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idoblu
post Jun 1 2014, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(zheilwane @ Mar 28 2011, 12:51 AM)

If you are looking for one, i do carry Elleci Granite Sinks.

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do you have price for this - Karisma 105 inset in Antracite 59
http://www.elleci.it/int/products/products...nset?col=59&a=4

can this be undermount? thanks
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post Jun 5 2014, 06:31 AM

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QUOTE(carfieldfelix2014 @ Jun 5 2014, 12:30 AM)
dear sifus, need your advice here.
can granite sink install as undermount to my quartz top? can the quartz support the granite? if there is no concrete top, what need to be done in order for the granite sink to be stable? Thanks ya!
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I'm researching on this as well but my main question is can it be easily removed in the future? I heard replacing an undermount is really troublesome

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post Jun 5 2014, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(carfieldfelix2014 @ Jun 5 2014, 05:21 PM)
Hi, so far we only changeĀ  d sink when it crack or leak. Ppl says granite sink is last longer. So once it installed as undermount, I wont be changing it.
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if really crack or leak how? I also dont think of ever changing but just in case something went wrong.... hmm.gif
i think it depends how the installer install it. i see some instructions says they use clips, one part screwed onto the plywood support for your quartz counter top. it shouldnt be too difficult to remove

what brand granite composite are you looking at? you are looking at composite and not the real granite stone right? sweat.gif



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post Jun 6 2014, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(carfieldfelix2014 @ Jun 6 2014, 10:28 PM)
If really crack, sure need to change lo... sad.gif
actually i booked the granite sink dy...the seller told me it can be installed as undermount too. But after gave the measurement to Kitchen cabinet ID, she came back and told me the contractor said, this cant be doe due to too heavy wacko.gif and the quartz top cannot support u
unless make it as topmount. but the idea of putting as undermount is its advantage of easy to clean and dry the water stain....sigh...blink.gif
the one that i booked was Ausco...so now kena check with them if can have another option....but i really like the granite sink...cry.gif
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how big is the sink?
does your cabinet have a plywood support for the quartz top?
if got plywood support i dont see why it cant be done. there are tons of others that had granite sinks with quartz counter top

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post Jun 12 2014, 06:20 PM

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QUOTE(maxxon @ Jun 12 2014, 04:56 PM)
Here's the link of my sharing on how I installed my granite sink under-mounted. The contractor brought the sink back to their factory and modified it, sticked it together with the quartz top and it's some sort like making it one piece with the top.
About cracking, i don't think it cracks easily before I get old or move to somewhere else.... Zheilwane's mum showed me a demo on its durability by dropping a solid metal ball around 4-5cm dia. on the sink...they have been doing the same demo for countless times and the sink in their showroom is still ok...  smile.gif
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2952544/+700
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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! smile.gif

btw your quartz top not resting on any plywood base? just on the cabinets with lobangs in between the carcass?
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post Jun 14 2014, 01:14 AM

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QUOTE(Fazab @ Jun 13 2014, 11:09 PM)
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.
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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.
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post Jun 14 2014, 07:29 PM

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I think I will order the sink setter like OneMoreDay smile.gif

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post Aug 30 2014, 12:05 AM

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QUOTE(mika_84 @ Aug 29 2014, 11:35 PM)
Hi, just to get some info from you guys. I just bought a double bowl sink. But the sink doesn't come with the tap hole. Any idea how to open the hole? As far I know stainless steel are hard to drill.
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http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/28512100/
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post Sep 9 2014, 09:30 AM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Sep 8 2014, 09:54 PM)
Hi just wondering if anyone been using granite sink for some time? wonder if its hard to maintain or require special care? heard it would discolored overtime
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Where did you read that? I've no experience yet cause not yet install.
I don't think it can discolor. Maybe stained.
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post Sep 9 2014, 10:17 AM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Sep 9 2014, 10:01 AM)
http://chuletz.com/2012/07/25/my-hce-grani...-kitchen-mixer/

read the last 2-3 comment. now i also headache. kinda like the black one so that it goes well with my black table top now i am in a limbo...

some say ok some say not ok...so was hoping any forumer here that has been using it for years can share their view...
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take a chance blush.gif
what other choice do you have? stainless steel will get water marks - this is guaranteed sweat.gif
mine is a blanco and even that gets lots of negatives and positives - you can read here
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/clean...0821553.html?53

you can also go thru these 19 pages here to read some reviews. i believe one or two says no problem like this -
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=67538562

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post Sep 9 2014, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Sep 9 2014, 10:36 AM)
Can PM me how much you got your sink and what size? Thanks
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my sink single bowl and very small only cost S$488. bought here - http://www.hoekee.com.sg/kitchen/composite...-45-detail.html
you can find double bowls for even cheaper there at hoekee

going to top mount mine
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post Sep 9 2014, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Sep 9 2014, 11:14 AM)
blanco is a good brand thus the price is a little premium. for that bowl i think those no name brand can go for RM600-700.

yeah better go for top mount. just in case if need to change bowl no need so troublesome
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you can do undermount and still be able to replace it easily if necessary. just dont sandwich it between your counter and rough top like in the blog you posted.

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post Oct 1 2014, 08:49 PM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Oct 1 2014, 07:52 PM)
Bro,
You did you sink already? How is it? Are they using silicon to seal it?
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not yet, havent even got my house keys. only next year can start renovate sad.gif
you thinking of another way besides silicon?
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post Oct 1 2014, 09:27 PM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Oct 1 2014, 09:11 PM)
Haaaa. Like that u so fast get your sink already. Lol. My kitchen cabinet contractor not confident of doing undermount. Guess I am stuck with top mount. My only gripe is the transparent silicon which I believe over time will sure turn to spotted black.
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suddenly delayed boh pian sad.gif
dont put so much silicon, just put a bead on the inside inside so that when they press on it, it will spread out just a little. you put masking tape around it, any overflow lands on the tape which you tear off after installation. if they lazy, just want to wipe it off then sure will black black later on tongue.gif
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post Oct 1 2014, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Oct 1 2014, 09:11 PM)
Haaaa. Like that u so fast get your sink already. Lol. My kitchen cabinet contractor not confident of doing undermount. Guess I am stuck with top mount. My only gripe is the transparent silicon which I believe over time will sure turn to spotted black.
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Buy the sink setter....very easy to install
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kbHso9M2HtQ
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post Oct 1 2014, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Oct 1 2014, 10:14 PM)
yeah lousy contractor but already paid rm500 deposit. their quartz was cheap though. but honestly I don't really mind the top mount since I am using granite. my only concern is the silicon seal
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i wonder if i stick a piece of those door seals will it work? without silicon.
just set the sink on the counter .

like this -
http://www.duckbrand.com/products/weatheri...eals/rope-caulk

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post Oct 1 2014, 11:03 PM

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i bought before those anti mildew silicon but my contractor never use it and gasak it sad.gif
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post Oct 2 2014, 10:06 AM

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QUOTE(bengang13 @ Oct 2 2014, 09:25 AM)
I am ok with top mount but I don't like the exposed silicon.
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what do you mean by "exposed"?
undermount or topmount, both still need silicon
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post Oct 2 2014, 10:28 AM

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