| When it comes to installing bathroom sinks, some | | | | used. PTFE stands for polytetrafluoroethylene and is |
| people like to take the do-it-yourself approach. When | | | | known by the common name of Teflon. |
| tackling this job by themselves there are some things | | | | Always be sure to use a level and make sure the sink |
| they need to watch out for. Cutting down on common | | | | is not crooked before installing it permanently. A |
| mistakes will make sure the sink can be installed | | | | common mistake made by people installing their own |
| properly without any problems. | | | | bathroom sink is forgetting to make sure the fixture is |
| When installing a bathroom sink, be sure to check on | | | | level. Once the fixture is installed it cannot be leveled |
| the local code restrictions. Ignoring or violating these | | | | out later, checking before final installation is something |
| restrictions could lead to problems down the road, so | | | | to keep in mind throughout the process of installing the |
| people should be sure to adhere to these to prevent | | | | fixture. |
| any future problems with code enforcement. | | | | When working with a fixture like a bathroom sink, it is |
| Making sure they are using pipes that are of the | | | | often forgotten to install an air gap filling. By not |
| correct size is also a common mistake people make. | | | | providing a gap between the drain and potable water, |
| A common problem in do-it-yourself bathroom sink | | | | it is possible for wastewater to back up into the sink. |
| installations is that one will buy pipes that are too small. | | | | This is especially crucial if the water from the sink is |
| Making sure the pipes are of the proper measurement | | | | going to be used for drinking water. |
| will ensure proper flow and usage of the new sink. | | | | Another good thing to remember is to keep the supply |
| When attaching the galvanized section to copper, a | | | | stub outs long enough that the shut-off valves will fit |
| common mistake most people make is not using the | | | | onto them after the wall is put back into place. This is |
| proper connection. Instead of trying to attach these | | | | a mistake that is particularly frustrating because if the |
| two sections together, a brass or dielectric fitting | | | | valves cannot fit onto the supply stubs when the |
| should be used to attach the copper to the galvanized | | | | finished wall is back in place, it could result in having to |
| section. | | | | redo much of the installation again. |
| Another common mistake to avoid is not properly | | | | While there are other mistakes that are made when |
| sealing threaded joints. When dealing with threaded | | | | installing bathroom sinks, these are some of the most |
| joints, pipe compound or PTFE tape should always be | | | | troublesome and easy to avoid. |