Bathroom Sink Repair Rexburg ID

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

Leaky Bathroom Drains

Sink RepairLeaking drains prevail in fundamental sink repair, yet easily dealt with. The very first thing you'll need to do is discover where the leak is originating from. To do this, let water range from the faucet into the sink. Ensure you have a container placed to capture water. Shine a flashlight onto the pipes, and wrap a paper towel around each one to figure out the area of the leakage. Next, tighten up the couplings in the drainpipe with the leak. If this does not fix the problem, attempt cleaning up the pipeline threads and replacing the gasket. To do this, you'll need to detach the sink basket from the basin, utilizing a wrench to loosen the nuts. Keep the basin in place with a screwdriver or a set of pliers in the crosspiece. Scrub off all the old putty, then insert the brand-new gasket, followed by the sink basket. Once this is done, it's just a matter of tightening the washer nut, using sealant, and testing the drains once again.

Porcelain sink repair work deals with chips more than cracks, just as ceramic sink repair involves cracks more than chips. However, you can take the exact same steps to handle both. First, you have to clean the sink to the best of your ability, so as not to get dirt permanently in the sealant.

Sink Replacement

Later on, use sandpaper to sand the cracked area. Beware not to scratch the smooth surrounding surface area with the sandpaper. When the chip or gouge has actually been sanded, apply a silicone filler or repair compound to the broken area. Allow it to dry as instructed by the maker, then sand down the fixed location so that the filled location is level with the rest of the sink. Finally, discover a porcelain touch-up paint that best matches your sink's color and apply to the repaired location.
Your sink stopper may likewise require repair work or replacement. If you have a sink stopper, there will be a horizontal pivot rod linked to a vertical clevis, which secures the stopper to the sink. Get rid of both the clevis and the pivot rod, soaking them in vinegar or another cleansing service. Meanwhile, eliminate the stopper from the drain and check it for damage. Pay special attention to the rubber seal. If you need to replace the seal or stopper, it's a basic matter of following the producer's directions. Otherwise, soak the stopper in the cleaning 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