The Process of switching out your kitchen sink

It's easy and seamless— from consultation to installation, we transform your space with a new sink that exceeds your expectations.

GETTING STARTED

This old double bowl sink was changed to be an apron front single bowl sink.

9:30 AM
Specialist Arrives
9:49 AM
Sink is removed
10:08 AM
Faucet and air switch removed
10:21 AM
Cabinet front taped off

MEASURE ONCE

10:25 AM
Measure carefully before stone is cut
How our experts think about it:

For example, on this Kohler K-3943 we measure the distance from the back of the apron which will touch the cabinet front to the rear sink opening which is about 18 ¼”.

You need this information to determine if you will have a positive or negative sink reveal and how large that reveal may be. We prefer the smallest possible positive reveal which is having the stone begin right after the curve at the sink flange.

Unlike a negative reveal which hides the flange completely and is much more forgiving, this requires very accurate measuring and cutting to look good. The trade-off is, we don’t have to round the bottom of the stone at the cut-out and there is no crud ledge created.

MEASURE TWICE

The pencil is sitting at 1 ¾”, which is the amount the top overhangs the cabinet front. From there, the rear of the sink cut-out measured about 17 5/8” which means we had to remove ¾” to get my 1/8” positive reveal.
Of course, you’ve got to center the new sink cut-out in the cabinet perfectly.

CUT ONCE

11:15 AM
Begin cutting stone

We always cut the right side first so the front sink rail supports the saw rail.

12:10 PM
Complete the rough opening cut
1:10 PM
Profile and polish

GETTING THE SINK IN

1:30 PM
Begin installing sink
How our experts think about it:

The Hercules Universal Sink Harness is attached to the cabinet sides. We can’t put the sink in and tighten the harness without the cabinet front because the cabinet front keeps the cabinet sides from pulling in when the harness is tightened.

With the sink clamped in place, we siliconed the flange, slid the cabinet front up and behind the apron and tapped it back into place then clamped the sink into position and tightened the harness. You should see lots of pretty silicone squeeze-out.

We ran a bead of hot melt glue at the back sides of the cabinet front, just like the factory did, then screwed the cabinet front to the adjacent cabinet and dishwasher. The sink was in and the front was on at 3:49 pm.

3:30 PM
Complete sink installation

NEW SINK INSTALLED

4:30 PM
Clean up and complete all plumbing work
4:50 PM
Complete install and clean up
In total, this sink install took:
7 hours and 20 minutes.
Note: This is our largest and most complex job. Most of other jobs are done faster.
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REVIEWS

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Ann | Parrish, FL
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It was a very easy and professional process. A solution for us who have the older homes and have already replaced our granite and do not want to go through that again. It is a solution that gives us an update with not as much money as replacing all of your granite would be. It was professionally done, easy and simple. It was much more than we thought. It upgrades your kitchen and you will love it instantly.
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ELAINE | PUNTA GORDA, FL
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I was even shocked! I put no money down, nothing. I didn't pay them until the job was completely done.  They were one of the only companies I talked to that was willing to do the entire job. Everyone else was subcontracting it out to 3 or 4 different people. They did a phenomenal job, they came out, they took care of everything and reassured you. They did a beautiful job.
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joyce | Fort MYERS, FL
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I knew my sink had to be replaced. I had talked to another plumber and he told me they would have to take the countertop off to take the sink out. I did not want my countertop taken off. So this was a nice easy process. They took the sink out from below, hooked it up, and everything works fine. It's perfect. I couldn't ask for anything more.
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Renee | Palmetto, FL
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The guys who came here to install my sink were meticulous. It was done in a day. It was cleaned up. The inside of my cabinet has never been this clean since we moved here. Their expertise is clear, the workmanship is excellent, and they do what they promise.
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JERRY | NAPLES, FL
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Everything I Hate My Sink told us they would do on the phone, they did. Our sink turned out beautifully. My wife loves it and while they where here, they actually replaced our faucet too at no additional cost!

FAQs

Have a sink-related question? We  have the answer! Check out our FAQs below to learn more about our company and services.

What sets I Hate My Sink apart from the competition?

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We specialize in sink replacement and only sink replacement. This gives us a level of specialization and expertise that makes us the best choice for any sink replacement in the area.

What services does I Hate My Sink offer?

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We perform sink replacement without having to destroy your cabinetry or countertops.

How long will my sink replacement take?

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Sink replacement installation is generally done within one day.

Do you offer any guarantees for your work?

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We offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. We won't leave until you are satisfied with the sink replacement process.

What should I do to prepare for my service?

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Please empty the cabinet underneath the sink we will be replacing. You can check out our Our Process page for more information about sink replacement.

Can you customize the sink in my home?

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If you want a bigger sink or are looking for a new style of sink, we can cut into your countertops to accommodate the stylish sink replacement you're looking for.

I was told that I could not replace my sink without total removal of my countertops. Is that true?

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No. That's absolutely not true. I Hate My Sink can replace your sink without total removal of your countertops. Our protective drapery can even keep dust away from the rest of your kitchen while we work. If you're looking into sink replacement, the rest of your kitchen is safe with us. According to Eclipse Stainless, a good sink and faucet should last you at least a decade. We take pride in offering such an important service for our customers.

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