Installation Sheet

• Elkay recommends that Fireclay sinks be installed by a professional, experienced installer.
• WARNING: Due to the dimensional variation inherent in the fireclay manufacturing process, sink cutout templates
are not provided. Elkay recommends using the actual sink for the countertop cutout.
• Elkay recommends providing the cabinet maker with the actual sink to be installed prior to cabinet fabrication.
• It is recommended that you discuss with your customer the desired finished appearance of the sink and
countertop installation. Elkay is not responsible for improper sink and/or countertop installations.
• WARNING: The support frame and proper support for the sink must sufficiently support 300 lbs. This is the
approximate weight of the sink when full and applies to both installations shown below.
• Elkay undermount sinks should only be fastened to a solid surface countertop (i.e. granite / Corian
®
).
• Elkay is not responsible for the sink or countertop if damaged during installation.
• Fireclay sinks are heavy, please arrange for assistance to move or position.
• Follow all local plumbing and building codes.
• Inspect sink for damage prior to beginning installation.
Farmhouse Undermount Sinks Only
Undermount Sinks Only
Attention Installer:
Installation Instructions:
Fireclay Sinks
2222 Camden Ct. | Oak Brook, IL 60523 | elkay.com ©2018 Elkay Manufacturing Company (1/19) 1000003608.pdf
Countertop
Underlayment
Cabinet
Sink
Countertop
Underlayment
Cabinet
Sink
1/4"
Silicone caulk
(Not furnished)
Silicone caulk
(Not furnished)
• The Elkay fireclay farmhouse sinks are reversible by design offering you two options to select. The installation
dimensions will be different depending on which farmhouse side you wish to see. The front and back walls of the
sink are not the same thickness by design. IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE CABINET MAKER, COUNTER TOP FABRICATOR,
AS WELL AS THE CABINET INSTALLER UNDERSTAND THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE CONSUMER.
• A custom sink base cabinet is required.
• Proper installation requires a coordinated effort including advanced dialog between the designer (or customer),
the cabinet maker, the countertop fabricator and the sink installer during the design and installation phase.
• It is required that a support frame be constructed inside the cabinet for adequate support of the sink as shown
in Figure 1.
• It is recommended that the sink countertop cutout provide a reveal into the sink bowl opening as shown in Figure 2.
Framing must
support sink
bowls
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
• It is required that a support frame be constructed inside
the cabinet for adequate support of the sink as shown
in Figure 1.
• It is recommended that the sink countertop cutout provide
a ⅛" overhang into the sink bowl opening as shown in
Figure 3. Do not reduce this ⅛" dimension since the bowl
shape and overall size will have dimensional variation.
1/8" overhang
recommended
FIGURE 3