Kitchen Worktop Question

[Peter T]

We're planning our new kitchen and Her Indoors as decided that she wants a corner sink/drainer.

By definition this means that the sink is going to span a joint in the worktop.

Is there a special way to do a joint of this type or is it the usual male/female joint?

Thanks,

 

[Oldman]

If this is going to be a laminate worktop you may be best served by changing her mind. Laminate joints and water dont mix with best results I am told.
If you do go with it extreme care with sealing the laminate will be called for I think.

 

[Sportique]

We're planning our new kitchen and Her Indoors as decided that she wants a corner sink/drainer.

By definition this means that the sink is going to span a joint in the worktop.

Is there a special way to do a joint of this type or is it the usual male/female joint?

Thanks,

Perhaps you could move the sink slightly forward, thus offsetting the joints to the ends of the sink (so the sink does not actually straddle a joint) - this would mean adding a triangular worktop fillet in the corner?

But I haven't done the maths, so the fillet/offset may have to be larger than acceptable?

Dave

 

[StarGazer]

I have seen this done (small bowl sink) with a deeper than usual section of worktop set across the corner with a 45degree joints either side to join to the main worktop run. Not sure if this would work with a larger sink/draining board combo.

 

[yo_chuci]

yup... it could have been done at my mothers when she had new kitchen fitted.. in the corner is a large rotating cupboard and shelves... the worktop was 900mm deep (instead of regular 600) and was at 45degs to the corner of the room.then joined to the 600mm deep worktop wherever the correct intersection is...

would make it better to stand at too.

 

[Peter T]

The sink she wants is this one -

It's about 830mm overall in both directions and each of the "legs" is about 500mm wide, so it fills the width of a worktop fairly well and leaves little room for moving it around.

 

[Racers]

Hi,

Buy her a dishwasher and then you will only need a single sink.


Pete

 

[Peter T]

Hi,

Buy her a dishwasher and then you will only need a single sink.


Pete

Thanks for the advice............................... but we already have a dishwasher and she still wants a double sink!!

 

[chippy1970]

I personaly wouldnt fit one of those sinks I have seen them a couple of times in solid wood and chipboard worktops on kitchens that I havent fitted, but they dont leave a lot of worktop left at the joint, very bad.

Why cant you fit a normal sink at a different position on the worktop ?

Try http://www.franke.co.uk/ they have loads of different styles

 

[would not]

The ones I fit in corners are the round type, I put them in a special unit. The sinks are round and are not in the usual position but are positioned at what would be the corner were the worktop normally meets. I span the corner with breakfast bar worktop so you have the depth.
To be honest I've never met anyone who after having a corner sink then doesn't move it next time they have their kitchen done, unless there isn't any other place for it to go.

 

[Peter T]

Thanks for information guys.

We're not particularly pushed for space but this type of corner sink would fit in well with the layout we want.

I'm wondering if I could get away with a cutout only where the sink bowls are, leaving the worktop joint untouched, and then sculpting away whatever is necessary under the drainer??

 

[Chris Knight]

I reckon she will get nasty cricks in the back, working at one of those!

 

[Oldman]

Thanks for information guys.

I'm wondering if I could get away with a cutout only where the sink bowls are, leaving the worktop joint untouched, and then sculpting away whatever is necessary under the drainer??

You would need to glue down the drainer then, no space for the securing clips unless you go right through the wtop only where the clips go.
You would also have no place for the toggle bolts to clamp the 2 sections together with.

 

[Peter T]

I reckon she will get nasty cricks in the back, working at one of those!

It's not for working at, it's just for admiring

 

[xy mosian]

I'll bet there's some damage to hips and any drawer handles using a sink like that.

xy

 

[mark w]

I use the standard male/female masons mitre. Biscuit joint and bolt the worktop joint, if you use a biscuit cutter that fits in a router you can slot very close to the post form edge and the back edge of the tops, this will help to hold the top together in the most vulnerable places, glue the joint with cascamite, leave to dry over night. Remove worktop bolts then make cut out for sink. If you can, replace any bolts if unaffected by sink cut out.
I have done this many times and have never had a problem. Always try to dry the worktop and sink after use, do not leave water lying on the worktop.

Kind regards, Mark W

 

[Lons]

I use the standard male/female masons mitre. Biscuit joint and bolt the worktop joint, if you use a biscuit cutter that fits in a router you can slot very close to the post form edge and the back edge of the tops, this will help to hold the top together in the most vulnerable places, glue the joint with cascamite, leave to dry over night. Remove worktop bolts then make cut out for sink. If you can, replace any bolts if unaffected by sink cut out.
I have done this many times and have never had a problem. Always try to dry the worktop and sink after use, do not leave water lying on the worktop.

Kind regards, Mark W

Spot on - only way to do it but much better to talk her out of it.

Glossy mags have a lot to answer for imo.

They are not practical and you'll soon regret it and it's my opinion that women aren't carefull enough not to spill water which over time will affect the laminate.

I personally wouldn't fit one for anybody unless into a granite or composite worktop which can be properly sealed.

 

[Peter T]

Thanks again guys.

I'd like to think I can talk her out of it but my confidence is waning!!

We're still only in the planning stage so my best bet is to come up with an even better idea as the where to put everything. Wish me luck