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Kitchen Sinks Guide

Choose your installation type

There are three sink styles, each with a specific type of installation: top-mount, under-mount and apron-front. Consider your kitchen cabinet size and what kitchen sink installation type will work best with your cabinet configuration.

Choose your installation type

Top-Mount Sinks

  • Easiest to install

  • Often used with laminate countertops

  • Sink rim extends above countertop surface

Choose your installation type

Under-Mount Sinks

  • Mounted beneath your countertop

  • Used with solid-surface, stone and quartz countertops

  • Easily sweep debris off counter and into bowl

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Apron-Front Sinks

  • Sometimes called a farmhouse sink

  • Notable for its attractive front panel or apron

  • Short apron option lets you install with conventional cabinetry

  • Available in both enameled cast iron and stainless steel

  • Available in under-mount, top-mount and tile-in models

Choose your installation type

Tile-In Sinks

A tile-in sink is specially designed for installation in a tile countertop. It has a flat edge that allows the installer to butt the tile up against the sink and grout the sink as if it were another tile.

  • The tile butts against the sink edge for a clean look similar to that of an undermount sink

  • The sink edge has square, not rounded, corners

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