Convert Drop In Sink To Undermount

While the world of kitchen sinks is large and varied there are at least 10 basic types for most homeowners doing a kitchen remodel the field narrows down to two basic configurations.

Convert drop in sink to undermount.

Our gc had to install our undermount prep sink as a drop in in our oiled wood island. How difficult would this be can you sand granite to get smooth edges if you are able to replace the sink. Obviously i know the sink would have to be the same size as the drop in or larger. A drop in sink obviously uses a rough in with the granite.

Sandy the simple answer is no and here is why. Most likely it s jagged and uneven because the lip of the top mount sink will cover it up. I m wondering can you replace the drop in sink with an undermount sink without replacing the granite. When undermount sinks first hit the consumer market they were expensive and considered difficult to install.

I m trying to figure out if how i can figure out how big my cutout is in the granite for the drop in sink without removing the sink. It looks fine not great but fine. You install a drop in from the top of the sink cabinet by lowering it into a cutout opening whereas an undermount is attached to the underside of the countertop form inside the sink cabinet. Therefore the cut where the top installs is unfinished.

If you can find one that is close to spec all that you have to do is drop it in and secure with silicone. Drop in sinks are made using different types of materials but the most common are stainless steel and ceramic. I can t get into my photobucket account right now for some reason but i ll post a pic on this thread when i can get back in. We currently have drop in sinks.

So if you have a drop in sink most likely you have a laminate or tile countertop. At one time drop in sinks were the only game in town. They also come in models with one two or three bowls. Whereas with the undermount sink requires it to be polished smooth and have straight lines because that s going to be part of the.

1 yes an undermount sink can easily be converted to a drop in sink. Find drop in or undermount kitchen sinks at lowe s today. An undermount sink is usually paired with solid surface countertop s solid granite quartz corian etc. From what i ve googled it seems that the cutout for a drop in sink is usually larger than for an undermount sink so it is may not be possible to put in an undermount sink if you already have a drop in sink.

Diva can you replace a regular drop in countertop sink with an undermount sink. He wouldn t undermount it because he was certain the cut edges of the wood would rot.