Undermount Sinks – Worth A Look?

The undermount sink is a relatively new type of sink for kitchens in which the basin is installed under the sinks countertop. More homeowners are deciding to use this style these days as they come to realise the benefits of having your sink undermounted. If your intend when designing your new kitchen is to create a room in as modern a style as possible then an undermount kitchen sink is the obvious choice.

These sinks combine great functionality with contemporary design and add greatly to the usability of your kitchen. With the way these sinks almost seem to be concealed from view they add to a feeling of greater available space even in the smallest of kitchens. You may wonder how you ever managed without such a sink after having one installed for a couple of months.

Franke Under-Mount Kitchen Sink

Undermount sinks are perfect for all types of kitchen counter tops including granite, marble and wood. You will find these items are available in the same variety of materials as regular sinks so you are guaranteed to find something that fits in with your design ideas.

Installation Of An Undermount Sink

These sinks are installed by cutting an opening of the correct size in the counter top. This can be achieved by placing it upside down on top of the counter and tracing around the edges. Its then a simple case of using a saw or jigsaw to cut out the required shape.

Potential Problems With Undermount Sinks

Since an undermount sink mounts under the counter, over the long term problems can occur if installation is not carried out correctly. Excess downward force over a long period of time can lead to the sink coming away from the counter top. If the seal between sink and counter top is broken you can end up with water getting to places you want to keep dry. Keep in mind that most manufacturers of undermount kitchen sinks will guarantee the workmanship of their products for a lifetime and if your sink is properly installed by a reputable plumber you should never have any problems.