Replacing a MoenStone sink

4 years ago

Why does a 33 inch drop in cast iron sink fit into a 33 inch wide cabinet, but a 33 inch stainless steel sink needs a minimum 36 inch wide cabinet?

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
Fortunately you are mistaken. A 33" sink will undermount in a 33" cabinet.I do it all the time.
wench3858
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4 years ago
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@Joseph Corlett, LLC

That’s great news...I think? I have a plumber coming Tuesday to see if I can put in a stainless steel sink. He didn’t ask what size my sink or cupboard was he just asked what type of sink I had and what I wanted to change it to. He said most likely I couldn’t replace my MoenStone with stainless steel because the opening would be too small, he also mentioned something about clips. I asked him if I couldn't replace my sink with stainless what can I get, he said cast iron. So started researching 33 inch stainless steel sinks, they all say I need a minimum 36 inch cabinet but the 33 inch cast iron sinks say they can go into a 33 inch cabinet. Here is just one example of a 33 inch stainless steel sink stating it needs a minimum of 36 inch cabinet. Everyone I look at says I need a 36 inch cabinet.

https://www.us.kohler.com/us/Staccato-33-x-22-x-8-5-16-top-mount-double-equal-bowl-kitchen-sink-with-4-faucet-holes/productDetail/kitchen-sinks/421438.htm?skuId=373250&brandId=432896
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wench3858
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4 years ago
@Joseph Corlett, LLC i forgot to mention, I don't have granite counters, they are Formica. Thats what had me really confused when the plumber said the opening would most likely be too small. If it’s too small and it’s formica, can’t they make it larger? Also, can you recommend a 33 inch drop in sink that is a good quality? I’ve looked at so many and the prices go from $100 - $1,000 or more. I know don’t get anything higher than 18 gauge. Other than that I don’t know anything about them. Thank you
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
" If it’s too small and it’s formica, can’t they make it larger?"

Yes. In about 5 minutes with a jig saw.

" Also, can you recommend a 33 inch drop in sink that is a good quality?"

The Kohler 3821 is my best selling sink.
wench3858
Original Author
4 years ago
@Joseph Corlett, LLC, thank you, that’s what I figured. I’m really curious what this guy is going to say. He seemed pretty sure I couldn’t replace a MoenStone with stainless Even though he never asked any questions about the size of sink or cupboard. I have the feeling I’ll be looking for another plumber. All this hassle because my my garbage disposal quit working. If I’m going to get a new disposal I should replace the sink...if I replace the sink I should get a new faucet. I was going to go for new counters too but I was getting overwhelmed

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