[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by Diane F

I have yet to figure out the fascination with the farm style sinks. If you do any hand washing of dishes, you really don't have any place to let them drain like you do with a double sink. You do have to chase around pieces of food to get them to down into the disposal. I personally think it is a fad that will eventually fade out. Just as colors of countertops, appliances and wood or painted finishes on cabinets come and go, I think the be tub sink will too.

I put in the single farmhouse style/ tub sink a few years ago. Thought it would be a pretty cool thing to have.

Never again - worse decision ever.

The problems mentioned in the post are accurate.

You cannot beat a big, cast iron, heavy double sink.

IMHO, of course!!

[bowlingal]

Malsua, I LOVE your farmhouse sink!

[Pamelah]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

SWMBO, isn't happy with the typical double basin kitchen sink and wants to replace it with one large sink. (It's a resale, and the house came this way)...

I found a sink that should fit (30").

I climbed under the sink to see how it was attached and noticed the the lip of the sink (in the front) was resting on the cabinets to either side of the sink. The cabinets are slightly angled backwards...

It doesn't look like it will easily drop down.

We have granite countertops and backsplash, so simply lifting up the counter could be a major undertaking.

Anyone dealt with this in the past, or had someone do it for them without wrecking the current granite?

Thanks in advance!

Can’t People Take The Time To Write Out Whole Words?
Does everyone but me know what “SWMBO” means? Really!

[wamley]

Undermount sinks are usually installed onto the bottom of the countertop by the counter provider and then the counter & sink is placed in position on the cabinet. I would think they could reverse the process, but would be costly. There is a good amount of glue and sealers used in the process. Plumbing connections are the least of the issue.

[Tom52]

Originally Posted by Pamelah

Can’t People Take The Time To Write Out Whole Words?
Does everyone but me know what “SWMBO” means? Really!

She who must be obeyed.

So reading between the lines, my interpretation is his nagging wife wants a new sink and he will really regret it if she doesn't get one.😊

[SydMom]

We changed our double bowl under mount sink to a large single bowl sink recently. Mike Scott Plumbing did it for us. They did a great job.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

Malsua, I LOVE your farmhouse sink!

That was my wife's decision. We both like it too, but we're selling that house within a few months. We literally tore the old kitchen off the house in 2017, it was a 10x12 galley on piers and replaced it with a 16x22. I guess that's why I have no fear working on it. That said, it'd be a big job to replace the sink since you need to remove the counters.

For what it's worth, ours drains just fine, but then I know the installer(me) who spent a bunch of time shimming that sink cabinet so it was perfectly level in every dimension.

Here is a link to a 5 minute timelapse of the kitchen coming off. Demolition of our Kitchen - YouTube

[paulajr]

I called many people to try to replace my sink, and no one would touch it because of the granite. I ended up with beautiful new Quartz countertops and a beautiful new sink. ������ It was more expensive but the kitchen looks much better and is more efficient. . For those wondering why anyone would want to replace the 2 basin sink...if you actually cook, your big pans will not fit in the 2 basin sink!

Originally Posted by JMintzer

SWMBO, isn't happy with the typical double basin kitchen sink and wants to replace it with one large sink. (It's a resale, and the house came this way)...

I found a sink that should fit (30").

I climbed under the sink to see how it was attached and noticed the the lip of the sink (in the front) was resting on the cabinets to either side of the sink. The cabinets are slightly angled backwards...

It doesn't look like it will easily drop down.

We have granite countertops and backsplash, so simply lifting up the counter could be a major undertaking.

Anyone dealt with this in the past, or had someone do it for them without wrecking the current granite?

Thanks in advance!

[LieutenantEd]

1. Look at the “build sheet” for the house, the make and model # of the existing sink will be listed.
2. Research size of existing sink and compare to new selection. ( ours was Koehler double sink replaced with a Koehler single that fit in opening) Koehler has a very comprehensive website.
3. You will need two contractors, a granite counter company, and a plumber.
4. Counter company will coordinate with plumber to remove plumbing first, counter company removes existing sink, installs new sink, and coordinates to have plumber return same or next day.

We donated 18 month old Sink removed to Habitat for Humanity. Koehler original was a quality sink $ as was Koehler replacement $654.00 Koehler prices same everywhere.

[MoNonnon]

Mike Scott replaced our double sink w a nice new large one. You will love it. They coordinated w another guy to remove and reinstall the new sink under the granite.Scott’s did the plumbing. Go talk to them. They know exactly what sink fits these old double ones.

[llaran]

I got a new double sink BUT the center divide was half tall, also it is a granite composition. check on line new styles and colors.

[brownsinfhB0nifay]

We did exactly what you are looking to do. Hired Mike Scott Plumbing. We bought the sink from them, a Blanco granite composite. They use Stone Central to cut the counter top to fit the new sink and they install the new sink. My understanding is they are the only one in the area who will do this. I went to 3 others who said no as they didn't want the liability of messing up the counter. ScottPlumbing disconnected and reconnected the plumbing.
You can do this all separately, ie buy the sink, hire a plumber and Stone Central and you may save a few bucks. For me it was easier to have it all coordinated and done in 2 days.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Tom52

She who must be obeyed.

So reading between the lines, my interpretation is his nagging wife wants a new sink and he will really regret it if she doesn't get one.😊

I wouldn't say that... At least not out loud...

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Tmarkwald

I put in the single farmhouse style/ tub sink a few years ago. Thought it would be a pretty cool thing to have.

Never again - worse decision ever.

The problems mentioned in the post are accurate.

You cannot beat a big, cast iron, heavy double sink.

IMHO, of course!!

Been there. Done that. Heavy cast iron sink. Hum, have they gotten heavier or is it due to the fact that I am 20 years older than last time and my back has not recovered from preparing our previous home for sale and packing and moving.

I still remember doing the faucets over and over and over again. Could not get them to turn properly. After wasting most of a weekend doing it, I called the company and was told, that is a mistake in the instructions, you need to .................

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by brownsinfhB0nifay

We did exactly what you are looking to do. Hired Mike Scott Plumbing. We bought the sink from them, a Blanco granite composite. They use Stone Central to cut the counter top to fit the new sink and they install the new sink. My understanding is they are the only one in the area who will do this. I went to 3 others who said no as they didn't want the liability of messing up the counter. ScottPlumbing disconnected and reconnected the plumbing.
You can do this all separately, ie buy the sink, hire a plumber and Stone Central and you may save a few bucks. For me it was easier to have it all coordinated and done in 2 days.

My opinion, you are better off having one entity do a job. As the customer, you do not want to be caught with the plumber blaming the counter person or the sink manufacturer or.............