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maxxon
post Jun 12 2014, 04:56 PM

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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


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post Jun 12 2014, 11:13 PM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 12 2014, 06:20 PM)
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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"interesting episodes" ar?..... sweat.gif

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.
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post Jun 13 2014, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(wookp @ Jun 13 2014, 10:56 AM)
Nice! So just in case your sink breaks (for whatever reason), how to change it?
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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... sweat.gif

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. smile.gif
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post Jun 14 2014, 01:15 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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Thanks for the head up bro! notworthy.gif 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. wink.gif
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post Jun 14 2014, 01:20 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 14 2014, 01:14 AM)
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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Agreed too! nod.gif

 

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