The Benefits of an Undermount Sink

Undermount kitchen sinks fit well in a modern kitchen as they are easy to maintain and keep clean. They are also referred to as recessed sinks as the sink is recessed into the kitchen surface.

Designing your kitchen with an undermounted sink may be a bit more time consuming, and there are a few extra steps in the installation, but an undermounted sink can be as cost effective as other types of sinks.

When you are looking at updating your kitchen sink there are a few reasons to consider buying an undermounted sink:

• As the sink actually fits underneath the kitchen counter – you can wipe the kitchen surface right into the sink as there is no kitchen sink rim to hold anything. So there is not the build of up of grime around the lip of the sink. So an undermount sink is easier to clean and maintain.
• The plumbing is usually covered by the cabinets, which means that you can keep your kitchen tidy at all times
• If installed correctly the undermount sink should offer a leak free performance where the sinks meets the work surface, as the join is beneath the counter rather than on top.
• There is a wide range of sinks available including single, double or half bowls. The two types of undermount sinks available are stainless steel or ceramic sinks. The top two suppliers of undermounted sinks are Astracast and Franke. These suppliers have a wide range of single bowl, double bowl or half bowl sinks. So having an undermounted sink doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on design, in fact they add to the overall style and look of the kitchen.