I have got the strainer disconnected from the pipe and have scored around the bottom of the strainer getting all the old putty off but it won't budge. I even hit it with a hammer all around it and it hasn't moved. Any other suggestions.
How do I remove a sink strainer
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Jimbo
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Whether this is a kitchen or lav sink, there is a NUT under the sink which needs to be removed.
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IF there is putty UNDER the sink, then it has gotten into the threads and you will NOT be able to unscrew it. YOu will have to saw it out.
Nelrossen10
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Start by removing the pipes that are connected to the old sink strainer.
Once the fittings are out of the way remove the old strainer nut with a large pair of pliers. This can be a little tricky sometimes. If you cannot get a good grip on it you may need to cut the nut out before you can remove the strainer. After the nut has been removed you can pull the old strainer out from the top of the sink.
Once the fittings are out of the way remove the old strainer nut with a large pair of pliers. This can be a little tricky sometimes. If you cannot get a good grip on it you may need to cut the nut out before you can remove the strainer. After the nut has been removed you can pull the old strainer out from the top of the sink.
