i want an undermount quartz sink. dimensions: 33” x 9 or 10 inches

maggie200

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Any recent reviews here on Houzz?

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Joseph Corlett, LLC

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Be sure to inspect the sink immediately upon arrival. I'm talking with-a-flashlight- kind of inspection, not just a glance in the box. Composite sinks are tough after installation, but are no match for UPS.

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
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Get an Elkay Quartz Luxe please and strap it in place.
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joseph-corlett, I did as you suggested. i bought it at Overstock. yes Overstock! it's the same as they sell at Build.com but $200or so cheaper and will arrive. this Wednesday. unlike Build.com that has an estimated 5 to 8 week delivery date.
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maggie200
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Joseph Corlett, is wrapping continuuing to become the standard. i have just learned this from you. the person who measures my quartz countertop will be the installer perhaps? i do not get to pick or interview.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
last year
"...is wrapping continuuing to become the standard."

I don't know what that means.

The quartz fabricator will cut the sink cutout. He may install the sink; he may not.
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maggie200
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Do all quartz installers know about the wrapping technique?
M Miller
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You've said wrapping twice, but do you mean "strapping"?
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maggie200
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Yes, yes yes! Thanks.
maggie200
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Strapping it. Does every contractor strap it?
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
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Unfortunately not. And you're fighting the "But we've always done it this way." mentality.
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blueskysunnyday
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No one around here has any idea what I’m talking about with respect to strapping or thinks it sounds like a good idea. They insist on building a platform for my Kohler Whitehaven and say it will come out just as easily if need be. Ultimately, you have to trust the your pros, I guess. I hired them because of many positive references about their expertise. I started to feel like a patient insisting on staying awake to direct their competent surgeon in the surgery, so I eventually let it drop.
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maggie200
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last year
Welp, after Joseph gave me his advice and marching orders, i read an article about strapping then sent it to my contractor who said he knew to do that. maybe he did and maybe he didn't but i ask him to do it.
blueskysunnyday
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Where did you find the article? Would you post a link?
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maggie200
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- blueskysunnyday: I found here it on Houzz. there are youtube videos also.
- Our resident sink Pro (Joseph C) uses this method for his undermounts.https://www.bbindustriesllc.com/hercules-universal-sink-harness-kit.html
- PROJoseph Corlett, LLC
  last yearSink Straps are available through GranQuartz."Does anyone know where I can buy undermount sink straps as insurance?"They aren't bought as insurance. They are the primary method sinks are attached."Do most contractors have them on hand?"No. They are a specialty item."I want to install a 32in Zuhne sink in a 33in cabinet. I am aware of what the manufacturers say, but I have read here that it's possible."A 33" sink will undermount into a 33" cabinet.Like
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  last yearOnce you have an undermount sink you will never want anything else.

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