Faucet Placement For Undermount Sink

Mar 28 2013 everything you need to know about single hole faucets and undermount sinks.

Faucet placement for undermount sink.

You will usually need a seam at the kitchen sink. Usually the easiest way to seam a kitchen sink is to make one short seam in the center of the sink lined up with the cabinet seam. This photo shows a top mounted sink with predrilled holes for faucet and soap dispenser. Sink with seam in center front and back.

Unlike other sink types where the rim of the fixture includes pre drilled faucet holes there is no accessible rim on an undermount sink which means you have to drill holes for the faucet in the countertop. Confirm clearance on all sides under the countertop before installing the sink. All types of faucets. Flip the countertop so the underside is facing up.

Undermount sinks can take up more space underneath the countertop which can interfere with the traditional faucet placement typically centered directly at the back of the sink. The number and placement of these holes depends on the type of faucet you have as well as on all the accessories you plan to install along with it. The addition of a backsplash reduces that usable space even further. Center the sink over the hole and trace an outline.

Position sink mounting clips at each corner and at 10 inch intervals along the sides. Undermount sinks do not come with predrilled holes. Use construction adhesive to. Got a d shaped sink.

The undermount sink is built to fit inside a standard 24 inch wide kitchen countertop like a standard rimmed kitchen sink. Today many of my clients prefer undermount sinks for their cleaner look and easier maintenance. Regardless of the type of faucet this is a decent distance between the faucet spout and the sink to give you the ease to place your hands. They are installed below the countertop unlike top mounted sinks which sit on top the counter.

The undermount sink size includes one or two bowls which range in size from 8 to 20 inches from side to side and 18 inches. Kitchen sinks tend to be placed in long straight runs of countertops which may exceed your maximum slab length.