One of the differences between an undermount sink and a standard drop-in sink is that the hole must be cut precisely to match the sink dimensions. It may seem obvious, but it's worth noting that it's crucial to have the sink on hand before the countertop is cut to ensure the cut is...
Undermount: This type of sink mounts to the underside of the countertop and works only if the countertop is made of a solid material, such as stone or synthetic stone. It doesn't work for laminate or tile countertops. Many stainless steel sinks use undermount designs in which the sink is ...
an undermount sink, but because of the way the sink is installed, for this purposes of this blog post, we’ve classified it as a flush mount sink). Installation takes some skill (and the countertop has to be perfectly cut), so it’s a good idea to have the sink professionally ...
An undermount sink doesn't have faucet holes, and the faucet is mounted on the countertop or the wall, so there's no need to disconnect it to remove the sink. You do have to remove the pop-up assembly (if there is one) and the drain, because you'll need to support the sink to ...
Unless a sink is well sealed, splashing water can seep between the sink and the counter top material. Over time this will damage the material beneath the counter top, leading to delamination and mold growth. Undermount sinks tend to fair better because the splashed water tends to flow directly...
This is a video on how to fabricate granite undermount kitchen sink for Do-It-Yourselfers. The project was to replace a top mount granite kitchen sink with an undermount granite kitchen sink. We took a piece of matching "pre-fabbed" granite slab (by pre-fabbed we mean the edge has been...
How to Cut & Polish Granite Undermount Sink: This is part of a 28 minute video on how to fabricate granite undermount kitchen sink for Do-It-Yourselfers. The project was to replace a top mount granite kitchen sink with an undermount granite kitchen sink.
If you love apron or undermount sinks, a wall mount installation might be your only option since it is particularly difficult to drill faucet holes in those style sinks. Examples of Deckplate, Non-Deckplate and Wall Mount Faucets Credit: Kohler What Kitchen Faucet Will Work With Your Sink?
Let's first talk about granite and why it should be sealed. I knew my college degree in geology would pay off one day. The granite used for your countertops is a natural stone made up of different interlocking mineral crystals. This is my own undermount sink at my own home. My wife lo...
1.AKDY 33″ x 20″ x 9″ Single Bowls 18 Gauge Undermount Apron Handmade Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink.The finish on this isBrushed Stainless Steeland it’s just 30 pounds. It’s one of the less expensive and good value sinks out there. ...