Believe me, there are NO plumbing issues involved. What MAY be an issue is finding a hardware store--or other source--for the parts you need to do a changeover. The best thing you can do for yourself is get down and climb under your present sink, the neighbor's sink, your family member's sinks, and familiarize yourself with the plumbing that's under there !! While you're down there, check for leaks, and use a ruler/tape measure to get an idea of sizes. Bathroom sinks are usually 1 1/4" diameter thinwall pipe; the tub/shower and the kitchen sink are, or should be, 1 1/2". One thing to remember: the 1 1/2" thinwall pipe hooked directly to the bottom of your sink, and tied into the "S" or "P" traps under there, is NOT NOT NOT the same as the 1 1/2" drain piping; HOWEVER--there are adapters to mate the thinwall to the heavier piping. By the way, you ARE gonna go to the store and find out what a "P" or "S" trap is, aincha?? Dont be afraid to ask Q's, and do realize many of the guys you ask are about as ignorant as you are when it comes to plumbing....many--not all of 'em. THEN: when you find somebody who sounds like (s)he can help you do this project, and they put down on paper the parts you need, the best thing you can do is repeat the process--go find somebody else at another store who can do likewise, and then compare the parts recommended, &c. Maybe this soundz like plumbing 101--you're right, it is. Anything else spellz disaster in the making, not to mention the resultant feeling you bin ripped off and jerked around, and that you coulda done a better job yourself.... if only.... you'd taken to heart the suggestion of: kenn 1RmSchlHse millersport oHIo -- there's a time and place for spontaneity....

A positive reveal will help to guard the countertop from dings and chipping as it is set back from the sink rim. https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/4949013/whitehaven-sink-what-reveal-pick-it-again#21022074

Fireclay is certainly more beautiful IMHO. But I like the ease of stainless, and being free of worrying about chips, cracks, wine stains, and boiling water. I was at the store yesterday looking at sinks, and my thoughts are identical to yours. A sink is -- first and foremost -- a workhorse, so I'm going with stainless steel ... even though I think a white fireclay sink is prettier. I don't like the Vigo apron front because the front is curved and thick. The big advantage of an apron front sink is the ergonomics of being able to stand right up against the sink, as opposed to an undermount sink where there is a strip of counter in front, which makes you have to bend slightly which can be uncomfortable over time for some people. But the Vigo apron front is curved and thick and so defeats the benefit of an apron front sink. That had not occurred to me. Thanks for this. I had no idea that was the benefit of a farmhouse apron sink. I might reconsider my choice now. Farmhouse sinks are great for us short people -- I barely scrape the bottom edge of 5' tall with my shoes on. We don't have to reach our short arms so far to reach into the sink, but don't take my word for it -- go to Lowes and pretend you're working at one of their sample sinks. You'll see whether you like them or not. i contacted kohler and their's is guaranteed for life against chips but yea i suppose if that happens i''ll be stuck paying to have the work done Yeah, having them replace a chipped sink is good, but having a sink that never chips in the first place is far superior! Even if they paid for the installation, you'll never find a convenient time to schedule workmen, clear out that portion of your kitchen, and miss a day of work while it's being done. A bounce-off question: Like I said above, I was at the store yesterday looking at farmhouse sinks ... and I notice that the cabinets underneath are noticeably shorter /a little harder to access. I'm sure it has to do with necessary support under the sink. Questions: - Assuming you're sold on the farmhouse sink, is this a worthwhile trade-off? - Is this shorty cabinet still enough for a garbage disposal? (You'd think I'd have thought of that question at the store.) - I'm thinking a pull-out shelf would work well here. Any experience with such a thing?

I don't have any experience with the Elkay Quartz Luxe sinks (like the one @joseph_corlett mentioned) but I've had an Elkay Quartz Classic in white for a couple of years now: https://www.elkay.com/products/details/ELGU13322 I love the look and Mr. Corlett's right: it shouldn't stain permanently if you keep rinsing it. BUT it requires frequent cleaning and needs a lot more attention than my old Kohler cast iron enamel sink or a good stainless sink. It discolors very easily so must be rinsed thoroughly every single time something other than water goes into the sink or you'll be cleaning it all the time. I have to take out the rack and clean with dish soap and a sponge frequently, and about once a week (oftener if it looks grungy) I have to clean it with with a sponge, some white vinegar & water, Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner, and/or a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to keep it looking white. I try to minimize the use of the sink cleaner & Magic Eraser to avoid roughening the sink surface, which will I suspect would make it even more prone to "grabbing" colors. Although I keep a rack in the sink, somehow it got a couple of tiny chips or dings in it, which show up as dark dots. I contacted Elkay & got this response: "Chipping/dings are not covered under warranty (attached warranty below). You are most likely seeing build up within those dings, which is giving the appearance of a different color. I recommend cleaning the sink up with a powdered cleanser such as the Bar Keeper's Friend with a Scotch Brite sponge (focus on getting within those chips/dings). If that doesn't help, the next thing I would recommend is using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. The Magic Eraser is what we have found helps the most in getting any of those "tough to get out" stains." Elkay wasn't much help regarding fixing the dings: "We personally don't have any touch up kits or recommendations for filling chips in quartz sinks, but I suggest that you speak with a professional in dealing with quartz. You could try reaching out to a countertop fabricator or researching some recommendations online." (I just decided to ignore the dark dots between cleanings.) That being said, I still like the sink. But it definitely takes work to keep it looking good and would drive me nuts if I still had kids at home!