Step 5 · Prepare the New Sink

This is the step most people slow down on. Take it one move at a time — there’s no rush, and you can rewind the clip as many times as you need.

It is much easier to install components onto the sink before it's mounted under the counter. Place the new stainless steel sink upside down on a soft surface, like cardboard or towels, to prevent scratches. First, install the new faucet, following its manufacturer's instructions. This usually involves feeding the lines through the holes and tightening a retaining nut from below. Next, install the drain assembly (strainer) and the garbage disposal mounting flange. Apply a rope of plumber's putty or a bead of kitchen/bath silicone under the lip of the drain flange before inserting it into the sink's drain hole. From underneath, assemble the gasket, flange body, and retaining ring, and tighten the screws evenly.