The Benefit of Undermount Sinks

Have you ever been wiping your counters off into your sink and had food and other grime become lodged in between your sink and countertop? This reason alone has inspired scores of new and existing homeowners to install undermount sinks in their home. That number continues to increase as more people are exposed to the many benefits undermount sinks offer. Undermount sinks can now be seen frequently in ads, showrooms and in the homes of friends and family members.  Undermount kitchen sinks, undermount bar sinks and undermount bathroom vanity sinks come in a variety of sizes and styles.

The benefits of undermount sinks are abundant and inspiring. Undermount installation provides a clean, contemporary look and allows spills to be wiped into the sink from surrounding countertops without getting trapped around the rim.  This makes undermount sinks hygienic and very easy to clean and keep looking clean.

Undermount sinks should be installed by a professional to ensure proper cutting and finishing of the opening, as well as cutting the countertop holes for faucets and fittings. The faucets and fittings ideally should rise through the countertop rather than mounting directly to the sink. Undermount sinks should not be used with laminate countertops due to potential water damage. Undermount sinks work best with granite and solid-surface countertops such as Corin, Avonite and Fountainhead.