How To Replace Under Sink Floor

Damp rotten particleboard holds water.

How to replace under sink floor.

Then cut out the middle section of the swollen sink base with a jigsaw. Then trace a cutting line about 3 in. Under normal conditions a subfloor can last as long as the house itself. How to replace rotted wood under the sink.

Over time this can cause the wood under the sink to rot. Next cut a piece of 1 2 in. The drain pipe should run from the drain to the floor. But keep an eye out for damage in case you need to replace a subfloor sooner.

Moisture destroys the particleboard most cabinets use for the floor below a kitchen sink. Turn off the water supply. Over time a sink or refrigerator water leak can damage and even destroy flooring materials and the subfloor below it. The space beneath the kitchen sink is exposed to high levels of humidity and may even be exposed to water through leaky plumbing.

After turning off the water supply remove the sink by taking apart the pipes cutting the caulk and undoing the sink s clamps. In from all four edges. If left unrepaired the leaks can cause significant damage to the cabinet floor by promoting. Plywood to the interior size of the sink base.

Place an empty bucket beneath the drain trap under. How to replace the bottom piece of wood under my kitchen sink. A kitchen sink replacement starts by getting rid of your old one. Remove the old swollen floor.

If you have a particle board floor underneath your sink that is showing signs of water damage you can tear it out and replace it to prevent the growth of mold. Remove the drain lines and garbage disposer if there is one to get maneuvering room. Place a p trap under it to connect it to the pipe in the wall. If a floor begins to sink between.

Remove the drain trap. Water leaks are a common occurrence under kitchen sinks. Sink replacement is a straightforward project that you can probably tackle yourself.