Benefits of an Undermount Sink

Q. What are the benfits of an undermount sink?

A. There are basically three types of mountings for sinks – drop-in, flush mount and undermount.

A drop-in sink simply drops in on top of the countertop. These are more difficult to clean as you will have a small space between the back of the sink and the backsplash that collects water and is difficult to reach.

A flush mount sink (which is less common, but becoming more available) drops in but sits flush with the countertop. This is a beautiful look, but be cautious of the countertop material. Not all countertops can be fabricated to support or accept a flush-mount sink.

An undermount sink is the most sanitary option for a sink. The sink sits between the bottom of the countertop and the top of the cabinet, thus it is “mounted under” the countertop. Because there is no lip or small gap between the sink and countertop, splashed water can be easily swept back into the sink. There is also a wider space between the sink and backsplash (and no lip) making it much easier to clean. Perhaps the biggest advantage is there is no need to take a toothpick to clean the perimeter of the sink where the “gunk” collects because the sink now sits underneath the countertop. Brilliant!!

Until next time,

Renovate Kate