This or that - Abovemount Sink or Undermount Sink?

Luke Buckle

10 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...

Undermount sink - Glen Iris 2

Over-mount sink - Killarney Heights

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kjvp

10 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.

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robandlyn
10 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.
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Najeebah
10 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
10 years ago
Tend to prefer the undermount sink for the look. It really is a personal thing though.
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azztyson
9 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
9 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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9 years ago
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stzngardner
9 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
9 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
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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
9 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
9 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
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Alliance Robes
9 years ago
I prefer the look of the under mount but feel would be more difficult to keep clean

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