Frankly speaking, installing a utility sink in a laundry room can be fun if you’ll do the things rightly.

In fact, the below-mentioned steps will help you to install a utility sink in your laundry room in a hassle-free manner without even needing help or guidance from an expert.

Well, we’ve been recommending these steps and methods to our clientele for years if not decades and the feedback that we’ve received so far is promising and positive.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that installing the best utility sink within a garage or laundry is a smart alternative to traipsing through your home to sink.

To be honest, these sinks require at least a basic knowledge of plumbing so that the installation can be done correctly.

Similarly, these sinks require drain pipes that have got both hot and cold water to supply your utility sink faucets, as well as a drain line that will carry wastewater away.

How to Install a Utility Sink in a Garage?

So, here I come with important steps that you need to follow when it comes to installing a utility sink in a garage.

All these steps have been time-tested so you don’t have to worry at all.

However, you need to make sure that you don’t skip any of these steps in order to expedite the process in a hassle-free manner.

Doing experiments with these steps can do more bad than good for sure.

Connecting the Water Lines

You need to be well-prepared with the below list of items in order to prevent any last-minute misadventure.

Materials Needed

• Soft copper tubing
• Crescent wrench
• Compression fittings
• Compression couplings
• Copper clips

*Note: The main water supply needs to be turned off before starting the installation of a utility sink in your laundry room.

Step 1

First and foremost, you need to measure the distance between the hot and cold water pipes as well as the location where you want to install your sink.

Once you’re ready with the measurement, the next thing that needs to be done is to cut two pieces of copper tubing for this measurement, leaving a few inches extra that you need.

The excess tubing can be cut later.

It’s always advisable to keep the distance less than ten feet for the optimum result.

Make sure that the water is flowing free without any disturbance or blockage from the pipes to the sink.

From my past experience, all I can say is that the farther away your sink is from your plumbing the more risk of leakage and other plumbing problem may occur.

So, in order to minimize these risks, you must try to keep the distance between the two as less as possible for you.

Step 2

Once you’re done with the aforementioned step, the next thing that needs to be done on your end is to locate the exposed hot and cold water pipes on the wall.

Have a wrench handy to screw a compression coupling onto the end of each pipe.

It is solely your responsibility to ensure that the coupling fits tight and isn’t loose by any chance.

Step 3

Now, it’s time to take your soft copper tubing and attach its one end to the compression coupling on one of the pipes.

The same process needs to be repeated for the other pipe as well.

Furthermore, you need to attach the tubing to the coupling using a compression fitting.

Finally, tighten these items using a wrench.

Step 4

I think till now you would be aware of the fact that one pipe would be for hot water and the other for cold water.

You need to mark them in such a way that later they can be easily distinguished when you would be installing the sink as well as the fixtures.

A magic marker or a small paper label will do the trick for you.

Step 5

Well, each of the copper tubes needs to be run along the wall.

Furthermore, these tubes need to be attached to the wall, you can use copper clips for the same.

Make sure you keep these two tubes side by side for a more uniform appearance.

On top of it, make sure they end at the location where you would be planning to install the sink and the faucet handle.

At the same time, in order to reap maximum benefits from these tubes, you must ensure NOT TO BEND them.

Bending these tubes may lead to leakage or even breakage in the worst-case scenario.

Since these tubes are made up of copper so you can’t expect them to be highly flexible.

Installing the Drain Pipe

Materials Needed

• PVC pipe
• Plumbers putty
• Y PVC pipe fitting
• Large wrench
• Drain assembly

Step 1

First thing first, you need to locate the drain hookup vent pipe that is usually located lower on the wall near the floor.

Make sure you thoroughly coat the threads on the pipe with the plumber’s putty.

The end of the Y fitting needs to be screwed in such a way that one half of the “y” portion is pointing towards the floor and the other is pointing towards the ceiling.

As soon as the putty dries it creates a watertight seal.

Step 2

Once done with the aforementioned step, the next thing that needs to be done is to screw the flange portion of the drain assembly into the top area of the Y pipe.

This includes the strainer.

Well, some drain assemblies do come with the faucet that you buy.

However, you can buy it separately as well.

For example, if you’re planning to install garbage disposal then you might have to buy a flange extender in order to cross the extra distance.

Step 3

A P-trap needs to be installed on the other side of the Y.

The P-trap is a piece of PVC piping that prevents gas or air from any outside source from traveling up your drain and causing odors or foul smells.

In order to make sure the seal is tight you need to apply the plumber’s putty again on these threads.

Step 4

You must ensure that the Y piece is fully outfitted before attaching it to the main drain line.

First, screw this on and then secure it with the plumber’s putty in order to achieve an optimum result.

It’s your sole responsibility to place the pipe at a pitch so that draining of water can be quick, easy, and fast.

Unfortunately, in the case of two-level water will not drain downward.

Installing the Sink

Materials Needed

• Utility Sink
• Plywood or other wood
• Handsaw
• Nails
• Silicone sealant
• Level

Step 1

First and foremost, you need to measure the sink and then use this measurement as a guide and cut a hole in a piece of plywood to match.

Use this piece as your countertop and then construct your countertop to support your sink using wood nails so that everything can be well secured in place.

Take the size and weight of the sink into consideration and also, provide appropriate support to the countertop.

Well, you need a sturdy base to hold your sink.

In order to make sure all the surfaces are sitting even you may use a leveling machine.

It is very important to have all the surfaces level for proper and fast sink draining.

Step 2

Make sure to mount your sink when the countertop is constructed.

For creating a watertight seal you must be needing silicone putty around all the surfaces of your sink at the junction where the sink’s edges meet the countertop.

Step 3

Hook up water lines to each faucet handle after installing faucet fixtures.

You need to make sure that you attach the faucet and sprayer head to the appropriate lines.

Well, if you’ve got a separate sprayer then, in that case, you need to use an extension coupling in order to connect the sprayer to the waterline.

On top of it, if the sprayer is already installed inside the faucet spout then you don’t have to expedite this step rather you can skip it.

Step 4

The sink drain needs to be connected to the drainpipe using the drain assembly that comes with your faucet kit.

For ensuring tight seals around all the attachments you can use the plumber’s putty along with silicone gel.

The excessive dried plumber’s putty or silicone gel needs to be cleaned immediately.

Turn the main water supply and your sink would be ready to use.

Step 5

Allow the water to run for a couple of minutes.

Meanwhile, you check for any leakage or damage beneath your sink.

The important areas that need to be checked are the drain, the faucet couplings, and most importantly, the P-trap.

Last but not least, if everything seems to be dry then you’re good to go.

And, thank yourself as the sink and the plumbing both are successfully installed.

Why Should I Install a Utility Sink in my Laundry Room?

Even before you start installing a utility sink in your laundry room, you might be inquisitive about the benefits associated with it, right?

Well, I’ve come up with 5 reasons why you should install a utility sink in your laundry room.

Let’s discuss each of these so that most of your doubts are cleared before you initiate the installation process.

Does it make sense?

Messy Cleanups

When you’re struggling to find a space for cleaning your dirty clothes including shoes then a utility sink can do the trick for you.

It goes without saying that during a rainy season your shoes and clothes need to be cleaned perfectly so you can do that in a utility sink with ease.

In general, a utility sink is comparatively larger in size as compared to a kitchen or bathroom sink so it can easily accommodate a large number of clothes.

In fact, you can even wash your pet in it.

It’s always advisable to buy a utility sink of good quality so that it doesn’t chip or stain easily.

We at izzysmarthomeguide.com advise buying a ceramic utility sink.

Unlike a kitchen sink, a utility sink has a larger drain which simply means it will not clog easily when used for messy cleanups.

Installing a utility sink in your laundry room can be of great help if you’ve kids and pets in your house.

The mess caused by them while playing in the yard during the rainy season can be effectively dealt with if you’ve got a utility sink in your laundry room.

Hand Washing Laundry

At times, you might have to wash some of the clothes by hand, and in such scenarios, a utility sink could be a viable option.

Those delicate clothes and other laundries that you wish to clean by hand can easily fit in your utility sink.

I prefer soaking these clothes in my utility sink and cleaning them later.

In-House Gardening

Well, if you love in-house gardening and have small plants in your house then a utility sink can be used for watering them.

All you need to do is to carry the plant pots to the utility sink for watering them.

In fact, you can use that opportunity to clean the surfaces wherein the plants are kept.

Pet Washing

Yes, you heard it, right.

A utility sink has sufficient space for cleaning the pets.

During the chilling winter season, a utility sink could be a viable place to clean your pets.

And, the best part is, you can help your pets to take a bath in a utility sink without messing up the entire house.

For Soaking And Cleaning Oven Or Grill Racks

Well, those greasy ovens and grilled racks need a large space for cleaning and drying.

A utility sink is a viable option for soaking and cleaning them.

It’s A Wrap

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Cutting long-story-short, all the steps and methods discussed and recommended in this post have been tested by our clients.

And, the feedback that we’ve received so far is positive and promising.

That’s all, as of now:):)