Karran acrylic sinks? Anyone with experience with these?
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Has anyone undermounted a sink into laminate?
Comments (4)I've undermounted three oval lavatories in laminate countertops. Used exterior grade plywood for the substrate and painted the plywood underside with several coats of an alkyld base swimming pool paint. (Alternatively, you could laminate the underside also.) Glued a narrow laminate strip to the inside edge of the cutout and caulked between the lavatory & bottom of countertop. They've been in service several years and have had no problems. Of course, a bathroom sink doesn't get near the use that a kitchen sink does. I would NOT attempt this using particle board. Just saw a showroom display of 'Counterseal' product. Looks quite nice and seems to be a quality product. Comes in 5 color variations of white, beige and black. Did not price it out and you're locked into using a 'Counterseal' sink. Link follows. Here is a link that might be useful: Counterseal...See MoreDoes anyone have a Wilsonart integrated sink?
Comments (20)I have a Wilsonart kitchen sink that is integrated with the laminate counter top. I have had it for about 4 years now, and have not experienced a problem. I like not having a lip around the edge of the sink that catches crumbs, etc., and makes it difficult to clean. Before, I was always having to take a knife & scrape under the edge to get all the gunk out. Now, I just wisk everything into the sink, including water. It is not possible for this sink to leak around the edge, because it has a lip that is set into a routed edge on the hole in the counter top, and then the laminate is applied in normal fashion over that. If water cannot get under the edge of the laminate, then it also cannot get under the sink edge, either. Of course, down the road, if the adhesive fails, this would change, but I have not heard of that in many years. I know it used to do so back in the day. I like the sink so well that I had one installed in the new counter top in my bathroom, and especially love that the edge of that one doesn't trap hair, soap, etc. I have noted that the material sometimes stains (like from cleaning paint brushes, tomato sauce, etc.), but a spray of Softscrub with bleach quickly removes the discoloration & the sink looks new again. I would advise NEVER to use anything caustic or that could scratch the surface. This, I imagine, would open it up to discoloration beneath the surface that could be permanent. That means no metal scrubbing pads or scouring powder. Normally, I just clean the sink (and all my kitchen & bath surfaces) with a mixture of white vinegar, rubbing alcohol and soda water (equal proportions), with a little lemon juice mixed in for a fresh smell. This works as-good-as or better than any store-bought product I have tried. It also works great on upholstery and carpet, and is totally natural and harmless to people and my cats....See MoreCorian sink vs karran sink integrated to corian platinum
Comments (4)I've had the biggest singleCorian integrated sink now for about 12 yrs.. I put hot pans, straight from the stove in it. I dump all the frozen together ice from the ice maker in it (not at the same time as the hot pans!). I have never had ANY problems with this sink! My daughter had the same sink installed in her kitchen 8 years ag. She works and her husband is a SAHD and a total slob. Did I mention the two now teenaged sons? Believe me, that sink has seen it all and it looks as good as the day it was installed....See MoreWho owns a Karran Acrylic Sink?
Comments (0)KD recommended a Karran acrylic sink over a Karran stainless steel sink. Hesistant to pull the trigger because in the past I've had experience with these types of sinks staining, hard to clean / maintain, etc. Please share your thoughts! Thanks in advance! Karen...See More- 10 years ago
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