How to prevent Water Damage Under the Sink

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I while ago I read a post on BP about someone putting slanted drip pans under the sink so that if there is a leak water flows on the floor it is reported by a renter rather than pool and cause water damage especially in a second floor unit. I can't find this post anymore. I have searched and searched, but can't find actual name of this thing. I checked at home depot and didn't find it. Has anyone used this type of preventative maintenance in there own units. Where can I find this thing or do I have to build it. A picture or a link would be great. Thanks

Ken Latchers · Answer

Or you can replumb under the sinks so that it does not leak

Kenny Tan · Answer

I did most of my own plumbing fix. What I learned is that if you plan your fix correctly so all the fitting line up and mate properly and clean/prep everything very well before assembly. That will prevent much future problems. 
Use commercial grade, black plastic fittings everywhere.
My latest headache - leaking drain under 2nd floor shower.
Luckily, it is not leaking into a ceiling.

Stephen Masek · Answer

Ryan, that is just my point.  Gas ovens and microwave ovens both are ovens, as linoleum and sheet vinyl flooring are both sheet  floor coverings.  However, you don't just use "gas oven" to refer to both.

Ryan M. · Answer

What you call sheet vinyl we call linoleum

That slip joint junk may work in your own house but tenants pack all kinds of stuff under sinks. One good hit of the slip drain junk and it's leaking.

Stephen Masek · Answer

Besides leaking plumbing, leaks may occuring around the sink edge.

Ryan M. · Answer

We solvent weld all plumbing with a union installed and then put linoleum in the cabinet. Linoleum is one piece and doesn't let water through. This cost me $4 as we always have extra linoleum around.

Jason Kosowan · Answer

I've done a couple of different things in my units to help with this.  You can just staple-gun some rubber or plastic sheeting (kind of like shelf-liner) and upturn the edges for some drip catching.

Or, you can "tile" under the counter with the peel-and-stick adhesive tiles.  IMHO, that's the only use I've found for those kinds of tiles.  LOL

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