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This or that - Abovemount Sink or Undermount Sink?

Luke Buckle
7 years ago

Given the choice in your next renovation, which sink style would you prefer?


There are advantages to both, but leave your own reasons in the comments...



Read more - All You Need to Know About Kitchen Sinks But Never Thought to Ask

Undermount sink - Glen Iris 2
Over-mount sink - Killarney Heights
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  • kjvp
    7 years ago
    I voted for undermount because i have a sink that is above mounted and the exposed edge gets dirty quickly, plus the silicone sealant is starting to peel away. I imagine an undermount would solve both problems.

    Comments (13)

    • robandlyn
      7 years ago

      I have had both and far prefer an undermount. The comments above about a top mount are correct and I also think an undermount looks more classy.

    • Najeebah
      7 years ago
      I prefer integrated, but where its a choice between over and under, I prefer over, as I feel it's easier to keep the rim dry, and thus clean than it would be with an under-mount
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      Civic Steel Homes
      7 years ago

      Tend to prefer the undermount sink for the look. It really is a personal thing though.

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    • azztyson
      7 years ago
      I love the undermount and will never change, for me aesthetically it's the best. The cleaning issue is the same for both, like with everything it just has to be done! But a wipe fixes that no big deal! I don't understand the chipping issue haven't had a problem in ten years and I'm not that careful. However I still remember the scratches on my lovely stainless steel flat edged drop in that I had previously never again.
    • SHELLEY SIMPSON
      7 years ago

      Undermount can chip especially with heavy cast-iron cookware (Lecrueset etc.) but advantages far outweigh the overmount, which is unstable to prepare food , and seems to take up room on the bench.

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      Anna Cottee Designs
      7 years ago

      I only specify an overmount sink for clients if the benchtop surface warrants one. The last time I did was because the client wanted a timber benchtop. I managed to find a beautiful black quartz composite sink that worked well and looked like a feature in the kitchen because it matched the colour of the cabinets. My usual go to sink is definitely undermount because of its aesthetic and practical advantages. Small chips can always be smoothed out if need be but really, there is no substitute for being careful!

    • stzngardner
      7 years ago
      I own a kitchen company and have renovated kitchens. My choice would be an inset sink or drop in. Time and time again I have seen chipped surrounds in stone near the sink which is costly. The new streamlined drop in sinks look amazing! You can still choose not to have a drainer if you wish.
    • wuff
      7 years ago
      Thanks stzngardner, your feedback and the comment from Anna about needing to be careful I think rules put under mount sink for our kitchen upgrade..I don't want to be careful when handling my big pots and roasting pans, I want my kitchen sink to be robust, I cook a lot and use heavy pots and pans. I want a kitchen that works as well as looks good, the drop in sinks sound like a good choice, are they the same as flush mount? Thanks again stzngardner
    • PRO
      Anna Cottee Designs
      7 years ago

      Wuff if you constantly use heavy and large pots and pans, you are making a wise decision! Find an attractive minimalist and small profile edge drop in sink and you will have the best of both worlds! I have a butlers pantry with a second drop in sink so I wash heavy things in that rather than in my kitchen sink. Better safe than sorry!

    • Gayle Dent
      7 years ago

      I voted drop-in for one main reason. If ever, in the future, you wanted to replace the sink (like mine because my clever son splashed a metal-corroding chemical on it), there is no need to totally lift the benchtop.

    • oklouise
      7 years ago

      prefer double deep drop in sinks with double drainers because i like to use the drainers for work surface but in my fantasy kitchen i would have all stainless steel benches with integrated sinks with drainers

    • PRO
      Alliance Robes
      7 years ago

      I prefer the look of the under mount but feel would be more difficult to keep clean

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