Are sink clips necessary?

Re: Can I install kitchen sink without clips? The purpose of the clips is to pull the sink down to the top. If the sink sets flat in the cut out without bowing in the middle, then you should be fine. Use a recommended sealent under the lip for water-tightness.

What do sink clips do?

The purpose of the clips is to keep the rim tightly sealed against the countertop surface. Here’s a typical installation procedure: Turn the sink over and note the groove on the underside of the rim. The clips fit into this groove.

How do you remove kitchen sink mounting clips?

To remove an undermount sink clip, back off the nut all the way and remove it as well as the clip. The post to which the clip was connected will remain attached to the underside of the countertop. If you need to remove the post, you can either unscrew it or cut it off with a hacksaw after the sink is out.

Can you install a sink without sink clips?

A kitchen sink that does not require clamps is set directly on the countertop and is held in place with silicone caulk. Installing a kitchen sink without clamps is moderately challenging because it requires carpentry and plumbing skills.

Can I install a sink without clips?

Is there a problem fitting a Franke sink?

Problem fitting a Franke sink – standard 1.5 bowl stainless drop-in. The sink sits above a 1000mm cabinet, and the clips are the type that are supposed to grip the underside of the worktop.

Can you use chiseling on a Franke sink?

Chiseling with the worktop in place will work for the end clips, but there is no access to the clamping screws on the front and rear clips.

What should I do if I can’t fit the clips on my Sink?

The only solution that we can think of is to remove the factory mastic seal (so that the sink will sit flush without clamping), and use silicone to seal and stick the sink in place. Any other ideas? remove the top and fit the sink before fitting the top,notch the edge of the unit gables where the clips will sit..

How do you install a Topmount kitchen sink?

Spring loaded clips are pre-attached, so you need only to drop the topmount sink into the counter surface opening and press down until the the built-in clips lock into position. Use the filters in the product explorer to refine your selection by installation method or any other specification you are looking for.