How To Rebuild Cabinet Floor Under Sink

Then trace a cutting line about 3 in.

How to rebuild cabinet floor under sink.

Remove the cabinet door or doors for a double sink to allow better access to the area under your sink. Then cut out the middle section of the swollen sink base with a jigsaw. Back out the screws attaching the door hinge to the cabinet base. Remove the old swollen floor.

Next cut a piece of 1 2 in. This is not a how to or diy do it yourself. The space beneath the kitchen sink is exposed to high levels of humidity and may even be exposed to water through leaky plumbing. I am not a carpenter and this video is for entertainment use only.

If left unrepaired the leaks can cause significant damage to the cabinet floor by promoting wood rot warping and mold or mildew growth. Remove the drain lines and garbage disposer if there is one to get maneuvering room. In from all four edges. Over time this can cause the wood under the sink to rot.

This is how i replaced the sink base cabinet.