How to replace an undermount sink in a kitchen with granite counters.
Replacing undermount sink in granite.
I m wondering can you replace the drop in sink with an undermount sink without replacing the granite.
Obviously i know the sink would have to be the same size as the drop in or larger.
But what if you feel the need to replace the undermount sink for one reason or another.
Although undermount sinks seem to defy gravity they are only slightly different to install than topmount sinks.
Undermount sinks are becoming a popular choice for home owners because they allow for easy cleanup and come in a variety of styles and materials.
We currently have drop in sinks.
There will be a lip around the top of the undermount sink.
We have granite countertops in our kitchen bathrooms.
Install the sink fixtures.
Just like topmount sinks undermount sinks on granite and quartz need to be sealed to prevent moisture from creating mold and mildew.
The thing with an under mount sink with a granite countertop however is that once the granite is cut the sink stays and if you choose so for a very long time.
Whether you are learning how to install a kitchen sink that is drop in or undermount installing the sink fixtures is the first step.
Sinks for granite countertops can be installed in one of two ways.
If the sink cannot be replaced i will have to replace about 30 linear feet of granite plus about 18 feet of backsplash that ranges from 15 inches to 24 inches high.
My backsplash is also granite and behind the stovetop.
Thanks for any information.
The problem with this technique is that if the sink is defective or damaged there is no way to remove and replace it without destroying the granite or quartz counter top or cabinetry.
Moldy or cracked caulk.
There is now way i could match the granite i have to just replace where the sink is.
Change to undermount sink in granite countertop.
Use the manufacturer s instructions to install the faucets disposal and drain baskets.
Is replacing an undermount sink without breaking the granite countertop even possible.