Narrowing down the large selection of bar sinks to the one you ultimately purchase is perhaps the hardest part of a home bar project. But once you have made that choice, it is time to get down to the business of installing the bar sink. Let me say up front that if you have any doubt about your ability to properly install the sink. You can not only cause leaks and possible flooding, but you can damage the sink you just purchased and that might make you more mad than a flood!
The method used to install the sink will depend on what type of sink you purchase. If you purchase a drop in type of sink, the process is fairly straight forward. Your sink literature will have included cut out dimensions and possibly a template to use when cutting the opening in your counter top. Again, if you are not sure how to do this with your particular counter top material, consult the professionals.
Once you have the proper size opening, the sink can be placed into the hole. Some sinks will need to be attached using brackets from under the counter. The bracket basically screws into the counter on one end and attaches to the sink on the other. These brackets are what hold the sink firmly in place. If your sink is not attached by brackets, you will need to use silicone to attach it to the counter top. Use clear silicon in order to make it not obviously visible. Simply put a thin bead of silicone around the underside of the lip of the sink and position the sink in place. It is advisable to place some kind of weight into the sink in order to ensure good contact between the sink flange and the counter. Let the silicone dry overnight.
Once the sink is firmly in place, you can connect the drain and water lines. In order to hook up the drain, you will first need to install a strainer into the hole in the bottom of your sink. Be sure to use plumbers putty between the sink and strainer to avoid leaks. Once the strainer is in place, you can attach the tail piece and trap, then connect that to the main drain. This sounds complicated but is actually a pretty simple process. Once the drain is securely in place, you can connect the water lines to the faucet and test all the connections for leaks.
The only thing left to so is enjoy your new bar sink!