In this video this old house plumbing and heating contractor richard trethewey explains how to add sink valves to laundry supply lines.
Adding a sink to my laundry room.
Placement of the utility sink within your laundry room is based both on where you want it and on.
New floor tile paint moldings and ikea cabinets including sink and faucet.
Or mount a sturdy metal bucket to a wall that has plumbing.
The primer line will flow water into the c trap of the drain creating a seal that keeps sewer gasses from backing up into your home.
With your 5 8 inch.
Open the valves to drain the pipes into a bucket.
Don t think that you have to have an entire room dedicated to laundry.
Required materials for this project 1 1 2 in.
Plastic trap assembly 1 1 2 in.
Renovation of a tiny laundry room.
You can also choose a sink that will add character to your laundry room.
Find laundry room remodel costs including the cost to move washer and dryer hookups upstairs or into a converted closet or garage.
Do make sure that your laundry room has a floor drain which will require a primer line.
Generally assuming you do not have high water table issues that would require unusual backflow prevention and such on the drain usually just a matter of cutting into the wall to get to the sewer line where the washing machine joins it and cutting in a new wye tapping off the existing water lines that feed the washer then a bit of drywall repair and painting can run from 300 range.
A deep stone bowl sink sitting atop a counter will create a contemporary look.
Copper pipe 2 in.
Homeadvisor s laundry room cost guide gives the average cost of adding a laundry room to an existing house or building an addition.
Drain pipe 90 degree long turn elbows 90 degree vent elbows cabinets caulk cleanout plug compression angle stops 2 copper strap countertop.
Instructions assess your layout.
Drill through the studs.
Try a galvanized metal washtub retrofitted on a countertop.
Find the price to add plumbing cabinets a utility sink and more.
Cabinet frames doors handles and sink from.
A farmhouse sink is a good choice if you like a country look.
Vent pipe 1 2 in.
Turn off water and disconnect clothes washer hoses from hot and cold water pipes.