Undermount Kitchen Sink Laminate Counter

Because the mdf under laminate countertops gets ruined when it gets wet you can t install a normal undermount sink.

Undermount kitchen sink laminate counter.

The sink installs flush to the laminate not below the surface of the counter to prevent water from soaking into the particleboard. Undermount sinks mount to the bottom of the countertop and are held in place by heavy duty clips and caulk or a special adhesive. I am seriously in love with my undermount stainless steel sink. Undermount sinks install on laminate counter tops differently than on granite or stone.

Laminate countertops love undermount sinks. Unfortunately undermount kitchen sinks don t mesh with all countertop materials. This means an entirely different mounting procedure is necessary for an undermount sink with laminate countertops. 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. Thinking about renovating your kitchen. It was at blanco s booth. If so then our sink spotlight series will help you.

Given that our expertise is decorative surfaces we reached out to an expert in undermount sinks mark webster of karran usa to address the most pressing questions about installing undermount sinks in laminate countertops. The edge of the countertop along the sink cutout is entirely exposed. When we decided to go with laminate countertops for our kitchen i thought my wish for an undermount sink was impossible. Posted by paul anater.

In earlier times when laminate countertops were the most popular like what you d see everywhere the drop in sink was the only option because when you cut through the laminate for the opening for the sink it was not a finished edge kimmel says. Having the sink mounted under the countertop is brilliant clean and neat. Creates a continuous flow from countertop into sink. 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.

I love the process that karran has developed to enable countertop fabricators to undermount sinks on laminate. An undermount sink does have a rim but the rim is not visible because it rests up against the bottom of the counter. 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. The edge of standard mounted sinks can get icky from food build up and other grime.

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.