Clean the pipe

After you've removed the old strainer, clean the pipe. Make sure to scrub any grit or debris from the sink's interior using hot soapy water. If it's rusted or otherwise damaged, replace it. To attach the new strainer, place the slip-nut over the tailpiece pipe and the trap pipe. Then, place a plastic washer and a compression nut on the back of the strainer. Make sure that the pipes fit snugly together and that no one squeezes out the rubber washer.

Need a sink drain assembly kit

To install a new kitchen sink strainer, you'll need a sink drain assembly kit. The kit includes pliers, a basket wrench, plumber's putty, and the brass tailpiece that connects the basket strainer to the main drainpipe. Remove the old strainer and then insert the new one. Connect the new strainer using plumber's putty. If the drain connection has become loose, you should contact a plumber or use silicone caulk to reinstall it.

After removing the basket, wrap it with putty. If the thread seems to be too long, you can cut off the excess putty. Next, insert the basket strainer into the drain hole. Press firmly enough to seal the putty, but not so hard that it pushes out of the hole. Wipe the excess putty under the basket strainer. Insert a washer in the drain hole to seal it in place. The friction band shields the washer against the nut.

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Installing a Kitchen Sink Strainer