How To Install A Farmhouse Kitchen Sink
Cut two pieces of 1 by 2 inch board to this length.
How to install a farmhouse kitchen sink. Unlike most kitchen sinks which drop into a hole cut in the countertop and are supported by the countertop and cabinets below an apron front sink slides into an opening or gap in a countertop and is supported by the base cabinet only. Choose the right sink and order it early. Unless you re very confident in your carpentry skills you should leave the installation to a pro. Once you ve ordered your sink have a look at any.
Although both types function differently the installation of both is basically the same. Flush mount sinks they sit even with the top of the counter. They re the easiest to install. Cut one board to this length.
They can be installed on any type of counter surface. A farmhouse sink has a wide apron in the front that extends past the edge of the countertop. Check the manufacturer s installation instructions. Fireclay farmhouse sinks are sought after large.
Farmhouse sinks come primarily in two sizes 30 inch and 33 inch. Measure the inside width of the cabinet and deduct 2 1 2 inches. Farmhouse sinks can be mounted three different ways. A how to of how i installed a farm sink in a kitchen.
There s a flange that sits on the countertop just like a regular sink. Not the only way but seemed like a easy solution without a lot of bulky support pieces. A simple guide to installing your farmhouse sink step 1. Some buyers don t want to make the change to single bowl models because they are used to how these sinks work.
It s frequently deep and heavy because it s made from porcelain or enameled cast iron. Measure the inside depth of the cabinet. How to install a farmhouse sink find the correct size. Others just prefer the look of a double bowl sink.
When installed it may looks like it s attached to the underside of the countertop but most farmhouse sinks are actually supported by a structure constructed into the cabinet. They typically require a solid surface or custom made.