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What is an inset kitchen sink?
Also known as overmount sinks, inset sinks are the most popular type of kitchen sink and are the most straightforward to install. The inset sink is mounted from above, whereby the bowl drops into a hole prepared in the work surface and the rim then overlaps and rests on the top.
Is inset sink same as undermount?
Some of the most common features of an inset sink, are that they are square frames and generally come with a draining board. Undermount Sinks are sinks that are installed from under the surface of the worktop with a cutout made to the correct size of the bowl.
Is inset sink the same as top mount?
The choice between under-mount sinks and top mount sinks mostly comes down to your own tastes. Sinks are typically mounted to benches on one of two ways – either top mount, or undermount. The difference between the two is fairly basic – one sits on top of your kitchen bench, and the other sits underneath it.
Can you fit an inset sink with laminate worktop?
You may have heard that you can’t have an undermount sink with a laminate countertop, but that’s old news. Yes, you CAN have an undermount sink!
Why are undermount sinks more expensive?
Since undermount sinks to not have anything above the counter to help carry their weight, they need more support. They also need more solid countertops that don’t suffer easily from water damage. This often makes them a more expensive sink than other options and also makes installation more difficult.
Which is more popular undermount or drop-in sink?
The clear winner in the category of countertop cleanup is the undermount sink. In fact, ease of cleaning is the number one selling point of the undermount configuration. Because there is no lip to form an obstruction around the sink, you can swipe food particles directly off the counter and into the sink.
Can I replace an undermount sink with a drop-in sink?
Simply put, yes, you can replace an undermount sink without having to remove the countertop. After the plumbing and garbage disposal are disconnected, the clips that hold the sink to the countertop from below must be removed. Then, the final step is to break the silicone adhesive bond and pull the sink out.
Can I have a ceramic sink with laminate worktop?
Ceramic Sinks There are many ceramic options to choose from and, unlike traditional laminate surfaces, undermount sinks can be fitted in a solid laminate worktop.
Can I have a Belfast sink with laminate worktop?
In answer to your question, Belfast sinks are not commonly recommended with laminate worktops. This is because of the way the sinks are positioned as undermounted solutions. In order to accommodate a Belfast sink, you would need to cut out a suitable aperture, then re-finish the exposed chipboard with edging strip.
Is a Belfast sink worth it?
Belfast sinks are very easy to clean, and very durable. It is worth remembering however that should you drop a more delicate item of crockery in a Belfast sink there is a chance there is a higher chance it will break than with a stainless-steel sink, due to the nature of the material it is made from.
Which worktop is best with a Belfast sink?
Which worktops with a Belfast or Butler sink? Bushboard Evolve and Bushboard MStone worktops are both suited to a Belfast or Butler sink because they are very unlikely to suffer from water ingress.