faucet hole drilled too close to backsplash in quartz countertop
My sister had a house fire in December 2018 and had to do a total rebuild (essentially it is an entire new home build). Her GC recommended a local company to purchase and install counter tops. Someone from the company went to the house, measured the cabinets and cutout space, we selected the quartz and the salesman recommended a specific sink based upon my sister's preferences. We had several issues with the company throughout the rebuild, but when we got home Friday night, we were speechless. As you can see in the photos, the kitchen faucet literally touches the backsplash. They did the exact same thing in the basement kitchen. We complained to our GC about it and has set up an appointment for the counter top salesman to come out tomorrow morning. After looking at pictures the GC sent, the salesman said the lip on the sink didn't allow enough space to drill the hole any closer to the sink. Obviously we are not going to live with this ridiculous placement, and based on previous issues with him, anticipate he will be less than accommodating or helpful. Is my sister off-base expecting the stone company to accept responsibility for the mistakes and replace the sink (with a correct sized one) and install new quartz (unless there's acceptable options to correct the issue)? Many thanks!
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Comments (16)There are lots of durable and functional cabinets out there. I looked at and liked Cliq Studios, if you want framed. Your existing cabs are a fairly common design, should be easy to find something very close. I agree you should start out at Home Depot or Lowe's. You may find just what you want in your budget. For your countertop, you should be able to come up with a sq. ft. amount of counter space, then you can compare prices per sq.ft. Home Depot has an online countertop calculator to estimate countertops, using their selection of materials and prices. I found it very useful. Be careful that a 25" wide countertop doesn't block your doorway even more, leave plenty of room to get around the counter and through the door. I personally wouldn't like the look of mixing acrylic backsplash with quartz. As to granite, I have been told that there is more permanent type sealer available now, doesn't need redoing every year. And, at least in my area, it can be very economical, far less than any acrylic (a limited choice of stone at that low end, though)...See MoreWhat's the proper way to judge counter/backsplash, cabinet colors
Comments (41)No worries on the hijacking. This thread ended up way more interesting than it started and got to the crux of the matter, even if I didn't realize that's I was really asking. The consensus thing is interesting and so right on. I am constantly looking for validation for my choices. I consider this to be a character flaw and I'm trying to change my ways. So the way I deal with things is to not tell anyone what our decision is (well other than a few people like the friend who has been weighing in on design decisions for years and people who I know will nod politely even if they hate it). It is easier for me to be all confident and take on the attitude of "it's my kitchen and therefore the opinions of my DH and I are the only that matter" when I've not opened myself up to hearing negative comments (real and perceived) about our choices. The second I hear something negative it takes a little joy out of it for me. Like I said, it's a character flaw. That's why I don't ask for opinions on GW unless I REALLY want to know the good the bad and the ugly of it. Because people here are honest. That's a good thing, by the way, because it's the kind of honestly you won't get from the "oh that's nice" nodders and sometimes you really need that. You'll notice, for instance, that I never came back to this thread to mention what the decision actually was or to report that I did make one (thankfully just a few days after starting this thread so I could move on with my life). People here tend to be much more positive when they see a kitchen finished not only because they see the whole vision completed but also because they realize that it's not changing now so there is no need to say anything but positive comments (that reaffirm those pesky decisions). The nightmare: a finished kitchen post that only gets a handful of comments because you know people are doing the whole "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything." And of course that's when you wish you had asked for some truthful opinions while you were making the decisions....See MoreWhat color countertops and backsplash
Comments (9)I like your kitchen! Keep them as is! I think painting the walls a very light greige or almost white beige color like Pale Oak BM or Balboa Mist BM would really make your warm cabinets looks great but give you a little bit of gray coolness. Counters can be an expensive upgrade. If you do go with granite, I think a granite might be cheaper than quartz and a granite might be really beautiful in your space. There are lots of pretty granites that are durable and could work nicely with the cabinets. Below are ones that come to mind. Golden River Colonial White And maybe think about adding trim molding to your cabinets. You could DIY or hire a woodworker. This could be challenging to match the color but might add a tiny bit of flare. Or maybe a shelf above the refrigerator. Remodelaholic Update Builder Grade Cabinets with trim You don't have a soffit so you could run that trim to the ceiling. YOu could buy an assembled cabinet or shelf at Lowes of HD to out above refrigerator. Add trim to make a cohesive run on the uppers. Maybe upgrade your hardware. I like your faucet maybe something sleek like your faucet that you like. Of course with the single pulls you have you would need to find something to fit those holes. Here is a photo showing upgraded trim and shelf for books above the refrig....See MoreQuartz Countertop Holes drilled and seam.
Comments (2)"Are the Holes for faucet and soap dispenser too far back?" Yes, but not by much. "Directions for disposal switch says use 1 1/4” but countertop person used 1 5/8”. So the ring goes inside hole . Husband tried to fix using a rubber gasket underneath which works but now the look is not seamless. Tried to find bigger ring but no luck." The fabricator can fill and adhere the hole flush with a scrap, scrape the adhesive to flush, and re-drill the hole. He can even move it forward as long at the escutcheon covers the seam. This is the proper waterproof fix. " I can live with this but why say seamless from beginning?" These guys set customer expectations as well as they drill holes. "Are these issues common ?" Yes, to an inexperienced fabricator. "What could I have done to avoid?" Vetted your subs more carefully....See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoPull the faucet and plunge a 1 3/8" diamond bit through the top and sink flange about 1/2" more forward than the existing hole. You'll have to shim opposite the sink flange to reinstall the faucet. If the old hole peeks out from the rear of the faucet escutcheon, grind a scrap to fill and adhere it in place. The repair will be inconspicuous because it's hidden by the faucet, but with that solid color, don't expect it to look as nice as these, none my fault:
Rarely do I disagree with TCK and Jan, but that sink should have fit with no problems, especially a composite when you can rip down the front flange a tad. This sink was mounted too far back and I'll bet there's a big fat unnecessary front rail too.
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Thank you to everyone who has replied, very much appreciated. Here's a photo with the the front to back measurements. The thickness of the back splash isn't a factor, in the basement, we used the thin subway tiles and the faucet is mounted in same place (same sink, same counter width). The faucet diameter is 2", so I believe that's pretty standard. The counter had already been built and in place when the stone guy came over to measure. One thing to possibly note; the back of the counter isn't flush with the sink' there's an overhang of 'prox 1/4".
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Note the faucet position please. I was just going to change this from a double to a single bowl without changing the cutout, but I noticed their blown reinforcement rod:
I suggested they double their budget and have me install an Elkay Quartz Luxe which would eliminate the repaired rod.
This model sink pushed the faucet escutcheon to within a 1/4" of the backsplash and I had to fill the old faucet hole. I had to notch the sink flange too. I bisected 4 sink clip slots and had to fill them. If you were a drip falling off the handle tip and the inside of the nozzle, you'd land on the two in the rear, however, they're very difficult to find:
Such are the tradeoffs. No, the handle does not touch the bar top. They are delighted.
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