How to Install Quartz Sinks
Quartz surfaces are the ultimate combination of nature and technology. While the surface is manmade, it is not synthetic but made with a natural mineral. Quartz is ranked third in hardness and is combined with resin and color. It is heated to form a stain-resistant and non-fading sealed surface that assures low maintenance and makes a good material for sinks.
Items needed:
- Wrench
- Flexible water supply lines
- Silicone adhesive
- Caulk
- Plumber's putty
- PVC J-trap assembly
Instructions:
- Use the cut out from the manufacturer to trace the outline of the sink on the countertop. Drill a starter hole with a saw and cut around the traced line on the countertop.
- Install the faucet into the faucet holes in the sink. Attach the flexible water supply lines to the faucet. Secure the water supply lines with an adjustable wrench. Run a line of silicone adhesive under the bottom edge of the sink.
- Align the sink with the front edge of the cut out in the sink to set the seal on the sink. Apply a thin line of caulk around the edge of the sink once the adhesve has set. Smooth the caulk with a wet finger.
- Place a bead of plumber's putty around the drain opening and then set the drain and drain pipe assembly into the sink. Tighten the lock nut washer on the underside of the sink to secure the drain assembly with the adjustable wrench.
- Connect the PVC J-trap assembly to the sink drain and tighten the connections with the adjustable wrench.
- Attach the flexible water supply lines to the hot and the cold water shut-off valves. Tighten the connection to secure the water supply lines with the adjustable wrench.
- Turn on the main water supply. Turn on the water faucets and check for leaks.