Installing Undermount Bathroom Sink
Undermount sinks look good with granite countertops it adds a modern look to your bathroom or kitchen while simplifying countertop cleanup.
Installing undermount bathroom sink. An undermount sink really brings out the beauty of a stone or solid surface bathroom countertop and undermount bathroom sink installation isn t as complicated or difficult as you might think. Ashlee and cody walk through how to remove an old undermount sink and install a new one. After you cut and fit the sink to the countertop you will need to choose an installation method. The edge of the countertop material is exposed at the hole created for the sink and so must be a carefully finished edge rather than a rough cut.
Replacing and updating an undermount sink is a simple way to add some extra style to your kitchen or bath. We ll walk you through how to remove an old undermount sink and install a new one. Unlike drop in sinks undermount sinks attach to the underside of countertops making them a little trickier to install. Licensed contractor amy matthews shows how to install a vanity with an undermount sink and faucet.
Before we discuss the details of installing your undermount sink on a granite countertop let s first go through the general ideas of the project. Undermounts are also popular kitchen sinks but because a kitchen sink is larger than a bathroom sink and has to support more weight including a garbage. An undermount sink as the name suggests is a sink that is mounted underneath a countertop in a kitchen or other room. The sink is then clamped to the bottom of the material from below.
Undermount sinks install beneath the counter and add a streamlined look and feel to your kitchen counter. The hidden edge of the undermount sink has an attractive streamlined appearance and the lack of crevice or a lip makes the edges less likely to catch dirt. Install an apron front sink in a butcher block countertop to create a country kitchen look install an apron front sink in a butcher block countertop. Replacing and updating an undermount sink is a simple way to add extra style to your kitchen or bath.