Replacing Drop In Sink With Undermount Sink

At one time drop in sinks were the only game in town.

Replacing drop in sink with undermount sink.

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. 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. 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. An undermount sink is usually paired with solid surface countertop s solid granite quartz corian etc.

Sandy the simple answer is no and here is why. Whether you are learning how to install a kitchen sink that is drop in or undermount installing the sink fixtures is the first step. Use the manufacturer s instructions to install the faucets disposal and drain baskets. There will be a lip around the top of the undermount sink.

When undermount sinks first hit the consumer market they were expensive and considered difficult to install. Drop in sinks have been around since plumbing was a thing whereas undermounts came on the market when solid synthetic countertop materials such as corian silestone and engineered quartz became popular an undermount is decidedly the more elegant choice but it isn t suitable for every type of countertop. So if you have a drop in sink most likely you have a laminate or tile countertop.