Is this a terrible seam/sink install?
Or am I too nitpicky?
Seam is darker than the counters.
Sink is not right up against the bottom of the counters (lots of silicone visible).
The counter at the back of the sink seems to be slightly unlevel.
Are these actually big deals like I feel they are?
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azcantada
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago@joseph they came back today and I do think the seams look better. He shaved off 1/10" on each side that he said was dark due to a dirty blade used to make the cuts, then used barkeeper's friend. I'm pretty sure it was a premade color.
The sink is attached with a whole lotta shims.
Straightedge shows the left end lower, I think? But what can be done? It does not look any better after they "fixed" it today, if not worse IMO.
azcantada
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoThe 4th and 5th pictures are with an 8' piece of trim. I can take another picture from end to end when I get home from work though. There is a gap on the left.
The installer also said he couldn't shim the back corner to make it level since the pieces were essentially all one piece now, and shifting it there would make everything move. Instead of doing the hard work. He also told us that 7/10 of the sinks he installs are not level.
If those wood shims are not going to work, what should I recommend they do instead (even though I would think they should know)? We called the salesperson (as the installer recommended) to request a technician who is apparently *the* guy to fix these things. Hopefully this guy knows what to do. I'm just sick of not having plumbing for so long with two little ones, but I know waiting and having it done right is the thing to do.
Ironically, we chose this fabricator due to their reputation as the best in the area.
Thanks for the advice.
azcantada
2 years agoThey sent the big guns in and fixed the sink. The stone itself seems to be imperfect on the underside to the right of the seam. I'm not sure I want to continue on, I think I can live with it. I hope.
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