DIY bathroom renovation: installing new sinks

Discussion in 'Luxury and Lifestyle' started by KCalhoun, Aug 27, 2022.

  1. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    I was shocked when I got an estimate from a top rated local plumber: $425 to install a single bathroom faucet. wtf. $700+ to replace a sink and faucet, labor only.

    So I said fk no, I'll do it myself. So I watched youtube videos. Working out great so far, replaced 2 of 5 so far, no leaks :D

    Lessons learned:

    - don't fk with small corroded taps undersink, shut off main water instead.
    - if you do fk with small taps, use WD40
    - always use Teflon plumbers tape to wrap threads
    - universal snappy kits are great for replacement j pipes etc

    Replacing sinks and faucets is a great way to improve the look of your bathroom.

    Next up, kitchen sink. Check out new faucets on Amazon, they're amazingly modern and cool looking, vs old fashioned ones.



     
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2022
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  2. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    Before 20220826_112923.jpg

    After
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    Couldn't find high quality gold drain so not matched
     
  3. Overnight

    Overnight

    Why is there a large extra part in the baggy in the after photo? One should never have extra parts after a job. What have you missed?!? OMG DO NOT TURN ON THE FAUCET!

     
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  4. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    Lol, just leftover teflon tape
     
  5. Overnight

    Overnight

    *whew*
     
  6. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    Couldn't have mismatch, bot gold drain, looks great, like hotel

    20220828_161052.jpg
     
  7. Sprout

    Sprout

    It’s good idea, most of the value is in finishes.

    The value for the plumber is in his insurance and yours for peace of mind. A failed joint/fitting costs multiples more in water damage than the cost of a plumber

    Interesting choice of faucet, did you or your wifey pick it?
     
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  8. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    Tru re water.... faucet bc it reminds me of fancy Vegas hotel suites I want to return to

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08J7X59M6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
     
  9. Sprout

    Sprout

  10. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    Right, it's a 19inch circular.... agree tho should be rounded faucet w round sink.
     
    #10     Aug 28, 2022