Qestion on undermount sink? (how much, countertop, kitchen, stainless steel)

[Bigg Mann]

We bought an undermount kitchen stainless steel sink that is 10 inches deep, and only cost 59.00 as a discontinued item.

It has a 1 and 1/2 inch edge on it, so can it be mounted like a regular sink and not under mount?

[chet everett]

The ability to undercount depends on how level the edge is all the way around. You can gnerally "drop-in mount" any sink BUT if you have ever used a drop-in w/o a nice ledge you know it often leads to a mess around the counter...


I would also pull the manufacturer's spec about how to secure the sink -- most will address how much support is needed, though honestly a drop-in mount is very low risk to pull though compared to using to few clips for undercounts.....

[woodworkingmenace]

On a "regular sink" the edge will be 'flat'.. so that it lays on the counter top...(there will be a slight bow in the flange, to recieve silicone caulking for that water tight bond).

On an under the counter type, there will be a machined recess. hmm how to explain this? it will basically be an inverted U so that the fasteners will go into the top of the 'U' and the edges of the 'U' will hold them securely from moving.

Generally, a drop in, is easy for a homeowner to mount, but, putting that one from the bottom? I always liked to turn the entire countertop on its top, so that I can work staring down at the thing, and get the fasteners secured to the bottom of the counter. 2 per corner, and one in each middle...Simply because 'thats' the only thing holding that from falling off LOL

I wish you well...

Jesse

[bustaduke]

Originally Posted by Bigg Mann

We bought an undermount kitchen stainless steel sink that is 10 inches deep, and only cost 59.00 as a discontinued item.

It has a 1 and 1/2 inch edge on it, so can it be mounted like a regular sink and not under mount?

No because they both attach differently.

busta