Remove fixed sink and worktop

[welshgaz]

I've got a Tabor combination unit where the sink and toilet are built into the one unit. Link here for info.

Unfortunately the cistern has now started to leak into the toilet so I want to replace the valve etc.

The problem I've got as that the sink and worktop is all one. There are no screw fixings so it looks like the fitters have secured the sink /worktop to the unit with silicon. The unit is butted to the rear and left walls so I can't remove the silicon here and the toilet and sink units apart to be seperate units so I can't reach into the toilet section. I've cut away all the silicon that I can access but still can't remove the sink top.

Had anyone experienced this before? I can't afford to damage the unit and replace it but surely there must be a way to access the cistern!! Help!!

Thank you in advance!!

 

[denso13]

The unit is butted to the rear and left walls so I can't remove the silicon here

A fine toothed saw between the tiles and the worktop may help but if they have been over eager with the silicone it won't be easy. No silicone available in the good old days though.....

 

[foxhole]

You have disconnect plumbing for sink?

 

[dilalio]

Photos.
Hacksaw blade or bread knife. Or kebab skewer with a cheese wire or guitar string threaded through.

 

[welshgaz]

You have disconnect plumbing for sink?

Yes, that was my hope at first!! Unfortunately even with the waste and taps disconnected its not moving!!

 

[welshgaz]

A fine toothed saw between the tiles and the worktop may help but if they have been over eager with the silicone it won't be easy. No silicone available in the good old days though.....

Thanks for the advice on the saw blade, I'll try cutting the clip from a junior hacksaw blade and CAREFULLY(!!!) run that asking the gap. I've managed to get the silicon from back of the unit and the wall but struggling to access the silicon bead that Is between the sink top and the wooden unit / frame. I just think it'll have to be just brute force and hoping!!

 

[welshgaz]

Photos.
Hacksaw blade or bread knife. Or kebab skewer with a cheese wire or guitar string threaded through.

That's a great idea, thank you.