Under Counter Mount Kitchen Sinks
Drop in sinks also called self rimming or top mount are still the most common type of kitchen sink.
Under counter mount kitchen sinks. A drop in sink has a visible lip around its perimeter that rests flat on the countertop. In granite or stone counters the procedure is very stable and secure. Insert one end of the clamp through the sink. Line up the sink beneath the sink opening and press it against the stone.
Lay a two by four board across the top of the granite above the sink opening. The sink is made of durable 18 gauge stainless steel with a brushed finish to provide long lasting use while the insulated coating on the underside reduces waste disposal and water noise to help keep your kitchen quiet while you work. Undermount kitchen sinks. Drop in sinks are mounted to the top of the counter top.
Make sure to get a professional or someone who knows what they re doing. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online sinks store. Undermount sinks are typically attached with a two part epoxy adhesive and sealed with silicone caulking around the perimeter. Combine style and function with a new kitchen sink.
An undermount sink as the name suggests is a sink that is mounted underneath a countertop in a kitchen or other room. Kraus kore workstation 30 in x 19 in stainless steel single bowl undermount commercial residential workstation kitchen sink all in one kit with drainboard item 1448852 model kwu110 30. Get 5 in rewards with club o. The sink basin drops straight into the countertop cut out and the perimeter lip holds everything in place.
Hillman 4 piece steel kitchen sink mounting hardware kit for. Item 469426 model 56118. The hidden edge of the undermount sink has an attractive streamlined appearance and the lack of crevice or a lip makes the edges less likely to catch dirt. Undermount sinks install underneath the sink s countertop with special mounting brackets screwed into the counter itself.
However in laminate counters with particle board cores the stability is in question.