Replacing Undermount Sink In Granite

How to replace an undermount sink in a kitchen with granite counters.

Replacing undermount sink in granite.

There will be a lip around the top of the undermount sink. Thanks for any information. These terms refer to how the sink attaches to the granite itself. Overmounted sinks are inserted from above and have flanges around the rim of the sink that keep it from falling through the hole cut in the granite.

Just like topmount sinks undermount sinks on granite and quartz need to be sealed to prevent moisture from creating mold and mildew. My backsplash is also granite and behind the stovetop. There is now way i could match the granite i have to just replace where the sink is. Sinks for granite countertops can be installed in one of two ways.

Change to undermount sink in granite countertop. We currently have drop in sinks. Use the manufacturer s instructions to install the faucets disposal and drain baskets. It is possible to replace a broken undermount sink yourself as long as you use the previous sink measurements as a guide for the new one.

If the sink cannot be replaced i will have to replace about 30 linear feet of granite plus about 18 feet of backsplash that ranges from 15 inches to 24 inches high. Moldy or cracked caulk. Although undermount sinks seem to defy gravity they are only slightly different to install than topmount sinks. We have granite countertops in our kitchen bathrooms.

I m wondering can you replace the drop in sink with an undermount sink without replacing the granite. The problem with this technique is that if the sink is defective or damaged there is no way to remove and replace it without destroying the granite or quartz counter top or cabinetry. But what if you feel the need to replace the undermount sink for one reason or another. Obviously i know the sink would have to be the same size as the drop in or larger.

Install the sink fixtures. Is replacing an undermount sink without breaking the granite countertop even possible.