How to Dismantle a Sink
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Excessive water spillage can damage your house.water from tap image by Ruth Chesterman from Fotolia.com
Turn off the water supply. Do not attempt to dismantle the sink without isolating the water supply first. Excessive water spillage can damage your house. - 2
Open the water taps to drain any excess water.bathtub fixures image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.com
Turn on the taps of the sink you are removing. Opening the taps will drain any excess water left in the pipes. - 3
Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the nuts.adjustable wrench image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
Reach underneath the sink and detach the taps from the water pipes. Unscrew the nuts using an adjustable wrench or a basin wrench if the nuts are difficult to reach. - 4
Unscrew the anchor screws that secure the sink to the wall.screwdriver image by hazel proudlove from Fotolia.com
Unscrew the anchor screws that secure the sink to the wall. The anchor screws are usually positioned underneath and at either end of the basin where it meets the wall. Unscrew the anchor screws using a long handled screwdriver. - 5
Scrape away sealant or silicone with a utility knife.Utility knife image by Andris Daugovich from Fotolia.com
Scrape away any sealant or silicone at the back of the sink, where it meets the wall. A utility knife will cut away any excess sealant. - 6). Pull the sink away from the wall and remove.