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15 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
15 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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Original Author
15 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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It's in my living room now. No plywood, but there are 4 threaded holes for the clips/screws in the bottom of the top. If I silicone it do I have to lay it across sawhorses? I believe that it is bad it to lay it flat on the ground. Due to the tight area is it going into, it might be hard to maneuver it with the sink attached. The space is 42", but the door molding is in the way, so we'll have to go in at an angle and then lower it once it's past the door molding. We won't be able to hold it from the back or the sides too easily. I would love to be able to place the top, then install the sink with the clips. Of Course I am listening to advice because I don't want it to fall!
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http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Kraus-30-inch-Undermount-Single-Bowl-Steel-Kitchen-Sink/3381330/product.html?recset=6dac2caf-d369-4714-9fe2-78e9af16ec78&refccid=XEKNVWUQRX2YAE2H4CJDE2D5UI&searchidx=1&recalg=63&recidx=1 This sink is the same brand and undermount. It is 1.5 inches smaller (30 inches) with squared sides and $60 more. It says the required cabinet width is 33 inches. So...you need 3 additional inches for this sink and 4.5 inches for the sink I originally asked about above. What? Why?? They are very similar sinks. I don't get it. Anyone have any insight? I really want the first sink I asked about...the 31.5". Anyone know exactly how big...long and thick...those clips are to install? There is a decent amount of space between the top of my cabinets and counter top...to fit the clip...as long as the bolt is not needing twisting quite far from the sink edge and would hit there. Also...my husband measured the inside of the cabinet for me again and promised the inside wall to wall is 35.5 exactly.
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Original Author
15 years ago
anyone else?
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15 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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