Thank you so much for this video. I would have hired you if you lived in my area. My plumber said they don't reattach sinks. They'll only undo the plumbing. With your video, it saved me about $450-500 dollars. I did it all myself. Your innovative mounting jack was so handy. Thanks. I shared this video with all my friends. Can't wait for how to fix the accordion pipes. 💚🤍❤
Wow, what an awesome idea to make your own support using the 2 x 4. It makes it so much easier to install the undermount sink. I'm gonna make one for myself. Thanks for a great method!
This video is so helpful. My kitchen sink fell in and following the instructions in this video I fixed it myself. The whole time I was working on it I was humming the rap intro to the video, lol. I like that the video showed all the parts needed and listed them at the beginning, and I like that the video was broken down into steps. Thanks so much for the help!
Thanks for this. One of the sinks in the bathroom detached today so this is very helpful! We'll be able to get it put back now pretty easily because of your vid. Thanks!
Not a bad video on installing the under-counter sink. Like some of the others though, I think I would have to have the brackets to provide better support. I just don't think silicone alone will do the job. There are several different types of brackets that you can use. I'm about to install a new granite countertop and sink. I'm going to use the type of bracket that you epoxy to the counter.
Thanks for watching the video! I added a video on me installing the clips if you want to check it out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TKQFvFuCUts.htmlsi=0YO9gI8hdMDLuFyh
Trust me, the liquid nailing or using epoxy to "glue" the blocks from the bottom WILL eventually "let go" and your sink WILL fall; my sink was put up this way many years ago, 10-12, and wanna guess why I'm looking at this video? It did hold for a good number of years, but we all know when everything fails lol. I wedged a 2X4 up under my sink to temp hold it up in place and used the liquid nails fuze-it to put the blocks back up; I left the 2X4 in place through the weekend to allow plenty of time to set completely. I then measured and cut 2X4s and screwed them up under the sink horizontally from end to end, using "L" brackets on the ends of the boards and screwing them boards under the blocks to "secure" the blocks in place; this way, I have the best of two ideas and doubt my sink will ever fall again...when I'm "least ready for it to fall" lol. I then used 100% brown silicone to seal the gap on the topside where the sink and counter meet; my counter is a brownish stone, so it looks really good. I secured the 2x4s at angles to push up flush against the blocks to even out the pressure across the face of the blocks. Im certain i could stand in my sink and it not budge; but wont be testing that confidence. ANY honest contractor will tell you that glued blocks will NOT hold forever, because I'm certain they get many a calls to fix them when they "let go".
I agree with barbwagner967. Jimmy, I think that you would need to apply epoxy (JB Weld) where you applied the silicone caulk. Once the epoxy set with the sink secured in place, then apply the silicone around the edges.
I use this method to hold sinks in place while I silicone and put in support brackets. . But I’m kind of surprised you used no brackets or supports at all. I would never trust that personally.
I agree with you completely. I just came across this video and was surprised at the lack of brackets and supports used during the repair, especially given the fact that early in the video it was mentioned the repair was necessary because of an improperly installed sink.
The contractor that did my teacher renovation did not put brackets like this and now about 6 years later I noticed the sink coming off. In addition to that , the crinkle tubing is 100% wrong. Food particles are going to get caught in the crinkle it always should be hard pipe.
Should put some metal under sink brackets that mounts/fastens to the side of the cabinet, each side and slide up to the sink. That way you never have an issue ever again! The silicone fails every time by itself!
Jobs looks good but it will fail again. They make brackets that also need to be used here. Two part epoxy is used to hold the brackets to the counter next to the sink
I just woke up to find one of our sinks fallen and your video made me feel confident that I can fix this myself! I will be working on it this weekend- wish me success please!🤞I wish there was a way to add more support though! I’m scared it won’t hold for long.
You can drill some holes into bottom of counter and install clips. But if you don't have the proper tools then you can get clips that use an strong adhesive. They sale all this In the plumbing department at home depot.
Why was the sink dropped down to begin with? Perhaps, it was installed incorrectly without trims and support clips/brackets? Thanks for the tutorial video, but how long will the silicone keeps the sink in place without any supports before it dropped down again?
Alright now.. how you only got 783 subscribers and got a full blown rap with a beat made singing about you and your services? Was that you singing and made the song? That's pretty slick! So in other videos they show a 2 part epoxy for this sort of setup + silicone caulking to form that gasket. What is the diff between that and this method using the putty? In my case it is my porcelain kitchen sink (double size no middle divider just one big open sink) that is dangling.
Lmao, I'm happy you like it. Idk, but you can make it 784 😁. So, in your case, the kitchen sink is much heavier. I made another video that I attached to the cards after this video that shows you how to install some clips. Epoxy is almost like making the sink one with the countertop and would make it almost impossible to remove in the future. But on the plus side, it would never fall again. So, in other words, in your case, I would install clips and use the silicone that I use in the video if you are planning on possibly switching out the sink in the future. Or put some epoxy on the bad boy and never have to worry about it falling again.
What about the Go-clips,,, i did one of these jobs for my sisters kitchen sink, and it didnt hold with just the caulk, so i discoverd that it needs some support under the granite, which was difficult so i had to drill 3 holes to put some kinda of steel to support the sink, along with the disposal then it held,,,,,,,,,,,so I was curious why you didnt use any kind of support like these go clips or anything else? i used a clamp to hole the sink but i did like your all thread rod,,with the littlie small 2X4 underneath that was cool
I'm happy you liked the 2" by 4" method. With it just being a hand sink I wasn't to concerned about not using clips. But yes when you have a kitchen sink that you are installing I would most definitely use some support as it will be handling much more weight.
Thank you for creating this video! My 1-year-old bathroom vanity's undermount sink detached yesterday!! H D purchase. Checked their website and saw A LOT of customer's reviews with pictures with the same issue!! I did call customer service and they are looking into a solution with the fabricator for me. If they can't have someone fix my problem THIS is the way I will do the repair myself!! Jimmy, any additional thoughts on a bead of liquid nails instead or with the bead of 100% silicone??✌
Can the dark PVC of the drain underneath and even a white section of PVC too, support the drain with thre bottom wood block up against it? My sink is only sagging on one side. In afraid to take the whole drain mechanism out. I’d rather just put 100% silicone in the 1” gap and use your method to hold it back up. Once dry, I’ll also add a belt and bracket to the back of the cabinet. I wonder if the wood block can go against the pvc pipes below the drain without removing them or if the pvc will crack to pieces. My drain underneath has a lever that moves a little metal thing up and down inside, and after disconnecting the p trap, I realize I could get the 3/8” long threaded thing in the drain, but I’d still have the dark PVC below the drain and also some white PVC section, could I just put the bottom wood piece below and let the weight rest on the PVC black and white parts?
I swear to God I have no idea what goes through the mind of some DIY’ers. My brother moved into a house which the previous own made a mess of SO many things…. For example using liquid nails on an under mount sink to forever glue it to the bathroom vanity
Sorry to hear that. It's so frustrating. We'll dealing with the same right now. But about a month ago, we actually hired a local granite company who were the ones who created a mountain of disasters. I finally left a one-star review the other day and that's the only reason the owner of the granite company is back at our home this very second, attempting to "fix" his employees' pathetic "fixes". But in our case, it wasn't a DIYer. It was an actual granite company who sent out two young, incompetent boys right out of high school. After their initial attempt caused our sink to fall out during the install of our countertop, that caused damages to the walls and new tile floor, their fix the next day was to install the new sink upside down and screwed wood braces from the sink into my brand new vanity. Our shower area is also a nightmare from a different local company that we hired. Finding someone reliable, competent, and honest in Middle TN is like looking for a unicorn.
My undermount sink was installed (by someone else) using construction adhesive and it let go after just 4 years. Water sometimes splashes where the sink meets the countertop, and no matter what the advertising says, construction adhesive is not waterproof so it gradually breaks down until it lets go. Thankfully some steels straps prevented the sink from falling completely.
Thanks for your feedback. You can add metal plumbers tape to add more support. Unfortunately in my cause I had nothing to drill and hang the tape from. Using the silicone I used I've never had any issues with a sink falling. Hope that helps, thanks again for your feedback.
That’s how they install my kitchen sink and it fell in less than a year. So his video just shows you how glue will let go after a year I don’t see a permanent solution in his fix.
Thanks for video! So just to be clear, the silicone is the only thing supporting the weight of the sink? Does this work on a granite bathroom countertop? Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it. Correct in this video I'm not using clips but you can always add clips for extra support. Let me know if you have any other questions!
I do stone restorations and repairs on a daily. Im sorry but this sink installation is incorrect by me. If the sink is ONLY held by glue, silicone, caulk, epoxy IT's WRONG... It will fall sooner or later. There should be either wood on each side of the sink or steel brackets from the original fabricator holding this thing up. That sink fell because the only thing that held it was adhesive... Same thing is bound to happen.
Thanks for the comment. I made a video installing the cipls at this link. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TKQFvFuCUts.htmlsi=y4rKlbqqxMGNohP0
If my bathroom sink is down like an inch on one side but the other side is still secure. It’s not loose if I push down but loose enough to push back up. Can I just put silicone in the 1” gaps on the sagging side and use your method to secure it or do I need to redo the whole thing? And 100% silicone is that a glue? Shouldn’t a more solid glue be used? What adhesive would you recommend? What about super glue?
Awesome intro Jimmy. My sink has not fallen yet, but it's separating about a half inch from the granite. Should I just add the clips to raise it back and reseal with silicone?
Just adding the clips might do the trick but if it were me, I would go through the process of remounting the sink. It is a longer process but I think its worth it knowing it's done right! Plus, depending on what type of clips you have, you will be able to have a lot more room to set in clips before you mount your sink. Good luck and definitely let me know if you have any others question!
Do you have any videos on replacing overmount sinks I have a newer rectangular porcelain one that lays on top of a fake quartz countertops kind of like a rectangular bowl that sits on top of the countertops but it leaks under the rectangular bowl and on top of the countertops making a stain around the outside of the countertop like it is leaking between the rectangular bowl basin and the top of the countertop dripping all along the top of the countertops too
Unfortunately I don't have a video on this. But if you want you can send a few pictures of your overmount sink and the issue you are having to (jimmysplumbingsolution@gmail.com) and I would be happy to check it out and offer a solution to your problem.
Thanks for the video. I'm installing a granite composite undermount sink into an MDF countertop (1.5 inches thick around the sink) with a garbage disposal, and I don't have enough room in the front to use clips. I was thinking of using one-inch lag bolts through the sink (there are holes for them, obviously) and a strip of hot-rolled steel angle iron that extends to the cabinet edge with at least two more spots on each side of the sink to drill lag bolts. I'd do this on both sides. Does that seem like overkill? Do you have a better way of getting it done? Would it not be a strong as I intend?
If its one thing that i've learned while plumbing, is that there is more than one way to do it right. With that being said I think your method would be more than enough support for your undermount sink. They do make clips for this kind of case but i think your method is great. Thanks for watching the video and please let me know how your install went! Nice purchase on the sink.
I like your video. It is clear and easy to follow. Thank you for the recommendation on what silicone sealant to use. I am always puzzled about what I should get. Two days ago my Kitchen sink fell. When it was installed two years ago, they used epoxy to seal it to the granite. In reading the other comments, I see that you recommend using something more than silicone. What would you recommend I use to give the kitten sink the added support it needs?
I'm really happy you enjoyed the video and I'm always happy to help. Sorry for the delayed response as I'm just getting over a sinus infection 🤧. Anyways I'm assuming you are speaking of an undermount sink that fell. So with a kitchen sink I'd recommend not only using silicone caulk but some non drilling anchor clips. Only because the sink handles way more weight than a hand sink. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have. m.ferguson.com/product/proflo-101-oz-100-silicone-caulk-in-clear-pfc500clr/_/R-667470 Check this out: PREMIUM Sink Clips-10 Pack Kit, Undermount Sink Clips, S... www.amazon.com/dp/B07KNZTQ86/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_imm_HPHZMZ4HAN4ARYHRA3PV
I liked his video, very clear and concise. I like how he used the 2x4s and lag bolts to support and help line up the sink, not sure about supporting a sink long term with just silicone. There is product called Black Mamba, that I saw it on another video that looked interesting and seemed really strong just even trying to remove the old sink. I think I would be inclined to use the two methods combined, replacing the silicone with the Black Mamba, if I did not have the L brackets.
With do all respect from plumber to plumber. Where are your safety gloves and what's up with the accordion drain. If that would of be fix and shown on the video. This video would look very professional. Still, great job.
Thanks for you positive feed back. Accordion drains won't pass a home inspection and are against code here in Houston, tx. With that being said it is on my list of up and coming videos how to correct and plumb in the properly. Good call on safety gloves, some cut resistant ones would be great for this particular project.
I didn’t see you structurally support the sink from the bottom so you mean to tell me the silicone is the only thing holding the sink up. Like before it will fail and drop. And the drain pipe is called corrugated not accordion 😂😂😂😂.
So let me get this straight, that sink failed and you saw fit to just replicate the same thing over again 🤔 that sink rim should have been sanded clean after you removed the old silicone, then wiped with denatured alcohol, then epoxy resin, not more silicone, should have been used to remount the sink. And why not explain to the homeowner about that p trap and redo it the correct way?
I'm sorry but I think "not supporting" the sink with a 2x4 or braces is just plain dumb. My sink fell when it was full of water & made a big mess. I realized afterward that there was nothing to support the sink if the glue fails. I'm sorry but anybody (much less a plumber) not supporting the sink with at least something is just plain stupid. No glue can hold it forever & when the sink falls, it could break your drain too, or making a big mess with water in it. Can't believe some plumbers are this stupid !
I wouldn't hire this guy as a plumber, how long is a sink that heavy gonna last without falling in again like before, Ever heard of mounting brackets? that caulk isn't enough to hold that heavy of a sink long term.
