How Do You Mount An Undermount Sink To Granite?
An undermount sink is installed underneath the countertop, so none of the edges shows above the countertop. It is the countertop of choice for most homes constructed after 1990. Seldom do you see the old aluminum and porcelain sinks that extend out over the countertop. If you have paid the extra money it costs to upgrade to a granite countertop, there’s little doubt you’ll want to top it off with an undermount sink. You can mount and install an undermount sink to granite yourself. The key to success is getting the correct measurements. Turn the new undermount sink upside down on top of your granite countertop where you plan to install it. You must use the actual sink as your template to measure exactly where to cut out the countertop for the sink unless a template is included with the sink. Draw a line all the way around the sink with a marker. Measure from the edge of the new undermount sink to the spot where you intend for the undermount sink to begin. You can choose to allow the gra