I m trying to figure out if how i can figure out how big my cutout is in the granite for the drop in sink without removing the sink.
Convert drop in sink to undermount.
He wouldn t undermount it because he was certain the cut edges of the wood would rot.
An undermount sink is usually paired with solid surface countertop s solid granite quartz corian etc.
At one time drop in sinks were the only game in town.
This type of sink is also substantially cheaper than undermount sink designs.
Whereas with the undermount sink requires it to be polished smooth and have straight lines because that s going to be part of the.
Sandy the simple answer is no and here is why.
So if you have a drop in sink most likely you have a laminate or tile countertop.
While the world of kitchen sinks is large and varied there are at least 10 basic types for most homeowners doing a kitchen remodel the field narrows down to two basic configurations.
You install a drop in from the top of the sink cabinet by lowering it into a cutout opening whereas an undermount is attached to the underside of the countertop form inside the sink cabinet.
1 yes an undermount sink can easily be converted to a drop in sink.
Therefore the cut where the top installs is unfinished.
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When undermount sinks first hit the consumer market they were expensive and considered difficult to install.
We currently have drop in sinks.
How difficult would this be can you sand granite to get smooth edges if you are able to replace the sink.
Diva can you replace a regular drop in countertop sink with an undermount sink.
They also come in models with one two or three bowls.
If you can find one that is close to spec all that you have to do is drop it in and secure with silicone.
I m wondering can you replace the drop in sink with an undermount sink without replacing the granite.
Our gc had to install our undermount prep sink as a drop in in our oiled wood island.
Most likely it s jagged and uneven because the lip of the top mount sink will cover it up.
A drop in sink obviously uses a rough in with the granite.
It looks fine not great but fine.
I can t get into my photobucket account right now for some reason but i ll post a pic on this thread when i can get back in.
Drop in sinks are made using different types of materials but the most common are stainless steel and ceramic.