Bathroom Sink Repair Hollywood AL

When it pertains to bathroom sink repair, there are a few common issues individuals have: dripping drains, chips in the porcelain and cracks in the ceramic of the sink. Each is easily solvable with the right know-how.

Leaky Bathroom Drains

Sink InstallDripping drains are common in basic sink repair, yet easily handled. The first thing you'll have to do is discover where the leakage is originating from. To do this, let water run from the faucet into the sink. Make certain you have a pail placed to capture water. Shine a flashlight onto the pipelines, and wrap a paper towel around every one to figure out the place of the leakage. Next, tighten up the couplings in the drain with the leakage. If this doesn't fix the problem, attempt cleaning up the pipeline threads and changing the gasket. To do this, you'll have to detach the sink basket from the basin, utilizing a wrench to loosen up the nuts. Keep the basin in location with a screwdriver or a set of pliers in the crosspiece. Scrub off all of the old putty, then insert the brand-new gasket, followed by the sink basket. When this is done, it's simply a matter of tightening up the washer nut, applying sealant, and testing the drains when again.

Porcelain sink repair deals with chips more than fractures, just as ceramic sink repair work involves cracks more than chips. However, you can take the same steps to deal with both. Initially, you need to clean the sink to the very best of your capability, so as not to get dirt completely in the sealant.

Sink Replacement

Later on, use sandpaper to sand the broken location. Beware not to scratch the smooth surrounding surface area with the sandpaper. Once the chip or gouge has been sanded, apply a silicone filler or repair substance to the broken location. Enable it to dry as advised by the manufacturer, then sand down the repaired area so that the filled area is level with the rest of the sink. Lastly, find a porcelain touch-up paint that finest matches your sink's color and apply to the repaired area.
Your sink stopper may also require repair work or replacement. If you have a sink stopper, there will be a horizontal pivot rod connected to a vertical clevis, which attaches the stopper to the sink. Eliminate both the clevis and the pivot rod, soaking them in vinegar or another cleansing option. Meanwhile, remove the stopper from the drain and inspect it for damage. Pay unique focus on the rubber seal. If you need to change the seal or stopper, it's a simple matter of following the manufacturer's directions. Otherwise, soak the stopper in the cleansing solution, reassemble the pivot rod and clevis, and test to see if it's working.


Additional Services
Toilet Repair and Drain Clearing

Need A Plumber

Call us today to get started!

Why Choose Us?

  • 20+ Years Of Experience
  • Open 24 Hours Everyday
  • Fast Arrival Time
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Locally Owned & Operated
  • Accepting Credit Cards
  • Quick and Honest Service
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed