Can You Convert Drop In Sink To Undermount

Has anyone installed an under mount sink as a drop in.

Can you convert drop in sink to undermount.

Another name for a drop in sink is a top mount and the names tell you the main difference between this type of sink and an undermount. We got a great deal on a sink but then found out it is an undermount model. You install a drop in from the top of the sink cabinet by lowering it into a cutout opening whereas an undermount is attached to the underside of the countertop form inside the sink cabinet. I m wondering can you replace the drop in sink with an undermount sink without replacing the granite.

How difficult would this be can you sand granite to get smooth edges if you are able to replace the sink. He wouldn t undermount it because he was certain the cut edges of the wood would rot. Despite much disapproval from sink experts that drop in sinks are impossible to undermount the job is actually possible. From what i ve googled it seems that the cutout for a drop in sink is usually larger than for an undermount sink so it is may not be possible to put in an undermount sink if you already have a drop in sink.

We would not be able to add the support needed for an under mount. So if you have a drop in sink most likely you have a laminate or tile countertop. You can only do this with an undermount what undermount sink materials can be paired with laminate countertops. It is a kohler k 5805 2 cast iron and it s obvious we will have to do something with the larger pre drilled holes.

It looks fine not great but fine. Our current one is a drop in. Obviously i know the sink would have to be the same size as the drop in or larger. Do it yourself installation of undermount sinks is not recommended because it s too easy to damage an expensive countertop if you make a mistake.

The savings with a drop in can be much greater if you opt to install it yourself. Yes i understand that the edges of the granite would need to be done. We currently have drop in sinks. An undermount sink is usually paired with solid surface countertop s solid granite quartz corian etc.

What sink models are available. But i think that is a relatively minor issue. Sandy the simple answer is no and here is why.