Bathroom countertops can make and enhance the looking of your bathroom, while there are still some using problem for you, such as water damage and scratches, but do not worry that, you can replace the bathroom countertops by yourself, which can save you lots of money and you can do the way you want it.
Following let us get the steps about how to replace the bathroom countertops.
1. Remove the sink.
First to shut off the water supply, and disconnect the drain pipe, and then look under the sink and you will see the clips that hold the sink in place. Use the screwdriver and remove all clips. Finally the sink of countertops can be lifted out.
2. Remove the countertops
While the countertops often are attached to a cabinet or a base. Just look under the countertops to fine the screws generally found in the upper corners in the cabinets. Remove the screws and lift the countertops off.
3. Get the new countertop and cut the sink hole
Place the new countertop properly and fit nice, if it is ok, then let’s cut a sink hole. Place the sink on the countertops and use a pencil to make a trace of the sink, and then remove the sink, and leave a line inside the trace line parallel to it and 3/4 inch from it. Drill it on the inside line and make sure it is big enough for the sink.
4. Install the countertops and sink.
Place the countertops in the place and insert the screws in the previous holes. Tighten the screw and place the sink in the hole and replace the clips. Connect the drain pipe and turn on the water supply.
5. Caulking the countertops edges.
Using caulk of your bathroom, squeeze the tubes and move the tube along each seam to leave a uniform bead of caulk, which can prevent water from damaging the interior wood of countertops and any other leakage.
With the five above steps, you can replace the bathroom countertops easily by yourself.