Hi Madeline, Did you ever find a grid or something to protect your Herbeau Sink? I have the same one and have been looking everywhere for a silicon or anything that will protect the bottom of my Herbeau Farm sink. Thank you! Kimber

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....

You can wash dishes in a single bowl sink easily, just differently than a double bowl. DH didn't know if he could change from filling a bowl full of soapy water, but he loves our single big bowl. We don't use a dishpan but some folks find it easier than changing the way they work. With a large single bowl, you have the option of working either way. With a double bowl, you most often don't have the option of getting that large pan down flat to soak. I'm happy not to half to soak pans one half at a time any more. I saw your earlier post -- Franke is one of the more expensive stainless options. You can find a lot of less expensive options. I have stainless and use a grid more for drainage. It also helps protect from scratching, but I'm not sure that would be an issue. I don't have a grid in my prep sink and we put pots in there -- haven't noticed any scratches. If you haven't, look at Ira Woods website for a lot of options. I think Stone and Home was one of the sites I bought afaucet from and they and other plumbing websites should help you get a lot of ideas of what is possible and at what cost. Good luck with your decision.

As far as I can tell, the nig bummer is that its meant to be a partial overmount with a flatish lip that goes over the counter. Unless you caulk well while installing, its moldville under that lip. I like that it's easy to clean and it always looks white. We got a third party grid that helps to keep pot marks away. The LACK of depth is a relief, I like the sink around 8 inches deep. If she uses 1/2 sheet pans frequently, she needs a different sink as this one will not fit those size things. I have a two burner pancake griddle - the cheap non-stick, for home use kind - and it won't fit that. It can sit on the top, and the front and back handles will rest on the sides - so I can still clean the pan. It will fit a regular roasting pan. The other two things that I don't like about the sink is the faucet is very far back (23" or so) in comparison to 19-21" for most undermounts. It acts funny if its filled with ice - just like a glass of iced tea, it will form condensate on the underside of the sink. I imagine that varies with where you live. I will get you a trash pullout picture soon.