How to Remove Old Kitchen Sinks & Drains
- 1). Open the cabinets beneath the kitchen sink and clear out anything that might be inside. Remove cleaning products, dishes, towels or anything else that might be stored underneath.
- 2). Place a bucket underneath the curved part of the drain. Use a pair of pliers to loosen the two couplings at either end of the curved p-trap. Pull the p-trap out of the plumbing and empty the contents into the bucket.
- 3). Remove any plumbing connecting sinks together, in a double kitchen sink. This will usually consist of a T, some straight pipe, and an elbow. If these are PVC pipes that you don't plan on reusing, you can simply cut them out with a hacksaw.
- 4). Loosen the coupling located just beneath the sink basket on the underside of the sink. Pull the tailpiece out of the sink basket underside. Do this for both sides of the sink, in a double sink.
- 5). Look in the underside of the sink for any clips or screws holding the sink in place. Loosen the clips by unscrewing any fastening screws. Turn the clips to the side and align them beneath the sink so you can lift the sink out easily.
- 6). Run a sharp utility knife around the perimeter of the kitchen sink and cut away any caulk.
- 7). Insert the edge of a pry bar underneath the sink. Protect your kitchen counter, if needed, by placing a wooden or plastic shim underneath the heel of the pry bar. Pry up on the sink to break it away from any caulk or glue holding it in place. Continue working your way around the sink with the pry bar until it is loose on every side.
- 8). Lift the sink up and out of the countertop.
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