wah I just went thru 48 pages of your renovation - very good read....haha and with some "interesting episodes" in the middle as well. congrats on your new home!

btw your quartz top not resting on any plywood base? just on the cabinets with lobangs in between the carcass?

"interesting episodes" ar?.....

The weight of the sink is not resting on the carcass but supported by the quartz top as it has been made into "one piece" with the quartz. They hacked a bit on the sink skirting to make it not so smooth, then add quartz strips at all four edges to secure the sink with the top.

Nice! So just in case your sink breaks (for whatever reason), how to change it?

I really have no idea how to break the granite sink....I've just tried to google "granite sink break" and guess what? Found nothing but a few links about glassware is easier to break when knocking on the granite sink (due to its hardness) compared stainless steel...

Btw, if it really really break, just need to pay a little money, get the quartz/marble guy to cut the sink out. They have the tools.

Saw the pict. My impression is that the entire contraption is glued to the quartz top, probably using construction adhesive. While it is strong, all adhesives weaken over time. And granite + water makes a heavy combination.
I will be a bit worried if the sink is not supported in any way at all from below.

I suspect that the xtra strips are there for it to rest on the carcass at same level as the rest of the top.

If it is true that the entire sink is supported only 'from the top' by glue, I will suggest putting a wooden frame underneath for additional support.

Yup, agree with you. I'm afraid it will come unglue. It's a big heavy sink. I don't understand why they didn't mount it on the rough top since there is one. Ya put a strip of wood across to support it from the underneath is a good idea.

Thanks for the head up bro! I think you got a point on the wearing-off of the adhesive...
I discussed the matter with my husband and we think we better take your advise to add precaution or as an "insurance"...despite how confident was the assurance from the vendor. It might be looking good now to last for a few years, but we have no idea how will it be after like 5/6 years...
Instead of adding supporting frame, we gonna get some solid wood strips (few inches thickness), and add them along the three edges supporting the skirting strips. This is a small diy job in the plan.
Will post the pics when job is done.

Agreed too!

I think I will order the sink setter like OneMoreDay

Hi Maxxon,

After discussing with my kitchen contractor, they will be doing the same to mine which is to glue and put a few layers of extra wood for support on the base.

You can get it almost everywhere for stand alone sink. Or you can PM me on what is the type and the look that you are looking at so we can help you.

There's an exhibition coming on this July 11-13 @ KLCC. One of my friend - EuroTan, will be exhibiting over there

May I know the name of the exhibition? Thanks!

The event is MF3. You can go to their website mf3.my.

Well actually after checking, there's also one at PWTC on 27-29 June @ PWTC

Or come drop by to Setia City Convention Centre on this weekend. We will be there too.

The one in PWTC on 27-29 june is also by MF3?

27 - 29 June (Renovation Expo) @ PWTC
11 - 13 July (MF3) @ KLCC

Hi, anyone heard of Hannah brand?

I heard that Sorento brand is better than Mocha. Is it true? I thought both brands are from the same parent company?

Both are a good brand which targeted to different group of consumer. Sorento is slightly more expensive than Mocha, hence the price will be slightly higher compared to Mocha, as the material used will be better. Sorento also offer 10years warranty on certain faucets, whereas Mocha offers 5years warranty. At the end of the day, it depends on what budget you have, and what type of products you are looking at.

Thanks. So, are they from the same parent company?

Wanted to ask for advice on the black rubber at the bottom of sink.. My old sink is starting to have water leak, I suspect it's leaking from the black rubber. Was told that the rubber is suppose to act as absorbent. Is the rubber replaceable or do i have to change the entire basin to fix my water leak issue?