Cut Granite For Undermount Sink

Kraus drop in undermount granite composite 33 in.

Cut granite for undermount sink. You can completely transform a bathroom by switching the countertop to granite. Otherwise i presume once one has a granite counter top the sink can not be changed out for something larger or different in shape. Here are the top 3 problems with undermount sinks and how to avoid them. Sink delamination and failure.

Placement of the sink under the stone the sink is measured and the granite opening is cut to the exact size of the sink. But if i was going to do that i d find an undermount sink bigger than the hole and have a bigger hole cut in the granite and have the edge polished. Yes you can have a drop in sink bigger than the hole done. Once the sink is removed make a simple template of the granite on a double piece of cardboard hold it up from bottom pull a pencil around then cutout slightly larger as the lead is about 3 16ths inch from actual size.

Do granite dealers have the capacity to wet cut the larger opening on site in my kitchen. When a granite and quartz installer fails to use a mechanical sink attachment like clips rails or brackets to secure the sink to the countertop silicone adhesive is generally the method. It s easy to clean it s mold. The following article explains in detail the 3 most effective undermount sink install techniques used on stainless steel composite and cast iron or clay sinks.

1 hole 50 50 double basin kitchen sink kit in black onyx model kgd 433b view the kraus granite sink collection. Pay attention to the back and corner radius s for your new sink. The inside walls of the sink and the granite opening should ideally be flush with one another once the sink is installed. I have a granite counter top with a double under mount sink already installed but i would to replace it with a slightly larger single bowl sink.

How to install a pre cut granite countertop and an undermount sink to a vanity.