Undermount Kitchen Sink Laminate Counter

Posted by paul anater.

Undermount kitchen sink laminate counter.

When we decided to go with laminate countertops for our kitchen i thought my wish for an undermount sink was impossible. Creates a continuous flow from countertop into sink. Water gets in there swells the mdf and warps your countertops. Because the mdf under laminate countertops gets ruined when it gets wet you can t install a normal undermount sink.

But then last january i found myself the guest of blanco at the trade show imm in cologne. The weak points created by seams and grout with laminate. For as long as i ve been part of the kitchen and bath industry i ve believed the maxim that undermounting a sink with a laminate counter was impossible. It was at blanco s booth.

Undermount sinks with laminate counters. Laminate countertops love undermount sinks. The glacier bay all in one dual mount the glacier bay all in one dual mount kitchen sink can be installed as either a top mount or under mount. Unfortunately undermount kitchen sinks don t mesh with all countertop materials.

Undermount sinks install on laminate counter tops differently than on granite or stone. I am seriously in love with my undermount stainless steel sink. The edge of standard mounted sinks can get icky from food build up and other grime. The edge lip of the sink is mounted below a solid surface countertop so the sink effectively hangs underneath the counter as opposed to sitting on top of it.

Having the sink mounted under the countertop is brilliant clean and neat. The sink is made of durable 18 gauge stainless steel with a brushed finish to provide long lasting use while the insulated coating on the underside reduces waste disposal and water noise to help keep your kitchen quiet while you work. An undermount sink does have a rim but the rim is not visible because it rests up against the bottom of the counter. Undermount sinks mount to the bottom of the countertop and are held in place by heavy duty clips and caulk or a special adhesive.

This means an entirely different mounting procedure is necessary for an undermount sink with laminate countertops. Thinking about renovating your kitchen. The sink installs flush to the laminate not below the surface of the counter to prevent water from soaking into the particleboard. The edge of the countertop along the sink cutout is entirely exposed.

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