Installation Guide

KitchenFarmhouseSinks:Undermount
Farmhouse kitchen sinks are the ultimate kitchen design element.
Sinkology apron front kitchen sinks are design to be highly
functional yet make a bold statement. The apron front design and
large spacious bowl make kitchen clean up more comfortable.
Farmhouse sinks require extra installation steps, we recommend
using professional tools and professional experience when installing
farmhouse copper sinks. Occasionally the cabinet face front
and countertop will be cut to accommodate apron front sinks.
Undermount farmhouse sinks require additional support to hold sink
in place.
1. Flip sink upside down on a piece of craft paper or cardboard
and trace the edge of the basin. Measure the distance between
the edge of the basin and the inside edge of the lip. Add a
secondlineinsidetherstaccordingtothismeasurement.Cut
on the second line to make your cut out template. The apron
Important
Most Sinkology farmhouse kitchen sinks can be installed as an
undermountordrop-in.Werecommendundermountinstallationwith
new granite or solid surface countertops.
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front is designed to extend past the front of the cabinet. Take
thismeasurementbeforemakinganycuts.Whenyoumakeyour
cut out measurements, accommodate the apron extending past
the cabinet front.
2. Cut the countertop and cabinet front to accommodate the sink
basin using your cut out template.
3. Build a support ledge for your sink. Screw three lengths of 2x4’s
(depends on cabinet width) along the back and both sides of
cabinet. Sink is fully supported when ¾” inch of rim is supported
on three sides. If additional support is needed four vertical 2x4
supports can be installed. See diagram.
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