Hi all –
My prob: I pulled out a standard 33″x22″ stainless steel kitchen sink (from a formica countertop) to replace with a like-sized standard 33″x22″ cast iron sink, only to discover after setting in the new sink that the hole is slightly (1/4″) too large at the corners only. Either the old stainless sink had more tightly radiused corners or this was a sloppy overcut on the original sink hole cut-out. With the new sink in, there is also some areas along the rim where there is chipped formica (from the sloppy original cut-in) that was formerly concealed by the rim of the old sink but which is now exposed.
Wondering if anyone knows of a fix to this … some type of rim extension spacer that the new sink would rest on that would cover the gaps and chipped formica? Not wanting to replace the whole run of countertop and Kohler web site lists the next size increase jumps to a 38″x22″ (also at a $500 price increase).
Anyone?
Thanks much,
Joe
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Kohlers web-site is going to give list prices which are out of touch with reality.
Call a plumbing supply house, give them the size of your cut out and ask them what Cast Iron sinks will fit the hole.
Patching it in is not an option in my opinion, it will look like #### in short order no mater what it looks like when you're done.
You might be able to get a solid surface trim made up.
I'd think a piece of 1/4-inch Corian, cut to be 1/2-inch or so wider than the rim on the cast iron, with a round over to blend it to the existing surface could look pretty good.
I like the corian idea - got a sense for cost for a custom piece like that?
Lowes said they would sell me corian slabs @ $11.00 per inch, that was 5 yrs ago.
If you can work with hardwoods you can work with plastic solid surface.
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” —Albert Einstein
How far out from the edge are you talking about 1/8", 1/4" etc etc etc?
Patching is going to be out, even if you can find the same pattern you will notice a difference in fading.
A stainless "hooty" rim isn't going to look good, & will look like you're hiding something.
How much counter top do you have? Laminate tops are pretty cheap & if you have a router replacing them is pretty easy.
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The gaps are at the corners only, and are about 1/4" over a run of about maybe 3" at each corner. The chipped laminate extends out 1/2" from the rim of the new sink and occurs in maybe 3-4 different areas.The sinks sits in a countertop that is 12' long, and meets a mitered corner of another 6' long piece. I'm not sure I follow though, are you suggesting installing new laminate on top of the old?
If the old countertop is anchored to the substrate securely you can install new laminate over the old.
There is some prep work that needs to be done, but has been done many times.
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” —Albert Einstein