Because the mdf under laminate countertops gets ruined when it gets wet you can t install a normal undermount sink.
Undermount kitchen sink laminate countertop.
Laminate countertops love undermount sinks.
I am seriously in love with my undermount stainless steel sink.
Because they are installed underneath the countertop the sink rim does not show.
And that s how i found out about karran sinks.
But i did what i do for every single diy project and started combing the internet like an obsessed crazy woman.
In earlier times when laminate countertops were the most popular like what you d see everywhere the drop in sink was the only option because when you cut through the laminate for the opening for the sink it was not a finished edge kimmel says.
The sink installs flush to the laminate not below the surface of the counter to prevent water from soaking into the particleboard.
The weak points created by seams and grout with laminate.
Undermount sinks offer several advantages over conventional drop in sinks.
An undermount sink gives a more.
The edge of standard mounted sinks can get icky from food build up and other grime.
Water gets in there swells the mdf and warps your countertops.
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.
This means an entirely different mounting procedure is necessary for an undermount sink with laminate countertops.
Having the sink mounted under the countertop is brilliant clean and neat.