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 sinks for laminate countertops.
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.
Video for installing integrated sinks with formica laminate.
Well there s a lot to love about this setup.
Laminate countertops love undermount sinks.
An integrated sometimes referred to as integral sink is a popular option for both the bathroom and the kitchen why.
The integrated sinks for kitchen or bathroom vanity plastic laminate counter tops from wilsonart are easy to take care of.
Not saying your way wasn t done right.
This means an entirely different mounting procedure is necessary for an undermount sink with laminate countertops.
The sink installs flush to the laminate not below the surface of the counter to prevent water from soaking into the particleboard.
A countertop with a built in sink out of the same material makes for a smooth seamless and contemporary appearance.
I just ordered new countertops and the additional cost to have the sink integrated including the sink was 600 so you figure the average sink costs 250 00 so for an additional 350 it s done right.
The new hd sinks available in two colors and five styles.
It s also easy to clean and the benefits don t end there.
The factory integrated sinks are literally molded in so no chance of water intrusion.
They are fabricated out of a 100 acrylic substance that has the color running all the way through the sink.
In recent years laminates have begun to look rich and luxurious with textures and the appearance of depth.