I’ve replaced a few of these sinks. It’s pretty straight-forward. But now I have a customer who would like me to replace a rimmed sink. At least I think it’s called a rimmed sink. It’s the kind with the separate metal flange that sits on the counter and the sink hangs from it.
She would like to replace it with a self-rimming sink (which may be all that’s readily available these days anyway), but I’m not sure if the opening for a 24″ rimmed sink is the same as for a 24″ self-rimming sink. Anyone know?
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The only way to know is to measure the actual opening in her countertop, and the actual rim of the new sink.
Thanks. I was sort of afraid of that because it means pulling the old sink to get an accurate measurement.
Shouldn't have to pull existing to get close enough on measurement for comparison.
Most sink rims were shaped with like a T, the vertical leg hangs in the cutout. If you measured to the center of the rim both ways, find a sink to fit that or larger, you're good.
But I'll wager you find other problems if it's laminate surface. Don't think I've ever pulled one that didn't have some delam going on, the rims didn't seal all that well. Probably best to cover the possibility with client prior to starting.
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
Yes it is a laminated counter. Thanks for the heads up.
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The real problem to watch out for is the radius of the corners. Most old self rimmers had a tight radius. Elkay made a sink with diagonal corners that won't cover the hole even though the length and width are the same. Hope you are charging plenty because the leg work will eat up your time on this one.
Those are pretty flexible sinks.
Forrest
Those are pretty flexible sinks.
You mean that they fit a wide variation of openings?
I'd better stop now - and I'll skip the tossed salad at dinner.
Forrest
Is Forrest doing screwdrivers again this evening?
Nope!
Forrest
Darn. There goes the entertainment....