Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 21Oct 22, 2008 1:06 pm What about the idea of having glass splasbacks? they seemed to be a bit of an expensive option. Our kitchen plan is only having 2 little side glass splashbacks pieces and 4 tiny ones at the back. It is a $1075 option, far out!
Is it WORTH it? Cleaning wise probably a bit easier and they do look kinda nice. MadCow Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 22Oct 22, 2008 1:15 pm Helyn Quote: I like the look of them, but are they practical when drying off cockery when drying off WHAT???? OMG, what do you people do in your sinks???!!! Yes I know, but I cant help but blush! I do like the look of a glass splashback. Gives the kitchen a modern feel. But it's up to you whether you think the money is worth it. Our builder will have the glass splashback as a standard inclusion . But it will cost us $450 to change it to a starfire glass splashback! Idiots are fun, that's why there is one in every village! - Dr. House - Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 23Oct 22, 2008 1:26 pm WHat confuses me even more is some builder include it as standard, some don't and the build price is completly different. should have some regulation in the building industry to control these things so we know what the fair price is kekekeke Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 24Oct 22, 2008 2:18 pm Yep I totally understand!!
When I was getting a quote from M for bi-fold doors, the price was something like $5600 for 2110x3000. Then Carlisle home gave me a price of $3500 for 12430x2900. Go figure! I think it comes down to what profit margins they are working off. I mean M is a HUGE builder so they would get things in bulk, which means better prices. But yet the base price of their homes are excessive and their upgrades are excessive! Idiots are fun, that's why there is one in every village! - Dr. House - Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 25Oct 22, 2008 9:23 pm mikkyG We didnt have an undermount sink but we used to have a large sink without a drainiage area on the side. Loved the look, but wouldnt do it again. We always had to have tea towls on the bench and the drainer on that then the bits and pieces in there, wasnt too pretty. I have seen some double undermount sinks that have a drainer attachment that fits over the second sink but that means you can only use one at a time We have an Olivieri undermount 1+2/3 sink (Monet?). The Olivieris come with extras including a stainless steel draining tray that we sit on the side of the sink, with our drying rack on that, and the drainage hole over the sink. It doesn't look particularly bad - no worse than a topmount sink's drainer. Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 26Oct 25, 2008 3:23 pm alabaster We have an Olivieri undermount 1+2/3 sink (Monet?). The Olivieris come with extras including a stainless steel draining tray that we sit on the side of the sink, with our drying rack on that, and the drainage hole over the sink. It doesn't look particularly bad - no worse than a topmount sink's drainer. We are also having the Oliveri Monet, but it is 2 equal size sinks. I love the look of undermount sinks, easy to wipe the bench straight into the sink too. It does have the drainage rack and tray which is why we went for this sink. Here is a pic, but it doesn't have the tray etc. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 27Oct 26, 2008 10:07 am I love the look of undermount sinks and also think they're quite practical - can clean the benchtop more easily and wipe straight into the sinks!
Plus, with all the accessories they have for them now (drainers, cutting boards etc), I think they are possibly more functional and flexible than a traditional sink! At the end of the day its all about your preference though Personally, we're going for the Abey Quadrato double undermounts...! Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 28Nov 03, 2008 5:03 pm I had 2 single round sinks at my old place - loved the look of them in the showroom and just had to have them
We had a drainer that fit in the sink if we wanted to leave them out to air-dry but 95% of the time the dishwasher was used. I just loved the sinks, so very much me but very uncommon 3 years ago! Trying to make it mine! Re: under bench mount sink, practical? 29Nov 10, 2008 9:27 am Here is a kitchen reno horror story. A colleague of mine had an under-mount put in but it ended being a faulty model. They had to pull off the entire bench to replace it.
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