Because it provides a smooth expanse of countertop surface and a simplified installation the unpretentious but stylishly functional undermount sink has long been valued.
This can be a very effective method to contrast a bright coloured bathroom sink with a wide range of countertop materials. The visually highlighted counter surface highlights the choice of counter stuff and draws attention to the prominently featured layout element.
The undermount bathroom sink must first be on hand to accurately size the counter-top cut-out. Your countertop room is then carefully calculated and also the dimensions noted to properly arrange the sink drain, fixture mounting holes and sink cut-out positions. The unmounted sink is then positioned upside down in the chosen counter top place on the top of your counter surface. Your reversed sink rim is used as a guide to track around and indicate a reference line for your counter top cutout. The temporarily placed sink is then taken off the area and the marked cut-out reduced in size so the counter top opening will be slightly smaller-than the inside dimension of the under mounted basin. Cutting a decreased size counter hole creates a slight counter top overhang which casts a delicate shadow to visually enhance the counter and dish combination and conceal the water tight joint between the bottom of the bowl and counter casing.
After slicing the reduced diameter counter top opening--the sink basin is temporarily placed into position beneath the counter top and the under side of the counter is designated to show the areas which will receive the water proof seal of silicon adhesive that will bond the sink rim beneath the counter. The temporarily placed sink is then removed so adhesive may be applied to the designated under counter areas. The sink can then be aligned and briefly blocked in place as the adhesive treatments to complete the installation.
Conservative installers also use mechanical fasteners including the silicone adhesive to redundantly insure the under-mount sink is securely fastened to the under side of the counter-top surface. Online teaching which visually detail under counter and sink drain mounting can be examined and reviewed to compliment written descriptions of the procedure so the range of components and fixture options is fully understood.
Many setups create extended length counters which enable the mounting of a matched pair of under counter sinks--placed side by side for simultaneous use by two relatives. Use of this open and spacious design choice can be a practical and efficient method to make your bath useful for more than one consumer.
An under-mount bathroom sink will provide a lifetime of satisfactory service if proper measures are taken to safely fasten and seal the under mounted bath fixture. There are few installations styles that afford the amazing beauty, visual simplicity and useful practicality of the undermount bathroom sink.