Has anyone top mounted this sink on a laminate counter top? How has it worked out???
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I was advised that this sink should only be installed when using solid countertops. (Mine is granite - so no problem).
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My sink is undermounted. I'm not sure that the top surface of the sink is finished nice enough for a surface mount. It's been several years since I mounted it. As a undermount it's a great sink, and as such I would recommend it.
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FrankeUSA's drawing of the SL103BX (in Amazon's posted pics) says "topmount or undermount install". Anyone try installing UNDERmount? Looks like that would be possible, since in the photo, the top of sink is flat. (Even if top had some embossed ridges, those could be shimmed around.) The question of topmount or undermount is mostly a question of labor costs. The vendor does not want to disappoint the customer with extra install costs. Those who are DIY hobbyists, won't mind the extra time.
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I purchased this sink and love it. It came with a template and I used it as an undermount with Granite counter tops. Looks great.
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We have ours on a regular laminate counter with a self about 6 inches above. No problems with either. We use the top as a plate warmer.
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I mounted the dispenser through the sink itself, which is nowhere near as thick as a granite countertop. From what I can see, it might be difficult to mount through the thickness of a granite countertop, but it may work. Here is their customer service number for the best answer:1-800-854-3229
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Yes, possible, but not recommended. The counter sits on top of this sink, so you have an exposed counter edge around both sides and the back of the sink - which is fine for solid surface counters, but not for laminate.
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I believe most people will undermount this sink, as we did; but I have seen pictures otherwise. Either way, do some research, particularly in how you might need to modify your cabinets to accomodate the installation of this type of sink.
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I bought this sink and itbis installed with small side of sink in thé right....you can.turn.it. thé inky advice i have is to be sûre to make thé hole where your water fixture goes in thé center. Without thinking i put it centered on thé big part of thé sink and it cant reach thé small part...my granite guy didnt offer up this thought. It works though because i have à fixture with à pull out to reach thé small side....which is where i have my disposal! Good sink for thé cost....it does get scratches....this is typical for this gauge of sink/stainless.
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I have it under mounted in my kitchen where it has been working quite well. Bear in mind, the sink is uncommonly deep and so things must be carefully measured. The plumber and I had to do some last minute re-jiggering but all work for the best. It's a very good, attractive sink but must be expertly under mounted.
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I installed mine above the counter. The drawbacks are compatibility with the faucet as I have a pullout sprayer and I had to put the mixer valve to the side and water can't drain when you splash behind the sink so I have to wipe it up with a towel constantly. Despite these issues It looks really good I always get compliments and I am happy with it overall.
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Yes, this sink can be mounted as a drop-in (undermount) sink. That is what we did with ours, and it works beautifully.
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Accoridng to the formica website, they indicate their laminate strucures accomodate under mount sinks. See http://www.formica.com/en/ca/knowledge/homeowner/kitchen/things-to-know/yes-laminate-countertops-love-undermount-sinks
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I personally don't recommend as counter top, surface is not as smooth as a granite or laminate, if the groute work is not good there is a possibility of skin cut as it is a glass , I used this on wall for a look
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Hello Robin, yes I mounted our sink above the counter 1/4 " , of course I still had to remove the false front and cut into the sides of the cabinet below . the existing doors under cabinet are clear so still function. It just takes a little engineering but we wanted to see the top of the sink and not hide it undermount. I would be happy to send pics, so let me know!
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We under-mounted ours...I thought it could be done both ways, because when the granite people templated our counters they asked if I wanted it dropped in or under-mounted. Also, you wouldn't have to put white caulking around it if you dropped it in, they make a very nice CLEAR caulk that you'd never even notice. I have it around other sinks in my home.
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This is an undermount sink as long your counter is long enough front to backi do not see any reason not to be able to mount the sink anyway you want
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My counter top has held up very well. Liquid left on top of it does not affect it. It has not stained to date. I don't see that it would be a problem around a sink if you were able to caulk around the sink so that water could not get under it. I don't think that it would work very well if your kitchen sink is bottom mounted. Hope this helps.