Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: Under-mount sink/basin 2Jan 24, 2012 5:57 pm Building the Amazon with Trevelle Homes. Our building thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39881 Blog: http://maxwell-manor.blogspot.com/ Re: Under-mount sink/basin 3Jan 26, 2012 5:41 pm We have had an under-mount sink for about 18 months. My DW tells me she has never had the need to give the join a good scrub in that time. I just looked at it now and there is still no need to do a cleaning job on it. barkly Under-mount sink/basin 4Feb 06, 2012 3:05 am barkly We have had an under-mount sink for about 18 months. My DW tells me she has never had the need to give the join a good scrub in that time. I just looked at it now and there is still no need to do a cleaning job on it. barkly SinkOrSwim Hi We have a undermount sink in the kitchen and I love it as its easy to clean the bench just wipe all the crumbs straight in. I haven't had any problems with the join as far as cleaning but we have only been in our house five months but I don't see it as a problem and would have a undermount again. Thanks very much for your replies... For some reason I didn't see them. Strange, as I always check :/. Anyway, I appreciate it. An undermount is definitely back on my list of options. Re: Under-mount sink/basin 5Feb 06, 2012 9:59 am I've had undermount before and agree that cleaning is no problem - the actual undermount "gap" is sealed with sealant so it's very easy just to wipe over. However one problem I found with undermount is the risk of chipping the stone edge with any heavy pans - yes, two chips in 15 months in the last place. So I'm hoping to get the best of both worlds by going for a Flushmount Sink (Abey Barazza Cubo). The sink is slightly inset into the stone so that the rim is flush with the benchtop which makes it easy to clean, sweep crumbs straight into the sink etc. However because there's no stone edge there's no chance of chipping the stone. These are very common in Europe but don't seem to be talked about much here. Our Homebuilding Thread 17th Nov - 1st meeting with PJB architect 27th Feb - Signed contract 23rd Mar - Plans approved 3rd Apr - Slab laid 18th Apr - Roof On 10th May - Lock-up 26th June - Handover Re: Under-mount sink/basin 6Feb 06, 2012 4:42 pm Well it was a good idea while it lasted, but my builder has just called to say that their usual stonemason won't cut stone for flush mount sinks because they have had problems in the past with leaks and also warranty issues. The builder offered to find a different stonemason but suggested this would impact cost because of the arrangement they have with their preferred supplier. So it's plan B which is an undercount sink. Back to the brochures cos now the range isn't so limited (and I can save a few $$). Our Homebuilding Thread 17th Nov - 1st meeting with PJB architect 27th Feb - Signed contract 23rd Mar - Plans approved 3rd Apr - Slab laid 18th Apr - Roof On 10th May - Lock-up 26th June - Handover Under-mount sink/basin 7Feb 06, 2012 8:28 pm PS4314 Well it was a good idea while it lasted, but my builder has just called to say that their usual stonemason won't cut stone for flush mount sinks because they have had problems in the past with leaks and also warranty issues. The builder offered to find a different stonemason but suggested this would impact cost because of the arrangement they have with their preferred supplier. So it's plan B which is an undercount sink. Back to the brochures cos now the range isn't so limited (and I can save a few $$). Oh , that was short lived LOL! There are pros and cons to every scenario I guess. We have a quote for a stainless steel bench with an integrated sink (did I already say that?), not quite sure about the final kitchen design yet (not to mention budget constraints) so nothing is concrete. Well the kitchen bench isn't concrete... But there's another idea... Re: Under-mount sink/basin 8Feb 08, 2012 8:51 am Hi Missy, we've got an undermount & no probs either. Cleaning is easy. Just make sure sealant around undermount has been applied thoroughly so water damage cannot occur (that's the only issue I've heard about). "Whoever says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain!" Re: Under-mount sink/basin 9Feb 15, 2012 11:39 pm MissyP Oh , that was short lived LOL! There are pros and cons to every scenario I guess. We have a quote for a stainless steel bench with an integrated sink (did I already say that?), not quite sure about the final kitchen design yet (not to mention budget constraints) so nothing is concrete. Well the kitchen bench isn't concrete... But there's another idea... I put in a stainless steel benchtop with double round sinks welded into the benchtop so it was completely joinless/seamless and flat (separate drainer that would sit on either side of bowls over over a bowl, or in a cupboard) - I sold the house last year and after 7 years since install all the "buyers" said the kitchen was still a knock out. Have just bought another house, in need of major reno's of course - am thinking of concrete benchtops this time so am pleased to hear underbench sinks seem ok - I too was worried about a grime trap between bench and sink. Under-mount sink/basin 10Feb 17, 2012 1:22 am Jiver, excellent news all round. Thanks for sharing. The only reason I dropped concrete from my list was the fact it needs to be sealed. I'm in to little to NO maintenance ! How did you find the 'breaking in' period with your S/S bench? I'm told going from pristine S/S to the all over scratched/worn look takes about 12 months. Was this your experience? I once had a S/S splashback behind my stove and I HATED it. Was constantly wiping that oil stuff all over it and wiping it (in one direction only) to keep it looking uniform. Cheers, MP Re: Under-mount sink/basin 11Feb 17, 2012 11:48 am MissyP Jiver, excellent news all round. Thanks for sharing. The only reason I dropped concrete from my list was the fact it needs to be sealed. I'm in to little to NO maintenance ! How did you find the 'breaking in' period with your S/S bench? I'm told going from pristine S/S to the all over scratched/worn look takes about 12 months. Was this your experience? I once had a S/S splashback behind my stove and I HATED it. Was constantly wiping that oil stuff all over it and wiping it (in one direction only) to keep it looking uniform. Cheers, MP yep - I'm no/low maintenance too. I only "polished" the s/s on special occasions - dinner parties, home opens Otherwise just a wipe over. Altho I had minimal clutter I still like a kitchen to look like a kitchen, so am quite happy with the 'worn' s/s look, but do recommend that one should look at an older s/s bench to make sure you like that look because it is quite different to the new s/s look. . I had come from a converted factory so industrial/commercial look is fine with me. I had s/s kickboards as well. I had tiled splashbacks to tie in with the renovated 50's home styling. I would go s/s benchtops again if it suits the style of the home, which the new place would, just thinking of concrete for a change - haven't looked into the pros and cons. here are a couple of photos. The u-shaped s/s bench went in in 2 pieces, couldnt get it in the house in one piece, and was welded where the hotplate cutout was, so just 2 small joins which you couldn't see at all - so it looked just like 1 u shaped s/s bench. The bench (and cupboards/drawers under it) next to the fridge is overdepth to match the fridge depth so the deep benchtop was great for appliances. There was also a walkin pantry which you can't see in the photos. The cupboard between the ovens and pot drawers is a pull out mini-pantry. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ If what you describe is correct then the brick wall has been dry lined with villa board. That basically means that the villa board is glued to the brick wall with… 3 6096 Please google this video regarding the Regulations for a Laundry trough: i-dont-want-laundry-tub-can-i-use-sink-instead 13 12182 Have had stone benches with undermount sink (kitchen) and drop-in (laundry) and top-mounted basin (bathrooms) for coming up 13 years and not one chip/scratch of any kind.… 2 8276 |