Fireclay apron front sink: deep chip...can I repair this??
joannakread
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Comments (6)I have the fireclay clean up sink on the perimeter and the stainless undermount in the island for the prep sink. They are close enough I can turn and reach the other sink. The KD suggested the stainless. I considered other materials, but I liked the size of this one the best. The stainless sink is not a shiny finish. And the appliances are stainless, so it's not the only stainless in the kitchen....See MoreAnyone Had Their Fireclay Apron Sink Crack or Craze?
Comments (19)" I understand that the Franke sinks are not identical in size. Is that going to pose a problem if I have the sink replaced? " No. "Also, I saw that there is a repair kit. Do you know if it works for cracks as well a scratches and if it does the job or is replacing the sink the best option?" Repair kits won't work. You need replacement. " My contractor says it is too risky to try to replace the sink." His is mistaken. " Apparently, you know something that he does not." I've done several hundred sink replacements; virtually all without removing the countertop. " Will you contact me at the email above so we can discuss this problem." Joseph Corlett, 248-842-5693, loosedeckcannon@gmail.com "What about refinishing the sink like they do bathtubs?" Go ahead, set your money on fire. These folks did before they called me:...See More42" sink base cabinet for apron sink...can I do 36" sink?
Comments (21)Nicole: If the end pieces I pictured above were missing, you'd be looking at an exposed cabinet style and the top and bottom rail on each end and a hole between the three. The drawer end covers the void and makes your eye continue the line from the doors upward. A flush piece in the void would have to fit perfectly, be finished matched, would not continue the line, and would therefore look stupid. You're not going to find any pictures because no one would ever go through that much work for something that's not going to look good. Here's a full size 33" apron sink properly mounted in a 36" cabinet. The distance from the cabinet end to the sink apron end will be 3" on your job, not the 1 1/2" pictured here which I admit doesn't look too bad. That sink was replaced by this short apron Elkay Quartz Luxe. The bottom of the apron now lines up with the adjacent drawer bottom, and there is virtually no cabinet face exposed which I think looks better. I made the customer find a factory painted color match trim (you provide, you agree color matches) which I installed above and flush with the top of the middle rail to fill the gap. That didn't have to fit nearly as nicely as flush side fillers would have to, because only the person reaching under the sink will ever see it....See MoreDealing with chip in brand new Fireclay apron sink
Comments (4):) I had to really strain to find it even with you pointing it out. Forget about it and move on. In a week, you won't see it either - it in no way deserves your stress. I promise....See MoreTiffani
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