Granite Countertop Undermount Sink Repair
This repair is strictly for a granite.
Granite countertop undermount sink repair. Overmount sinks hang on the edge of your countertop their weight supported by the counter itself. Undermount double bowl kitchen sink installed on granite countertop by contractor began to sag at the middle intersection front back of both bowls about six months ago. I recommend getting a countertop installation firm your search the list category to epoxy it to the underside of the granite to provide a waterproof bond but also to install wood preferably treated or at least hardwood if not treated support pieces trimmed to fit the sink profile to carry the actual weight of the sink installed so they actually pull the sink up tight under the. Undermount sinks are.
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. And the benefits of having a sink that sits underneath is twofold. An undermount sink is a sink that sits underneath the countertop attaches to the bottom of the granite from under. Could not install additional mounting clips per initial installation method.
My preference since drilling holes in a countertop outside the factory is iffy and iffy anyway if less than about 1 5 inches thick my preference is to hold undermount sinks up using metal strut across the sink bay from left to right side of countertop usually to support both sides and avoid mounting holes through front face plus issue of carrying load across the front door openings. Sink delamination and failure. This undermount china porcelain vanity basin has fallen down from where it was mounted to the vanity granite countertop. This video is about how i repair sinks that have fallen down and how i.
Undermount sinks look good with granite countertops it adds a modern look to your bathroom or kitchen while simplifying countertop cleanup. One you can wipe all of your stuff on top of the countertop without a lip of an overmount sink to push over directly into your sink. Here are the top 3 problems with undermount sinks and how to avoid them. There s no need to pay a couple hundred dollars for a simple 20 fix.