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Posted by PE on January 27, 2007, 12:49 pm
The old mounting hardware was so badly corroded that I had to cut it off in
order to remove the old fixture. But I share your concern about the basin,
and may give your second suggestion a try. Thanks!
>
> > Hi all: Request advice re. problem I've encountered while replacing
> > faucet
> > in bathroom vanity. The valves and spout are mounted in the countertop,
> > and
> > the basin in front of them is an undermount variety. I removed the
basin
> > for easy access to the faucet hardware, but when replacing the basin
after
> > installing the new fixtures, I discovered that the rubber/metal washer
> > that's under the counter and at the base of the new spout apparently has
a
> > larger diameter than the one it replaced, and it prevents the flange
> > around
> > the top of the undermount basin from snugging up against the underside
of
> > the counter. There's insufficient space to move the basin forward, so
the
> > only option would seem to be, if possible, to remove a semi-circle of
> > material approx. 2" across and 1" deep from the basin flange in order
for
> > the same to be able to clear the spout washer. Would appreciate any
> > advice
> > whether it's possible to do so without cracking/ruining the basin and,
if
> > so, best method and tool(s) to use. Also any ideas for alternative
> > work-around. Would like to keep the new hardware if I can and would
> > rather
> > not buy a new basin. Thanks for your replies!
> >
> >
>
> It's probably better to use the old mounting washers against the new
> fixture. Or you could grind or nibble a section off the new mounting
> washer. I would be a little cautious about modifying the mounting ring
for
> the lavatory. Any cutting or grinding is asking for deformity and a poor
> fit, and those flanges are not easy to find.
>
> Happy modeming,
> Bill
>
>
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