These terms refer to how the sink attaches to the granite itself.
Replacing undermount sink in granite counter.
With its clean lines an undermount sink certainly makes a lovely addition to any kitchen.
Overmounted sinks are inserted from above and have flanges around the rim of the sink that keep it from falling through the hole cut in the granite.
Sinks for granite countertops can be installed in one of two ways.
My backsplash is also granite and behind the stovetop.
Although undermount sinks seem to defy gravity they are only slightly different to install than topmount sinks.
How to replace an undermount sink in a kitchen with granite counters.
The thing with an under mount sink with a granite countertop however is that once the granite is cut the sink stays and if you choose so for a very long time.
There is now way i could match the granite i have to just replace where the sink is.
Thanks for any information.
If the sink cannot be replaced i will have to replace about 30 linear feet of granite plus about 18 feet of backsplash that ranges from 15 inches to 24 inches high.
But what if you feel the need to replace the undermount sink for one reason or another.