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How did you have your Whitehaven sink delivered?

3 years ago

I’ve decided on a Kohler Whitehaven sink for my upcoming kitchen reno and I’m ready to order. Now I just want to get it here without damage. Any tips on where you ordered from and your experience with shipping/delivery? So many options with Amazon, Home Depot, Wayfair.

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nycbluedevil_gw

3 years ago

Build.com arrived today in perfect condition.

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Cherie
3 years ago
Great pick! This is a gorgeous sink.

I kept an eye out for sales at the Kohler showroom, Wayfair, Lowes and Home Depot since I had time to order. When it went on sale at Lowes, my DH called HomeDepot to price match and we got an extra 10% off.

We had the sink delivered to the store. My DH wanted to inspect it before taking it home and he would have asked for an exchange if it was damaged. Also, I didn't want it delivered to the house and left at the bottom of the front steps until I got home from work. And I didn't want to drag it into the garage on my own.

Side note, I blew all the savings on the Pete's sink mount recommended by Joe Corlett. Shipping, duties/taxes and exchange to Canada adds up. But it did make leveling the sink a breeze. It was well worth it. I have about a 1/2" positive reveal around the sink. I have my faucet handle facing forward just over the edge the counter. I can keep my drippy hands in the sink. The Kohler sticker on my sink was 1/4" off center which the installer used as a guide for centering the faucet hole (I watched him do it) so my faucet is 1/4" off centered. If I could do it again, I would have asked if I could have a minute to throw up my laser level across the center of the sink.

If you're not aware, you'll need to order the drain and sink grid separately. I ordered it from the Kohler showroom since I wanted to see the different finishes in person and it was delivered the next day. I asked if there were any promotions and they gave me 30% off.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
Kohler ships an 80 pound sink in a regular cardboard box.
Becky H
3 years ago
My local HD has a 36” in stock. I need to make a final decision if this is the one I want and if I want the 36” or a 33”.
Ericka OMalley
Original Author
3 years ago
I’m in the same situation. I could pick up the 36 at HD but I think I want the 33.
Becky H
3 years ago
@Joseph Corlett, LLC will a 33” whitehaven fit in a 33” sink base that’s not apron front? or should I get the 36” farmhouse cabinet. The cabinet co we might go with only has the farmhouse cabinet in a 36” due to spacing we might have to go with a 33” cabinet. Thank you for your advice!
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
"@Joseph Corlett, LLC will a 33” whitehaven fit in a 33” sink base that’s not apron front?"

Yes, as long as you get the short apron model.

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