Over the last decade I have searched many sites but I always come back to your page. Your direct simple no gimmick approach to mentoring people like me is why I not only use your site I am also a subscriber. Thank you for helping me rejuvenate my 75 year old home. Till next time I require your assistance, Phil
The killer of laminate counter tops is moisture which can eventually infiltrate under the stainless sink lip or at the faucet hole and reach the compress board backing under the laminate. I find it good practice to run a coating of silicone around the vertical edges of the cut sink hole and the faucet hole to seal the edges against water. I also like to run a bead of silicone around the underside lip of the sink, rather than relying solely on the rubber sink gasket. The gaskets do break down over time. Keep the water out and your laminate counters can outlast expensive stone counters and the laminates are more everyday friendly with minimal care.
This is such a professional DIY video, I'm extremely happy to see it. What a great job! Clear audio, clear video, NO BACKGROUND MUSIC (thank you!!), clear speech, clear instructions, and very good pointers all the way through. A classic! Thank you very much!!
+Lass-in Angeles thanks for noticing, we do put a lot of time and effort into providing good videos. We've seen many videos with bad audio, bad lighting, poor instruction, etc. so thanks. Please subscribe and thumbs up.
Shannon, I've watched a number of your videos over the years. NOW...I'm actually installing a SS sink in a laminate counter top for my garage...."man cave-ish". You, more than anybody else...offers actually great insights into whatever process you're describing. No just the step by step stuff like others. PRACTICAL suggestions in real world situations. Keep 'em coming...WHO KNOWS what job I'll be doing next... In most cases, I bet you've already done a video to show me HOW. Great work.
Another excellent instructional video! After watching quite a number of your house improvement videos, I would say you are consistently one of the best, most thorough video teachers out there. Your explanations are always clear, and you frequently get into specific potential problem issues that many videos just gloss over. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks, Shannon!
Your my go to guy . Remodeling a home I bought that was built in 1932 and remodeled slowly from 1968-75 . Now it's my turn in 2018. Love your videos. Thank you
Another very informative video... You really should be teaching in some trade school Shannon. The way how you explain things are so simple and clear. Thanks
thank you for all your videos. every time i have questions about projects around the house i can always find a house improvements video that show step by step instructions. thanks again
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I like to refer to your videos sir. Not only are you a good installer, but also doubled with a very good teaching ability! Thank you.
You should use plumber's putty around the sink bowl. Also around faucet base plumbers putty. This will prevent the counter from swelling with water, and future bacterial growth.
Good job again! Im from Vancouver, I lack the confidence to do some of the things you show until I see the videos. Im a finish carpenter but always like to take on new challenges.
Excellent tutorial video Shannon. Thank you. I appreciate your explanations as to why you do what you do because it helps we viewers to understand the process. I've also viewed several of your other videos. I've come away with more knowledge, and for that, I thank you.
Thank you for the informative videos, Shannon. You have definitely raised my confidence level. We are having to renovate our kitchen due to recent water damage. Keep up the good work. BTW, at certain angles, you resemble the actor Jude Law.
Shannon, One tip that is worth mentioning is when getting a drain assembly, try to avoid any type that creates a double strainer situation. I noticed on this drain, the top piece has a strainer, but the bottom also has a few cross pieces inside, creating a double strainer. The problem is that any debris that gets through the first strainer may get t get trapped on the second one. It should not be an issue with this one too much, as the second strainer is larger than the first. I have had to replace drain assemblies whiched clogged up all the time due to the second strainer trapping debris.
Hi Shannon and greetings from the land down under. I was researching making glass splashbacks and come across your vid.. Im pretty happy with my work installing sinks... But im even happier now as i picked up a couple of extra tips to make things run smoothly 10/10....👍 Seriously you have such a cute accent lol.... Amanda Perth WA....
Very helpful video. Thanks. You might want to give a little more detail on 'tightening' the clamps. Many sinks recommend a clip tightening sequence to avoid sink damage.
I was not aware this type of blade was available. When installing a stove top years back, I used a regular blade but taping the cut area prevented chipping and cracking. This blade would have made the job easier and less stressful. Thanks.
On this next step video, i like the stencil card board/tape trick as it makes it much easier not to screw up transferring the correct hole size into the counter-top for the sink. Though if a black mark on the tape wouldn't bleed thru i would enhance the pencil marks with a marker on the green tape before i cut because i tend to sometimes miss a light pencil mark.
If your sink doesn't have the foam strip around the perimeter you can check out SinkSEAL also. Very few sinks come with a sealing gasket (in the US anyway) and SinkSEAL allows you to seal the perimeter without silicone/caulk/putty. It can be found on Amazon.
THANKS, I've watched other videos on this put your video was the easiest to follow, very helpful, I can now go do the installation with confidence. I clicked on the like button and subscribed to your channel. God bless
Awesome Video. I am staring down a project like this soon. I appreciate the good quality instructions and clarity of your video. I feel like this is going to be easier than I had imagined now. Just subscribed. Thanks for posting your videos!!
I want to see how they install the old version which they used a putty or silicone to stop leakage on the countertops, your show is 100% perfect but we need what is needed or appropriate to our country philippines.
Yes and if your really good about it you shouldn't need any plumbers putty or caulking around the kitchen sink because of the rubber border strip that was under the peeled off sticker paper. Also the built in flange takes care of not needing plumbers putty on the drain of the sink as well. Metal clips hold it to the counter top as well as the sink faucet when it is installed.
I thought the template looked a little crooked too. Perhaps adding a think strip of wood behind the template at the back base would ensure that the sink is lined up straight. But, thanks for sharing. If the hole is not done properly because the wood was cut out half an inch away it allows for imperfections. There may be a need to saw off a pinch now and then. My carpenter always seems to make a slight curve at the front center line out towards the window. Maybe he does this to make sure that the sink is snug? Or, to compensate for an imperfect cut?
Have you got a video on Roof to wall securely connections.? Your all videos are first class-good workmanship-precise and efficient. shortly fantastic..
watch my shed build series, there I use some Hurricane brackets to secure the rafters to the walls, they are the same thing I use on garages and additions as well. How To Build A Shed - Part 3 Building & Installing Rafters Also please use my forum if you have more questions. www.house-improvements.com/forums/
Hey Shannon! I love your videos, I'm a contractor and like to see how others work. If I recall you put the cabinets together, and there not some home depot junk right? I personally would have went with granite, and under mount
HouseRemodeling Yes these cabinets were made by me ( see videos). The granite is a nice touch but just to costly in my area as we do not have a local supplier.Its hard to justify the $$ in a flip house of this value. I actually prefer quartz but its even more. Thanks for the comment.
Over the last decade I have searched many sites but I always come back to your page. Your direct simple no gimmick approach to mentoring people like me is why I not only use your site I am also a subscriber. Thank you for helping me rejuvenate my 75 year old home. Till next time I require your assistance, Phil
Awesome! Thank you!
The killer of laminate counter tops is moisture which can eventually infiltrate under the stainless sink lip or at the faucet hole and reach the compress board backing under the laminate. I find it good practice to run a coating of silicone around the vertical edges of the cut sink hole and the faucet hole to seal the edges against water. I also like to run a bead of silicone around the underside lip of the sink, rather than relying solely on the rubber sink gasket. The gaskets do break down over time. Keep the water out and your laminate counters can outlast expensive stone counters and the laminates are more everyday friendly with minimal care.
This is such a professional DIY video, I'm extremely happy to see it. What a great job! Clear audio, clear video, NO BACKGROUND MUSIC (thank you!!), clear speech, clear instructions, and very good pointers all the way through.
A classic! Thank you very much!!
+Lass-in Angeles thanks for noticing, we do put a lot of time and effort into providing good videos. We've seen many videos with bad audio, bad lighting, poor instruction, etc. so thanks. Please subscribe and thumbs up.
Shannon,
I've watched a number of your videos over the years.
NOW...I'm actually installing a SS sink in a laminate counter top for my garage...."man cave-ish".
You, more than anybody else...offers actually great insights into whatever process you're describing.
No just the step by step stuff like others.
PRACTICAL suggestions in real world situations.
Keep 'em coming...WHO KNOWS what job I'll be doing next...
In most cases, I bet you've already done a video to show me HOW.
Great work.
Another excellent instructional video! After watching quite a number of your house improvement videos, I would say you are consistently one of the best, most thorough video teachers out there. Your explanations are always clear, and you frequently get into specific potential problem issues that many videos just gloss over. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks, Shannon!
Your my go to guy . Remodeling a home I bought that was built in 1932 and remodeled slowly from 1968-75 . Now it's my turn in 2018. Love your videos. Thank you
Another very informative video... You really should be teaching in some trade school Shannon. The way how you explain things are so simple and clear. Thanks
thank you for all your videos. every time i have questions about projects around the house i can always find a house improvements video that show step by step instructions. thanks again
I like to refer to your videos sir. Not only are you a good installer, but also doubled with a very good teaching ability! Thank you.
You’re so professional and calm.
You are good. I like listening to you. You have a good demeanor, and instructive, good teacher.
Thanks for keeping it simple for us beginners ! Appreciate you.
You should use plumber's putty around the sink bowl. Also around faucet base plumbers putty. This will prevent the counter from swelling with water, and future bacterial growth.
Thanks for the detailed video instruction! Brilliant...so very helpful. Can't wait to see your other videos.
I have 100s . Subscribe and check out my channel
Truly great video for beginners like myself. Thank you for sharing your expertise in an easy to follow way. :)
Great video, many thanks. so happy not to have background music, I could actually listen to him.
Best DIY channel I've found! Very detailed and thorough. Thank you!
Good job again! Im from Vancouver, I lack the confidence to do some of the things you show until I see the videos. Im a finish carpenter but always like to take on new challenges.
great to hear we can help a pro
Do you know if those clamps will work with the ikea stainless steel sink? I got one and the chip that come with it are not good
Excellent tutorial video Shannon. Thank you. I appreciate your explanations as to why you do what you do because it helps we viewers to understand the process. I've also viewed several of your other videos. I've come away with more knowledge, and for that, I thank you.
Great video for first time installers. Detailed hints and tricks to make the job go smoothly. Thanks.
Great piece of advice using down-sided jig saw blades on laminates. Those small details make all the difference. Look forward to your next video..
An easy solution to your one man sink job is using a suction cup made for large windows to hold the piece of countertop while you make your final cut.
Yup, I did have one at one time but found it was just 1 more thing to carry around
HouseImprovements That makes sense and if you can accomplish it with your hand then might as well go that route for convenience.
AWESOME series of videos!!! Many thanx Shannon
Very good video, it was very instructional to me, thank you
Clear and concise. Thank you for your tutorial.
Thank you for the informative videos, Shannon. You have definitely raised my confidence level. We are having to renovate our kitchen due to recent water damage. Keep up the good work. BTW, at certain angles, you resemble the actor Jude Law.
great video, gives me the confidence to install new sinks in my bathroom
+slackskillz Giver a go! good luck
Great video on the sink install Shannon. Love the color on the walls and cabinets too.
Shannon,
One tip that is worth mentioning is when getting a drain assembly, try to avoid any type that creates a double strainer situation. I noticed on this drain, the top piece has a strainer, but the bottom also has a few cross pieces inside, creating a double strainer. The problem is that any debris that gets through the first strainer may get t get trapped on the second one. It should not be an issue with this one too much, as the second strainer is larger than the first. I have had to replace drain assemblies whiched clogged up all the time due to the second strainer trapping debris.
Good tip.
Thanks Mike. I would not have picked up on that.
thank you very much.
Hi Shannon and greetings from the land down under.
I was researching making glass splashbacks and come across your vid..
Im pretty happy with my work installing sinks...
But im even happier now as i picked up a couple of extra tips to make things run smoothly 10/10....👍
Seriously you have such a cute accent lol....
Amanda Perth WA....
amanda silverton
Thanks for this vid. Just what I needed
Thanks Shannon , Your very good explaining. Will follow your instruction , thanks a lot.
Very useful for any beginner thanks good instructions
Also, your tape job is superb.
Excellent video and instruction for a variety of "in countertop" installations. Thank you.
Excellent vid. Thanks Shannon
Great video, I plan to put in a new sink within the next couple of days. Your videos always are a great help.
Good luck
the only one that mentioned the downward cutting blade . pro thanks
Pro tip!
Great video. This one and the other one about installing a laminate countertop were very helpful.
Glad to help.
thanks Shannon, I like all yours videos. very helpful, step by step
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Very helpful video. Thanks. You might want to give a little more detail on 'tightening' the clamps. Many sinks recommend a clip tightening sequence to avoid sink damage.
I'm from Kurdistan and I love watching your professional videos , you are great Maintenance
I was not aware this type of blade was available. When installing a stove top years back, I used a regular blade but taping the cut area prevented chipping and cracking. This blade would have made the job easier and less stressful. Thanks.
On this next step video, i like the stencil card board/tape trick as it makes it much easier not to screw up transferring the correct hole size into the counter-top for the sink. Though if a black mark on the tape wouldn't bleed thru i would enhance the pencil marks with a marker on the green tape before i cut because i tend to sometimes miss a light pencil mark.
A very informative and helpful video Shannon. Thanks!
you are welcome
Thankyou very much for this instructive video from a professional.
God Bless.
Definitely you are best 👍💪🛠
Thank you so much for the clear presentation and professionally made video. It was very helpful to watch before attempting this myself.
Thank you, Shannon.
great video ,helped me do my own small kitchen along with the other videos about this one
glad to help
Excellent Video! I am now a subscriber. Thanks Shannon.
Another great how to video. Thanks
Nice job dude!
Awesome video - you are a great teacher!
If your sink doesn't have the foam strip around the perimeter you can check out SinkSEAL also. Very few sinks come with a sealing gasket (in the US anyway) and SinkSEAL allows you to seal the perimeter without silicone/caulk/putty. It can be found on Amazon.
Great video, thanks for the help Shannon!
you are welcome Nick
Thanks for your such nice explanation & patient
Amazing video, thanks a lot for the help !
You are welcome
Thank you for these videos. I'm going to try something new, thanks to you!
(Don't worry; it's on me if I fail or destroy something.)
Thank you and Thank you . You are great.
God bless you . You are very helpful.
Awesome thanks for all the info
An extra step I like to do is seal the particle board with polyurethane just in case it ever gets wet.
this is the best detail video all over in the you tube great explanation keep up sir ill subscribe you too
Perfect explanation
Great video. Learned a lot. Subscribed and liked.
THANKS, I've watched other videos on this put your video was the easiest to follow, very helpful, I can now go do the installation with confidence. I clicked on the like button and subscribed to your channel. God bless
Thank you for liking and subbing!
Awesome Video. I am staring down a project like this soon. I appreciate the good quality instructions and clarity of your video.
I feel like this is going to be easier than I had imagined now. Just subscribed.
Thanks for posting your videos!!
+imagineinked Thanks for the sub
awesome teaching.. I'm installing mine today! thank you, Shannon
Thank you 😊
Great education. Thanks!
you are welcome
Not a bad job! Well done video
+BJC Bathrooms and Kitchens Thank you
Thanks Shannon!
Should you use plumbers putty when putting the drain in?
I want to see how they install the old version which they used a putty or silicone to stop leakage on the countertops, your show is 100% perfect but we need what is needed or appropriate to our country philippines.
Thanks for the video. It is very helpful.
thank you
Nice video. Thank you. I found plumbers are usually using Silicon to cut water penetration. Is it necessary?
nicely done
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NICE WORK 😁😁😁😁😁
great video
Thanks and much appreciated your Video.
Yes and if your really good about it you shouldn't need any plumbers putty or caulking around the kitchen sink because of the rubber border strip that was under the peeled off sticker paper.
Also the built in flange takes care of not needing plumbers putty on the drain of the sink as well. Metal clips hold it to the counter top as well as the sink faucet when it is installed.
Shannon: Thanks for mentioning the down cut (reverse cut) blade.
this video is very helpful, thanks
Excellent video! New subscriber
Thanks for subbing!
I thought the template looked a little crooked too. Perhaps adding a think strip of wood behind the template at the back base would ensure that the sink is lined up straight. But, thanks for sharing. If the hole is not done properly because the wood was cut out half an inch away it allows for imperfections. There may be a need to saw off a pinch now and then. My carpenter always seems to make a slight curve at the front center line out towards the window. Maybe he does this to make sure that the sink is snug? Or, to compensate for an imperfect cut?
Nice work
Great video Thank you .
You're welcome, Paul.
Have you got a video on Roof to wall securely connections.?
Your all videos are first class-good workmanship-precise and efficient.
shortly fantastic..
watch my shed build series, there I use some Hurricane brackets to secure the rafters to the walls, they are the same thing I use on garages and additions as well.
How To Build A Shed - Part 3 Building & Installing Rafters
Also please use my forum if you have more questions.
www.house-improvements.com/forums/
Great video. Thanks.
Very helpful. Thanks.
Thank you for this video.
Very informative
nice cutting :)
Hey Shannon! I love your videos, I'm a contractor and like to see how others work. If I recall you put the cabinets together, and there not some home depot junk right? I personally would have went with granite, and under mount
HouseRemodeling Yes these cabinets were made by me ( see videos). The granite is a nice touch but just to costly in my area as we do not have a local supplier.Its hard to justify the $$ in a flip house of this value. I actually prefer quartz but its even more. Thanks for the comment.
HouseImprovements I also like quartz. I didn't mean just granite, but I meant stone counter tops
THANKS FOR YOU VIDEO!!! HOUSELIMPROVEMENTS
Where can you buy those clamps
Great video, only comment I have is you were not able to put any clips on the faucet side, due to only cutting out the bowl.
Am I correct?
Would this be the same process for putting the sink in the corner?