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16 years ago

We're building a new master bath. The granite counter will be 8 ft long and have 2 sinks in it. I want to get under mount sinks, however, I'm wondering what happens if a sink gets cracked or chipped? Can the sinks made of china be repaired without having to pull them out? I'm concerned because my DH is not the most careful soul. Within a month of installation, he damaged (chipped) our new granite in the kitchen. Two weeks after the floor was finished, he dropped a hammer and dented the wood, and within 2 weeks of setting up our brand new wood bed, he dropped a big shelving unit on it that left a sizable mark on the foot board. Frustrating to say the least. It's clear that I need to be sure before the install that if he breaks the sink we can get it fixed without damaging the granite. As ugly as it may be, I'm almost thinking a self rimming sink may be a better choice? Any thoughts or suggestions?

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Fori
16 years ago
I'm not sure about the removal, but as far a s other aspects of your problem...

Some of the drop in sinks are really nice, so don't worry about being able to find one that isn't ugly. Still harder to clean though, and more likely to get chipped by your DH with the exposed rims.

Are you sure the granite will hold up?

Little chips can be repaired--not perfectly, but OK.

Have you considered a more resilient material for a sink, like Silgranite or plastic I mean Corian/Swanstone?
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16 years ago
Thanks for the response Fori, I'm hoping the granite will hold up...at least there's a better chance in the bathroom than the kitchen. Funny you mentioned Silgranit or plastic as I saw an acrylic sink offered...have Silgranit in the kitchen and love it, never thought about it for the master. I'll have to check that out.
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16 years ago
anyone else?
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16 years ago
Replacing a broken sink with the same model sink isn't that big a deal to a good granite fabricator with plenty of experience and who mounts it right the first time. I've had it done before for clients. Just don't pick Bubba's Discount Granite and Used Tire Store to fabricate your granite and everything should be fine. ;)
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