4 Popular Kitchen Sink Configurations

Kitchen Remodeling May 13

Overmount

Overmount sinks are commonly paired with laminate or melamine countertops. As the name suggests, overmount sinks have their surrounding lip mounted over the countertop material around the sinkhole. The sink is then glued to ensure that its placement doesn’t shift and no extra water seeps through its exposed edge. Overmount sinks are also available in virtually all kitchen sink materials, from stainless steel to porcelain.

Undermount

Undermount sinks are typically used in higher-end kitchen countertop materials, such as natural stone or copper. These sinks are glued from the bottom of the countertops finished sink hole to the top. This gives the sink the impression that it is suspended in midair under the countertop, while the glue that binds it to the material is what’s really doing all the work. Because a sink will often be filled with water and kitchenware, it’s essential that an undermount kitchen sink installation will cover the sink’s maximum load for decades to come.

Farmhouse

A farmhouse sink is a unique, valuable addition to a contemporary kitchen design. It’s characterized by its deep basin which is exposed as a facade over the surface of the lower cabinets. Farmhouse sinks are typically placed a little lower than most sinks, and their installation allows homeowners to lean in and reach the bottom of the sink easily.

Sink With Dishwashing Rack

Stainless steel sinks can typically be configured with a dishwashing rack. This is directly weld onto the sink and gives a seamless surface impression. These sinks are understandably desired in the market, since the convenience it provides homeowners who hand wash their dishes cannot be understated.

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From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

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