Sinks
Sinks are offered in a variety of sizes and configurations. They come with one bowl, two bowls, or even three bowls in the case of kitchen sinks. They come with deep or shallow bowls, straight or sloped sidewalls, offset drains, under-counter mounts, self-rimming or drop-in. They may be porcelain, stainless steel, granite, or cast iron. Undermount sinks are a popular choice among those who are updating their kitchens or bathrooms. They look clean and modern, and since an undermount sink actually fits under the countertop, they are also functional. Simply wipe any crumbs or debris right into the sink - there is no sink lip to catch and hold anything. Undermount sinks can be used in virtually any household application, with the only condition being they should only be used with solid countertops (e.g. granite, marble, quartz). The undermount sink has to be provided to us on the template date so it can be brought to the shop, allowing us to make the sink cutout which requires polishing.
Overmount , drop-in or self-rimming sink is the common type of sink that rests above the countertop. The cutout for this type of sink, if necessary, can be done on site since it does not require polishing.
The apron front sink/ farm sink brings the work area closer to you than what is possible in a standard installation. You will not have to bend and reach forward when working at the sink. The farm sink has to be supported by a wooden frame, which has to be provided by the client, and be installed PRIOR to the template date. This support has also to be provided for sinks that are very heavy (such as cast-iron sinks). Failure to provide the appropriate support for the sink prior to the template date will incur in a trip charge due to rescheduling of the template.
Choosing the right Sink size
This fact sheet is intended to help expose some of the hidden considerations necessary to choose the correct size sink for your vanity cabinets. Many of the same principles apply for kitchen sinks as well. Using these guidelines will result in a functional, visually pleasing, and structurally sound finished product that will withstand the tests of style and time. This fact sheet is in direct reference to Kohler under mount sinks, but may be applied to most vitreous china, cast iron and stainless steel sinks.
What to Measure
 Measure the actual cabinet opening.
Remember to observe bracing.
- Measure the TOTAL size of sink including
rim and add 1/2” for variable tolerance.
- Measure faucet base, add approx. 3/4”
Remember variables such as splash thickness, and possibly bowed walls, etc.
2209
Kohler 2209 sinks are
generally used in furniture
style vanities.
2210
Kohler 2210 sinks are generally used in 22 inch deep vanities.
2211
Kohler 2211 sinks are
generally used in 24 inch deep
vanities or vanities designed in
the “bump-out style.”
Understanding Cabinet Measurements
The 24 inch measurement of a 24” cabinet is the OUTSIDE dimension of the cabinet frame. There needs to be enough INSIDE room in the cabinet for BOTH the sink and faucet. Note that the thickness of the backsplash often further reduces the usable interior size of the cabinet.
The upper-front brace is usually cut away to a minimum size, but is necessary to provide strength, so it cannot be removed. Different manufacturers use different types of front bracing, and some cannot be cut away as much as others. A tolerance factor is ALWAYS needed to adjust for the best fit. If your sink “just fits” into the cabinet, it will be too big.
We work with several sink companies, including Alpha, C-Tech, Blanco, Oliveri, Kohler, Gemini among others." |
