Given that our expertise is decorative surfaces we reached out to an expert in undermount sinks mark webster of karran usa to address the most pressing questions about installing undermount sinks in laminate countertops.
Integrated sink laminate countertop.
The integrated sinks for kitchen or bathroom vanity plastic laminate counter tops from wilsonart are easy to take care of.
Determine if you want an undermount sink intergrated sink meaning it s part of the vanity top double sink or another option.
When searching for the best countertop for your bathroom it s important to select one that fits your sink or sinks.
Standard overhang is an inch and a quarter to an inch and a half.
In recent years laminates have begun to look rich and luxurious with textures and the appearance of depth.
This means an entirely different mounting procedure is necessary for an undermount sink with laminate countertops.
An integrated sometimes referred to as integral sink is a popular option for both the bathroom and the kitchen why.
Video for installing integrated sinks with formica laminate.
I have done an undermounted sink with laminate.
Undermount sinks install on laminate counter tops differently than on granite or stone.
They are fabricated out of a 100 acrylic substance that has the color running all the way through the sink.
Some homeowners prefer a thicker countertop to mimic stone.
I would call a corian countertop with matching corian sink to be an integrated sink but you can t get a sink made out of laminate.
The new hd sinks available in two colors and five styles.
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It s also easy to clean and the benefits don t end there.
Now with an hd sink from wilsonart you can complete your top with an undermount sink and have the look and performance of an integrated sink previously only available with expensive solid surface and stone countertops.
There is a specialty countertop company in kitchener ontario kw countertop that offers this using specific karran brand sinks.
As to the pricing what i was told by lowes was that the hd laminate with karran sink integrated was about the same price as granite would be with undermount sink but the laminate could take twice as long to get done right now.
Laminate countertops love undermount sinks.
The sink installs flush to the laminate not below the surface of the counter to prevent water from soaking into the particleboard.
Most vanity tops come with pre drilled holes for faucets.
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Laminate countertops have a standard thickness of an inch and a half though fabricators can produce various thicknesses.
Counter came to around 74 square feet with total price quote for the laminate and sink including installation at 2684.