My backsplash is also granite and behind the stovetop.
Replace sink under granite countertop.
Regardless of the mounting you can remove a sink from your granite countertop on your own but you ll need to be patient and careful to protect the stone.
Each sink installation varies.
Either overmounted or undermounted based on how they attach to the granite.
Detach the nuts holding the sink to the bolts on the granite countertop s underside with a wrench.
I have an undercounter mount sink with granite countertop.
Ashlee and cody walk through how to remove an old.
Consult the sink s manual for specific fastener types and.
Align the sink with the perimeter of the sink opening in the countertop.
I have removed many kitchen sinks from under granite generally they have bolts epoxy d on very thin metal tabs and caulked in around the to under the lip of the granite which is easily cut by starting a small spot then either using a sharpened scraper or easier using a diamond cable with one person on top one under pulling other yielding goes pretty fast.
Replacing and updating an undermount sink is a simple way to add some extra style to your kitchen or bath.
Apply silicone adhesive around the top edge of the sink.
Can the sink be replaced without ruining the granite countertop.
Sinks for granite countertops can be installed in one of two ways.
If silicone was used to glue down your under mount sink then you have another problem.