Part of your new kitchen or kitchen remodel in your Morehead City home is including custom quartz countertops and a styling undermount sink in your design. While old-school drop-in sinks were supported by the rim of the sink and the rigid counter, how do these newer sinks stay in place? You can’t drill into stone, can you? What do you need to know to make the right choices for your surfaces and fixtures for your project?
Onslow Stoneworks is here to answer all of your questions while offering the best countertops available in the area.
Undermount Sinks Offer a Modern and Trending Finish to Your Kitchen Renovation
Undermount sinks create a seamless appearance on your new granite countertops. They eliminate the rim that creates a visual bump in your smooth contemporary countertop design. They can be found in stainless steel, in matching acrylic, and even hand-carved stone. There is no doubt this is the sink you desire in your updated kitchen.
The Sink Must Be On-site During Your Kitchen Countertops Template Measurements
When you order a custom quartz or granite countertop, your kitchen will be measured when all your base cabinets are installed and appliances are on site. This includes your sink. This allows your countertop technicians to measure the hole needed for the sink and also coordinate the installation of the sink when they return. If you have not chosen a sink yet, that can end up delaying the fabrication and installation of your counters.
Silicone Seal and Straps or Wood Supports Hold the Sink in Place Under the Quartz Countertop
Once your new countertops are in their final position, the technician will mount the sink. A bead of silicone sealant is run around the top edge of the sink and then pressed up against the underside of your granite or quartz counter.
Next, steel straps are run from one side of the inside of the sink cabinet to the other, positioned so that the sink is pushed up against the bottom of the counter. Care must be taken to ensure that the sink is level to provide proper drainage.
If straps are not an option, wood supports may be built to support the weight of the sink.
Same-Day Installation of Your Countertops and Sink Ensure a Tight and Durable Seal
Lots of different contractors are usually involved in a kitchen renovation. We always recommend that your countertops and sink are installed at the same time. This allows the seals for both the granite and the sink to cure before contractors return to work on tiles, floors, or your upper cabinets. There is less chance of something getting bumped before the seals dry.
Where Can You Find a Wide Selection of Quartz and Granite Countertops in Morehead City?
If you are sourcing finishes for your kitchen renovation, Onslow Stoneworks on Arendell Street in Morehead City, NC offers a huge variety of trending slabs of quartz and granite. We handle every aspect of your countertops from fabrication to installation and superior customer support. Give us a call or stop by to shop in our showroom today.
