How We Plumbed Our Sink with an Extra Deep Countertop
When we decided that we’d be using extra-deep 24″ upper cabinets in the laundry room, we also realized that in order to maintain a functional countertop depth, we’d need to cheat the base cabinet forward by 8″ to maintain good working proportions. We went back and forth on how to accomplish this task, but eventually, […]
When we decided that we’d be using extra-deep 24″ upper cabinets in the laundry room, we also realized that in order to maintain a functional countertop depth, we’d need to cheat the base cabinet forward by 8″ to maintain good working proportions. We went back and forth on how to accomplish this task, but eventually, we ended up building a simple 8″ box frame to give the base a sturdy way to attach to the wall… and all was right with the world. But once it came time to plumb the sink, we had to find a work-around that would ensure access to the water supply connections and also allow everything to drain back into the wall properly. SUPPLIES + TOOLS USED
1.5″ Waste arm (A)
1.5″ 90-degree elbow (B)
2 x 1.5″ Extension tube (C – and another after (D), but not pictured below)
1.5″ P-trap (D)
Plumber’s putty
Sawzall w/metal or plastic cutting blade
Drill with 1.75″ hole saw
Access panel
Jigsaw
Construction adhesive
WHAT WE DID
In order to reach the water shut off behind our base cabinet, we needed to install an access panel. Normally, the water ...
When we decided that we’d be using extra-deep 24″ upper cabinets in the laundry room, we also realized that in order to maintain a functional countertop depth, we’d need to cheat the base cabinet forward by 8″ to maintain good working proportions. We went back and forth on how to accomplish this task, but eventually, we ended up building a simple 8″ box frame to give the base a sturdy way to attach to the wall… and all was right with the world. But once it came time to plumb the sink, we had to find a work-around that would ensure access to the water supply connections and also allow everything to drain back into the wall properly. SUPPLIES + TOOLS USED
1.5″ Waste arm (A)
1.5″ 90-degree elbow (B)
2 x 1.5″ Extension tube (C – and another after (D), but not pictured below)
1.5″ P-trap (D)
Plumber’s putty
Sawzall w/metal or plastic cutting blade
Drill with 1.75″ hole saw
Access panel
Jigsaw
Construction adhesive
WHAT WE DID
In order to reach the water shut off behind our base cabinet, we needed to install an access panel. Normally, the water ...
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