Installation Guide

Using the template provided, mea-
sure and cut out the hole.
Determine the locations for the
clip brackets around the perimeter
of the sink. Pre-drill holes for the
clips.
With denatured alcohol, clean the
surfaces of the sink and countertop
which will meet.
Topmount: Apply a bead of silicone
along underside of the sink rim or
the top perimeter edge of the coun-
tertop opening. Undermount: Apply
similarly on the top of sink rim or
underside of countertop.
Topmount: Carefully align the sink
over the countertop opening and
lower into position, applying pres-
sure to secure a seal of the silicone
against the countertop. Undermount:
Similarly align the sink under the
countertop.
Re-check that the sink is evenly
aligned and level.
Attach and tighten the clip brackets.
Remove excess sealant along edges
with denatured alcohol.
THE STEPS
UNDERMOUNT &
TOPMOUNT
ABOVE COUNTER RECESSED
INTO COUNTER
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VESSEL
ABOVE COUNTER
INSTALLATION
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UNDERMOUNT/TOPMOUNT TECHNIQUES
VESSEL TECHNIQUES
Undermount/
Topmount/
Vessel Sinks
Measure and cut a hole in the
countertop matching the diameter
of the drain pipe.
If the bowl has a curved bottom, it
will require a sink ring. Position the
ring on the counter over the drain
hole, then rest the basin on the
ring. If the bowl has a at bottom
it can be rested directly on the
counter.
Install the drain.
VESSEL RECESSED
Measure and cut a beveled hole
in the countertop to the diameter
necessary to hold the sink at the
desired depth, not to exceed half
of the bowl’s height.
Rest the basin in the hole.
Install the drain.
The installation steps provided here
address all three mounting tech-
niques. The diagrams show that
undermounting oers three style
choices, and usually includes the use
of clips. Topmounting requires the
use of silicone caulking. Vessels can
be mounted on the countertop or
recessed into it. When vessels with
rounded bottoms are mounted above
the counter, a sink ring is typically
installed below the basin in order to
stabilize it.
TOPMOUNT
CAULKING
UNDERMOUNT
CAULKING