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zero radius sink / quartz counters - how to reveal / template

13 years ago

Hi,

We've got a Zero Radius Sink (From overstock.com - very similar to the Franke sinks -

Anyways, we're templating for the counters right now and since the sink is zero radius, we're not sure how to cut out the caesarstone for the sink. The fabricators claim they need a 3/8" radius in the cutout of the counter to prevent cracking. If that's the case, then how do people achieve the look below?

Thanks!

{{!gwi}}

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prairiegirl2010

13 years ago

Just wanted to share my sink/counter which sounds similar to yours. Love it by the way, no seams and a perfect corner!!!

And one more, forgive the cartoons.....

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davidro1
13 years ago
they never do.

That image is a fictional notion, produced by a photoshop operator.

You will be very happy with a small roundedness in the four inside corners or your sink cutout. Even with a radius larger than 3/8".
jhwu
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks, Davidro1.
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jhwu
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13 years ago
Hi prariegirl - that looks quite smart! Its similar to what we're doing - Blizzard Caesarstone w/ a Vigo Zero radius sink from Overstock.com. I don't think we'll be able to avoid a seam though, our dimensions are 20" longer than the slab length.

Can I ask you how you handled the corner cuts? Are those 3/8" radius? Do you have a slight negative reveal where the corners are?
prairiegirl2010
13 years ago
Morning, I'll be honest, I didn't really ask about the inside of the sink radius. Everywhere else is 1/8", corners etc and the reveal is flush. Our island is 9 x 4 as we were told that each slab can do 120" without a seam. We do have a seam along the cabinet wall, but its barely noticeable at all!!!
We're blizzard ceasarstone as well. Love it. So far so good with the stain removal!!
harley67
13 years ago
JHWU....where did you get your faucet?....I have been looking for that particular one....hope you can help...
typeprof
13 years ago
prairiegirl-your sink, countertop, faucet is awesome. Cabinets were just delivered at my house and I have yet to buy a faucet. I was thinking about the Blanco Meridian which is similar to this. Can you tell me what this is? It looks great!
Matt Gross
8 years ago
I know this is an old thread, but we just purchased a blanco zero radius sink and ran into the same problem with our caesarstone installer stating that they need a 3/8th inch radius. Should I find another sink or should I just do an negative reveal and just live without the nice corners?

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