POLL: Kitchen Sink Apron Front - Fluted or not?
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long, apron front sink and 1/2: center faucet or apron?
Comments (2)I'd center the sink under the windows always. Then it depends on the faucet and style. Any other artillery on deck? Sprayer? Soap dispenser? Hot water tap? Faucet placement is partly a function of the length of the arc. I'd want to be sure it's long enough to reach both sinks and nothing impedes the swivel. Alternately, you could do a faucet plus a small tap for the sidecar or even a pair of english taps there. Some very cool possibilities....See MoreApron sink with fluted filler pieces next to it???
Comments (2)I have a hard time picturing a 30" farm sink in a 36" cabinet -- unless there's a reason a 36" sink wouldn't work, I think I'd just eat the cost of the error, which sounds like you agreed to but later regretted, and replace the 30" sink with a 36". That way you get the benefits of the larger sink and don't have to worry about the fillers looking o.k. -- frankly, IMO, part of the appeal of a farmhouse sink is the clean look and simplicity -- piecing in the extra fillers seems like it would not only create unusable deadspace around the sink (where you might as well have functional space), but would detract from the clean-lined farmhouses sink look....See MoreKitchen sink double, single, apron front
Comments (20)There are pros & cons for each type of reveal (that's what it's called regarding counter overhanging the sink or not): . Positive Reveal -- where the sink shows/granite is cut slightly larger than sink Pros: Easier to clean b/c you can see the gunk and can easily wipe it off (it only gets nasty if you leave it there) You can use the ledge to put a cutting board over the sink (assuming a cutting board is available for the sink or you can find one to fit) Cons: Silicone (caulk?) might be visible, but if they use clear you won't see it when it dries . Negative Reveal -- where the granite overhangs the sink Pros: You cannot see the gunk buildup Easiest reveal for a fabricator b/c s/he does not need to be precise with the cutout since the stone will hide any mistakes following the contours of the sink consistently. Cons: You cannot see the gunk to clean it. Edge underneath is not polished so gunk is more likely to "stick" Dirty water/food can splash up & under where you cannot see to clean it. It's difficult to see underneath to check for gunk w/o leaning way over & into the sink. Dishes have been known to break b/c when you lift them out near the edge of the sink the dish hits the stone counter & can break (or, if the dish wins, the counter could chip...but I'm not sure how likely that is). . Flush Reveal -- where the granite & sink are the same Pros: Easier to clean b/c you can see the gunk along the edges No platform over or under for the gunk to collect Cons: Very difficult to do perfectly Silicone might be visible, but if they use clear you won't see it when it dries You will find proponents of all three types of reveals here...but in the end it's what works best for you....See MoreSink straps with apron-front sink?
Comments (1)The Pete's SMK is superior to a platform. The platform is immoveable; the Pesimoki remains fully adjustable. How is he going to get a platform to land exactly where it will position the sink exactly? You want to be able to lift the sink into it's final position right after the flange is siliconed and the tops are installed. If the sink ever needs to be changed, nothing is easier than lowering the sink with a screw gun on 4 screws....See Morechiflipper
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