show me your faucet set up with undermount sinks.
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imrainey
16 years agolynninnewmexico
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Comments (6)I was all set to order the Rohl Allia. Went to the store and, while I was there, looked around at all the bath and kitchen displays. I got to the Kohler section and saw an interesting display. There was a large divided sink with a heavy SS frying pan in it. The frying pan had a sign challenging people to try to damage the sink with the pan. Not to miss such an opportunity, I picked up the pan and dropped it from a height of 6 inches into the sink. Nothing happened. So I then picked up the frying pan and tapped the edge of the sink. Again, no damage. Then I whacked the sink a half dozen times harder than I thought any accident could cause. No damage-not even a scratch. The pan just bounced off. I was amazed. So I asked the salesperson, who had just told me that fireclay was pretty durable, if it could take that sort of abuse. She just shook her head. So I ordered the Kohler Bakersfield sink instead....See MoreMold resistant silicone for under-mount sink?
Comments (13)babyboomer1001: 100% silicone is perfect caulk between a sink flange and the bottom of stone. Polyseamseal and other Latex caulks are not; they do not have the adhesive stickiness or flexibility of silicone. It's best if you can pull your sink, clean the sink flange and stone bottom, recaulk with silicone and reinstall the sink. If this isn't reasonably possible, use a stiff plastic shim or plastic laminate to gouge the caulk out, clean the gap with acetone, and recaulk with silicone. Ignoring a leaking sink flange can have catastrophic consequences if your top has been "rodded" or reinforced with steel. If the fabricator used the wrong rod and/or the wrong bedding the rod can rust and blow up your top. I've fixed about 8 of these so far and it runs around $1,000.00-$1,600.00....See MoreBridge Faucet with Undermount Sink?
Comments (17)Thanks aokat! My faucets are all from the Rohl country kitchen collection. The bridge at the main sink (Shaw fireclay) has the side spray, which I love. The other picture is actually my utility sink (cross handled faucet) in the laundry room which is visible from the kitchen so I went with something similar. My prep, a Kohler 17.5 X 15.75 and set in sidways due to size limitations, does not have a bridge or side spray. My DH, who is the main cook, prefers this faucet. We had to put the faucet on the right of the sink rather than behind the sink, due the shallow counter there. It works out great and is handy and convenient for the prep use. He does not like having a spray, so we didn't put one there. Honestly, I don't miss it, the sink is smaller and we don't do clean up there and really don't feel the need for it. The main thing to remember about faucet size, is make sure your faucet reaches the drain. We thought we only needed a 7" throw on the faucet, but ended up exchanging for the deeper 9" because of too much splash....See MoreWho best to remove and replace under-mount farm sink?
Comments (14)$2000 is a steal for what Joseph would be taking on....especially if he promises to replace the top if he breaks it. Not many fabricators would offer that! My fabricator would only change out this sink if they homeowner signed a waiver...that if the top was damaged during the rework, they would not be liable. Same goes for uninstall and reinstall of countertops...homeowner takes on entire liability. In my neck of the woods, just a plumbing REHOOK costs $400-$800. But back to the liability....homeowners often wonder why the high price....'but it's just a little sink install"...why is it so expensive. By the time Joe would pack up tools, drive to your house, unload, set up and get an extra man (maybe) to help lift sink out, a half day is gone. You aren't paying for the sink install as much as a very specialized SKILL and service that is very hard to find. You might be able to hire a handyman to give it go....but that's a huge risk to you. Joe does it everyday, knows the tricks, knows the sink models...has been around forever. You're paying for years of knowledge and experience. Skilled, dying out trades are all getting top dollar these days and I only see this as going higher in the future. Get your sons and daughters into trade schools. I wish I made as much $ as one of my 30-something woodworking friends makes....See Morejmfromil
16 years agosanborn5
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Cloud Swift
16 years agokulagal
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16 years agojmfromil
16 years agony888
16 years agolabradoodlelady
16 years agoI needed to fit in more "stuff" on my counter than you are, but it all seems to be working out well. The air gap (required in Hawaii) is on the opposite side of the sink from the dishwasher, and the air switch for the disposal is also on the opposite side. The distance doesn't seem to make a difference, and that's with a full RO system hogging space.
I put the air switch on the left side -- I'm right handed, but I figured I'd probably be holding the sponge or pull down faucet at the same time, so it seemed to make sense to make the operation of the switch left-handed.
cat_mom
16 years agooofasis
16 years agopompeii
16 years agoDon't know if you still want to see another photo, but here is mine, complete with airswitch.
vicnsb
16 years agoCloud Swift
16 years agotoomuchstuph
16 years agodivamum
16 years agormlanza
16 years agoair switch is a button you add by your faucet for your garbage disposal. air gap is the vent thingy for your dishwasher, which most people don't need. It just depends on where you live. I live in NC and don't need one.
I just have the faucet and soap dispenser but I'm thinking about adding a hole (for either an instahot or an air switch) when the granite guys come back to cut the hole for my Mockett outlet in my island (it wasn't here yet when they came for installation).
Cloud Swift
16 years agoUser
16 years agolauraa
16 years agoWe just bought our home in July. I am hating our faucet because I really want a goose neck faucet. I only have two holes, one for faucet and one for soap dispenser. I really do not use the soap dispenser. I am looking for a goose neck faucet in oil rubbed bronze (I think) with sprayer.
here is picture
momofj_r
16 years agoshezzy_in_sj
16 years agoThis is a crummy picture. For some reason it is blurry. Couldn't be the photographer??? Haven't taken the time to retake the pic, but it illustrates the point to some degree.
The Silgranit sink has seven knock outs, IIRC. So, from left to right we put in: water filter faucet, disposal air switch, blank/empty, single hole faucet, blank/empty, soap dispenser, dishwasher air gap (CA code).
The dishwasher is on the right, and so we put the air gap to the right. I hold my sponge with my left hand, so I wanted the soap dispenser on my right, as well. The other two went to the other side for symmetry.
adunate
16 years agosanborn5
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16 years agolynninnewmexico
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16 years agosusan4664
16 years agoHi. Susan here. I have a 70/30 sink. I originally set out for a high arch faucet, but it splashed too much so I ended up with a standard size faucet and love it! Also I got a matching soap dispenser and filtered water spout.
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ozma58
16 years agofranki1962
16 years agoI wanted to have the soap dispenser on the left but it was to tight to the sidewall.
It ended up: Faucet, soap, airswicth, insta-hot (sort of useful)
kulagal
16 years agosaskatchewan_girl
16 years agojscozz
16 years agosusan4664
16 years agoSaskatchewan girl,
Thanks! My cabinets were custom made so I'm not sure of the color. They are maple with some kind of cherry stain. Here is a full picture. And yes,jscozz, many manufacturers make matching soap dispensers and water spouts. Good luck!
saskatchewan_girl
16 years agosusan4664
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16 years agoBuehl
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16 years agopatches_02
16 years agoNo,actually the faucet swings over more and don't have to use pull down. same as the soap dispenser being able to go into each sink.
akshars_mom
16 years agopatches_02
16 years ago
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