Top Mount Sink On Granite Countertop

Item 932511 model 261033261033.

Top mount sink on granite countertop.

Undermount sinks look good with granite countertops it adds a modern look to your bathroom or kitchen while simplifying countertop cleanup. One of the benefits of a granite countertop is the ability to undermount a sink. These sinks can be installed on any countertop material. Several issues need to be kept in mind when dealing with granite countertops however.

Granite composite sinks install similarly to other drop in sinks with clips and caulk holding the sink in place on the counter. The edge of the countertop along the sink cutout is entirely exposed. Faucet cutouts average cost. Installing a sink in a pre existing granite countertop is not as complex as it may seem.

Before installing the countertop and sink on the vanity install the faucet and drain body according to the manufacturer s directions while you have easy access. Regardless of the mounting you can remove a sink from your granite countertop on your own but you ll need to be patient and careful to protect the stone. The countertop must be cut to accommodate these types of outlets. Despite their name they won t blend into the pattern on your countertops they re man made after all but they are attractive and extremely practical for people who are worried about how they will stand up to heavy use.

Bestview meridian 61 in gray polished engineered marble bathroom vanity top. Granite composite sinks can also be installed as undermounts so they look great with just about any natural stone. Sinks for granite countertops can be installed in one of two ways. Either overmounted or undermounted based on how they attach to the granite.

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. How to install under the counter sinks in granite. After the epoxy has dried for about an hour check whether the sink has adhered to the countertop by carefully lifting up the sink a few inches by the bottom drain hole. These holes typically measure 1 3 8 inches in diameter.

Granite is a durable surface especially if it is also sealed during the manufacturing process. Undermounted sinks not only look more aesthetically pleasing in.