Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Undermount Sink
The undermount sinks are becoming a growing trend from the last few years. These types of sinks usually sit right under the countertop's surface, creating a flow from the countertop to the sink. Here are some of the pros and cons of the undermount sink:
Advantages/Pros
- One of the best points about the undermount sinks is that it can be swept straight from the benchtop in the sink, there will be no sink rim to get in the way as with other types of sinks.
- The Undermount sinks also save the countertop space. With the under-mount sinks, the countertop can extend all the way to sink even a little bit more. If the user is tight on room and needs every square inch of the counter, then the under-mount sink is the best choice.
- Undermount is good for countertop cleaning, it is a clear winner in the category of cleanup. In fact, the ease of cleaning is regarded as the number one selling point of the under-mount sinks. Because there will be no lip to form a hindrance around the sink, the user can swipe the food particles directly from the counter and into the sink.
Disadvantages/Cons
- Undermount sinks are very expensive to install because the stone all around the edges must be polished smooth a top-mount sink simply drops in, covering up all the rough benchtop edges. In under-mount sinks, where the sinks are recessed under the bench or when the benchtop is thicker than the 30 millimeters, that time the backside machining will also be required to polish the underneath of the benchtop all around the sink.
- One of the big drawbacks of the under-mount sinks is that the water can get between the sink and the counter, causing the mold problems, especially with the countertop materials which are not water-resistant. Proper knowledge, installation, as well as the maintenance, can help to keep the problems at bay.
- Before giving any attention to the under-mount sinks, it is important to keep in mind what happens all around the edge of an undermount sink exactly where it joins the benchtop, it is sealed with the silicone caulking that is a magnet for the kitchen sink grime. There can also be a gap in-between the top of the sink and the underside of the benchtop, this is another prime hiding spot for any gunky build-up.