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Chuck B
Chuck B Buckeye, AZ on Jun 18, 2012
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Replace Sink in Granite Countertop

I just moved into a new home that has a granite countertop with a double basin sink. I want to switch out the sink for a single basin, but I have been told by a couple of plumbers removing the old sink would probably break the granite. Would it be possible to have the granite cut and drop out the old sink and replace or cut a new hole for a single bowl sink? Any advice would be appreciated.
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    Nice granite, would like to have a single basin sink instead.
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  • Leslie D Las Vegas, NV
    See this article for removal http://www.ehow.com/how_5904203_remove-sinks.... Howver, even if you get the sink out, it's going to be very difficult to find a single basin sink to fit the area already cut unless there is one with the same footprint as your existing sink. Your existing sink has a ...»
    wide bowl, and is sitting very close to the backsplash now, so fabricating/polishing the opening for another undermount single basin sink may not work, and would probably cost you at least $400 from a granite installer, (not to mention plumbing work for drain/disposal, etc.), even if you find a sink to fill the width of the opening. It's much easier to fabricate/polish/install the sink before the granite is attached to the cabinet/subtop so all of the work to install now has to be done from underneath, which will require 2 people. Sometimes, the rim of an undermount sink is actually sitting on a subtop, and is "sandwiched" between that and the granite. The only other option I can think of to make the work/cutouts feasible would be a large single-basin Apron sink, assuming your sink cabinet is large enough to accommodate, and that will also require some modification to your cabinet. I think I would live with it as is unless you want to buy a whole new piece of countertop.

    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Hewitt Remodeling Service... Virginia Beach, VA
    Chuck, a countertop expert could more than likely remove the sink.... but they would more than likely require you to sign paperwork that would not hold them accountable for breakage...that's how tricky it is. The existing hole was cut and polished specifically for that model sink. It is highly unlikely you would find a single bowl sink with the same "footprint" as to fit in the existing hole...and no fabricator would be willing to take the piece back to the shop, re-fabricate the hole and ...»
    reinstall it. Risk is too high and the profit too little. I recommend you stick with what you have. Tim

    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 1
  • Woodbridge Environmental ... Colonia, NJ
    It is difficult to remove the sink but it can be done. There are also small screws with little brackets that help hold the sink into place. We recently had to remove a sink much like that one in the photo. It took about two hours to get it loose using a sharpened edge on a thin putty knife a small hammer and of course the tools to remove the screws.

    The thing to remember however is how are they going to cut the new hole to fit the new sink? ...»

    Or have you already figured that part out? If not you need to do this first before you go through all the time and trouble attempting to remove this bowl.

    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 0
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    I agree 100% with Hewitt. You'll get used to the double basin before you know it. You might even learn to love it.
    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 3
  • Woodbridge Environmental ... Colonia, NJ
    We have a double basin that we put in when we did our kitchen over 28 years ago, Went from a large single sink to the double. Cast iron one at that, Heavy. Anyway, I hate it. Its only good for washing small dog, front legs in one, back in other. keeps him from turning around.
    on Jun 18, 2012 · Like 2
  • Pam D Alexandria, LA
    I can't see any use for a single sink, except maybe in a potting bench outside.
    on Jun 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Christy M Alpharetta, GA
    I think it's beautiful and you should leave it alone!
    on Jun 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    While I agree with all the others who believe the sinks look great, I would suggest you consider what a farm style sink would look like in your kitchen, because if the granite is damaged while removing this sink, you may have to use that style to recover from the damages.
    on Jun 20, 2012 · Like 1
  • Bernice H Yakima, WA
    @ woodbridge....mental picture here, of dog overlapping 2 sinks! too funny!

    How about a picture?

    on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0

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