US favors undermount sink; other areas like top mount (less chips)
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Is 3/4" marble enough for an undermount sink bathroom vanity top
Comments (6)With kitchen counters that thick, I believe they face the counter with a layer of ply to support the stone. I wouldn't think that the sink would have problems with the thickness, the weight of the stone and the sink might make the slab crack if not supported across the vanity span. You could post this question over on the kitchen forum too....See MoreAre under mount Sinks hard to keep clean?
Comments (9)I have an undermount, with what I think they call a "slight reveal" in that the hole in the granite is big enough that a tiny bit of the "lip" of the sink is still visible. So there is no crevice hidden below where "stuff" can get. It is super easy to clean, and though the "line" is not as sophisticated looking as it would be with zero reveal, it is so easy to keep clean that I like it this way. With zero reveal, you SHOULD also have no problem, as long as the curved edge of the sink is caulked, and they cut the granite perfectly. With a negative reveal, you can end up with a little area underneath that is hard to see, and so may not stay clean....See MoreHow to Use an Undermount Sink with Laminate Counters
Comments (10)I am in the same boat, or similar boat anyways. Everyone says don't over spend for your area. I have WAAY over done that already just for the bones and structure. But also granite, while it is gorgeous, just isn't that important to me and I don't have high end finishes anywhere else. Although what I do have is what I wanted, so if I wanted granite, I would find the budget for it. But since it isn't that big a deal to me and since I am also nearing the end of my $, the countertop is one place that I can save some money and upgrade later if I want to. As far as looking funny for the next owners, will cross that bridge when we get to it. I plan to be here for the long haul unless something unforeseen happens. So for now, I am all about function and saving a few $ in the process if possible. So we have gone hi-res laminte all the way around, but my sink is in the corner, and might not have been the best choice for a corner, but oh well, I love it anyways. So I am going to have to do something different in that corner with the countertops. My other countertops should be here in a week or so. I think I will live with those for a little while and go from there. We have grown use to no countertops around the sink. We don't have to open the drawer to get out the silverware. :-) (the microwave is only there to try to hold the dishwasher down while the racks are pulled out. I only use the dishwasher as a dish drain)...See MoreUsing a reveal with an under-mount sink to create a "ledge" sink.
Comments (16)Not advised to create a ledge. You physically can, but now you depend on silicon to keep things water tight. If you keep a zero reveal or an overhang, then water is less likely to accumulate on the sink flange (Which is used to create the ledge). The silicone then can stay intact longer, and not be needed as the primary water guard. Often the biggest problem we see with ledge sinks is with the installation. Some issues we have been told is with accessories not fitting. However, this is easily avoidable with two best practices: 1. The fabricator should always follow the template 2. Once the hole is cut for the sink, dry fit the accessories to ensure smooth sailing from the client. If you like ledge sinks then check this new release: Kraus Kore...See MoreShannon_WI
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