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smwilliams317

I need help with my vessel sink on my bathroom vanity

smwilliams317
hace 8 años

I recently had my master bath renovated with the addition of a new counter top and vessel sink for my vanity. The type of vessel sink that I had installed has the faucet mount directly to the top of the vessel (1st picture). My dilemma as to do with the hot/cold hook up in the back of the sink. Currently the two lines come from a hole in the counter to the bottom of the faucet which is attached to the top of the sink (2nd picture). I'm worried that if water spills on the counter, it will run into the open hole and drip down into my cabinet. Is there a product of some kind that I can use to plug the hole? Or possibly a different idea? Cosmetics don't really matter here since the back of the sink is completely hidden from view. Thank you!

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    GannonCo
    hace 8 años

    I think you are over thinking this. Every sink is mounted in a similar way only with yours the hole itself is visible. Look at your kitchen the only thing preventing water getting down the hole is a very small smear of silicone or a gasket.

    Your water is staying in the basin the little bit that could possible splash back there I doubt would be an issue. The leak usually run down the water lines and there is nothing you can do for that issue.


    I would run a 3/8 bead of silicone AROUND not in the hole. What this would do is create a dam that the water would have to rise above. If you have 3/8 of water on your counter you have bigger issues then it getting in that whole.


    Do not fill the hole with silicone or anything else you are just wasting your time as you will never get a seal and the water will still get in the hole.

    Comentarios (12)

    • Brandi Nash Hicks
      hace 8 años
      Caulk around the bottom of sink where hole is should help secure sink and prevent water
    • leelee
      hace 8 años

      Vessel sink. Isn't the faucet supposed to be extra tall and be attached to the counter?

    • smwilliams317
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      No with these particular vessels, the faucet actually mounts to the sink.

      Here's a better picture of the full sink

    • Judy Mishkin
      hace 8 años
      Última modificación: hace 8 años

      i havent seen one this style. could we have a sideways photo...what it looks like edge on?


      ah thanks. and what does the back look like?

    • smwilliams317
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      It's hard to get a good picture of that...

      Does this make more sense?

    • Judy Mishkin
      hace 8 años

      yes! thanks. i understand now. i should think it wouldnt be too hard to seal the hole well enough... did the specs from the sink offer any suggestions? i wouldnt think so much water would go over that it would be a big problem.

      smwilliams317 agradeció a Judy Mishkin
    • smwilliams317
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      ok, thanks! I'll see if I can find the spec sheet from the manufacturer.

    • PRO
      Home Interiors with Ease
      hace 8 años

      I would consult with the supplier you bought them from...I am sure this was not installed properly?

    • User
      hace 8 años

      So, theoretically, you could pick up the whole sink, correct?

      I would outline the sink (include the recessed back part) with washable marker and lay a bead of silicone caulk well into the inside of the outline. Very little though so that it doesn't ooze out when you reset the sink....

    • PRO
      Glen and Joy Thompson
      hace 8 años
      I have dealt with this situation several times. It is possible to use a cord pass through/escutcheon to start with and then seal it with 100% silicone. Another "simple" option since aesthetics aren't an issue, simply run beads of silicone caulk around the hole and fill it in which will seal the hole. Just a couple methods I've used. Hope it helps!
      smwilliams317 agradeció a Glen and Joy Thompson
    • tatts
      hace 8 años

      You don't need to seal up the hole by filling it full of caulk. If the hoses move (knocked or grabbed from underneath, etc.) it could be a problem.

      All you need to do is create a dam around the hole. The water can never get too deep, because it will run off the edges of the countertop. I would get a piece of PVC (or other plastic) pipe, just big enough in diameter to encircle the hole, cut a 1/2"slice across it, split it on one side, slip it around the hoses (or unscrew them, pull them out, put the intact ring on and reconnect them), and caulk it in place (and up the split if you made one). That way, the hoses are free to move and you have a dam around the hole.

      If you are lucky, you might be able to find a plastic pipe that just fits inside the hole and you could caulk it in place. That would be neater.

      smwilliams317 agradeció a tatts
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