart. Curious as to why you used black silicon and not clear.

[@summerwood619]

Beautiful sink, that will be my next project

[@humbertogarcia7317]

Well done, excellent explanation! Greetings from Texas😎

[@Huzzunga]

Nice video and we just bought that Krauss sink. I don’t know which style clips I have I’ll find out tomorrow. Thanks for the refresher course

[@TJLawrence254]

I think you're going to like your new sink! Let me know how it goes.

[@Huzzunga]

@@TJLawrence254 well, it’s been a long time since I remodeled anything. So I didn’t think ahead to clamp a strip of oak at the line to support the old Formica as I cut. So I got 3 dandy chips. But the sink is great. And there will be a full remodel in the kitchen eventually. Love the sink.

[@DorothyWiggins]

great job, but did you take a double sink to a single sink? If so do you have a video on how to do that?

[@TJLawrence254]

That is what this video shows. Taking a double bowl sink to a single.

[@markcardwell]

You made that look easy bro

[@cn9936]

Great visual and great instructions! You made it seem easy! I’m now gonna tackle it myself! Thanks

[@TJLawrence254]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cn9936]

@@TJLawrence254 Do you by chance know where I can buy one with three holes so I can put soap dispenser and water as well?

[@TJLawrence254]

I checked on Kraus' website and did not find a 3 hole design. I'll check with the manufacture and let you know.

[@GamerDad1987]

My house has a dark brown cast iron sink when we moved it. It was SUPER heavy! Hauled it out to the curb and a scrapper stopped to grab it before i even got back up to my house. That cast iron sink broke so many dishes. The new stainless sink has enough flexibility that a light drop doesn't break most dishes.

[@ricchfe8347]

Great job! You made this look so easy

[@nab6366]

this was very helpful, but do you have a video that shows how to replace the sink going from 2 drains with a disposal to 1 drain?

[@TheEnricoCaruso]

This is my first sink T. J., your presentation was excellent may you and your family have fantastic New Year ! Your a baseball player, Roberto Celemente sends coolest regards!

[@hurricanedaveful]

This is great, it's difficult to find a good demonstration without a garbage disposal. Are those very popular in the USA? I'm not from there and rarely see them.

[@paulcampbell3497]

Good job you made it look easy

[@JoeyMenendez]

Fantastic video! Really helped me install my new sink all the way. I appreciate you making it!

[@TJLawrence254]

Glad it helped!

[@aidamontalvo9443]

Perfect exactly what I needed. Thank you

[@sarahaliraja9553]

Hi Great video. Thank you for your time . Can you please tell us the depth of the counter top. Thank you

[@Mrk3lly]

Thank you Sir, this was a very informative video.

[@michellevizcarrondo4861]

Great demo

[@Zhorellski]

Thanks! 33" x 22" is one of the standard kitchen sink size?

[@localone1597]

Great video. Gives me the confidence to do it myself. Question: what would be the reason for a single sink over a double? Thanks

[@TJLawrence254]

Double sinks are more for hand washing dishes but won't fit large pots or pans. a large single bowl sink is more versatile and will fit just about anything you need to wash. At the end of the day it is all down to your preference. Thanks for watching!

[@localone1597]

@@TJLawrence254 thanks!

[@Lauryn99911]

Question! So we installed the same faucet type. Tightend it as much as possible however with force my husband and still rotate it with brute strength. Is that normal? I can too but bot by much. Thank you for youe video! Makes it look easy!

[@TJLawrence254]

No, you shouldn't be able to rotate it once it's tightened down. Rotate the collar as far as you can the set the two screws firmly should be all it takes.

[@davewilson9772]

Great video, thanks TJ!!

[@TJLawrence254]

Glad you liked it!

[@SikMindedGaming]

Great video. I'm going to need to replace my countertops before I do the sink. Don't guess you'll be making a video on that anytime soon?

[@TJLawrence254]

Haha, no not in my budget any time soon. Thanks for watching!

[@miguelalfonsogarciasalas7425]

Best super video of (DIY) I've seen!!! Thank you so much!! Keep doing videos like this. Maybe a shower (DIY) TY!

[@mohanish]

this was an awesome and fun presentation

[@ClarkS963]

One suggestion is to get that dishwasher drain line up as high as you can to make a "high loop" - this will prevent any clog from backing up into the dishwasher...

[@TJLawrence254]

That right. You need to have that higher than the outlet connection. I must not have shown that. An easy way to do that is to zip tie the loop to one of the clips above to keep it from falling down. Thanks for you comment!

[@ClarkS963]

@@TJLawrence254 great work! Looks much improved. I need to replace mine soon too.

[@riveramarilyn10]

There’s 4 hoses there, I saw you used the hot and cold water ones, what did you do with the other two hoses

[@PhanCpants]

Great video. Did you end up using a high loop for your dishwasher instead of using an air gap?

[@TJLawrence254]

Yes, just a higher loop zip tied in place.

[@saba1787]

Fantastic video much appreciated

[@redonesmakemefly]

Would've liked the video more with a garbage disposal installation too. Please update with one if possible, thx! Also is formica not the same as laminate?

[@TJLawrence254]

I have wanted to get a garage disposal! It's a little different when you are on septic vs. city sewer. You have to have an enzyme injector. I should get one! Formica and laminate are the same. Thanks for watching!

[@lowbird7947]

Thanks, I was wondering how I would remove my glued in sink

[@hectorarismendi2614]

Do you know a sink brand for over-mounted sink that doesn't have the rails underneath? I bought an Elkay and I have a silestone countertop but the rails don't let seat properly.

[@remnant1018]

Is shopping for the replacement sink as simple as measuring the dimensions of the hole once you’ve pulled the old sink out, or is there a way to get the specs before you pull the sink out?

[@stevenwood7131]

My parents rented a house back in 98 that the kitchen sink was a (cast iron with enamel) 1 basin/bay main sink with a small cutlery soaking side sink. That house was torn down 2 or 3 years ago, wish I could have grabbed the sink. It was an old sink but a solid sink. Instead I went with probably the same sink and faucet type. I assume you purchased this at Home Depot or Lowes? It arrives in 5 days. How does the sink hold up as far as flexing under weight...aka a sink full of dishes or temperature changes in the sink material from water?

[@johnnymoretti]

A little teflon tape on the threaded connections to the valves would be a good idea, too.

[@milovan8565]

Was going to say same about the tape. Great video.

[@Mentxhiasleela]

I wanna learn how to remodeling stuff? You’re also in Minnesota too

[@questionmark9819]

I love a large kitchen sink, where did you get it from? Gorgeous.

[@TJLawrence254]

I got it from Amazon. amzn.to/3Wt0Gz7

[@questionmark9819]

@@TJLawrence254 thank you 😊

[@margaritadelgadillo4434]

Wow! Good job done, thanks 😊😮

[@wstt4]

If my granite countertops tops have a cut out with rounded corner and I want to drop in a sink with square edges that would barely fit even with square corners, is it possible to have the granite corners cut out to be square? If the front lip / flange of the sink is a tiny bit too short to cover the cutout is there anything I can do? And finally, I can’t believe none of these workstations give the minimum cutout needed. If the sink is 19” wide inside, (with 21” overall width), what do you think the minimum cutout width I could drop it into? Could I remove those channels or rails on the flange?

[@jeffreyjbyron]

Do you like this sink? Any reason to buy a heavier 16 gauge?

[@rawintuition]

Thanks! This was helpful to see. Going to give it a try!