Granite cut for sink is wrong

18 years ago

We purchased a franke oceania sink specifically because it has a ledge that allows the use of its accesories, like the colander. This sink came with a template but the granite fabricator didn't use it -- they used the sink itself as a template and didn't know about the use of the ledge. They overlaid the ledge with granite and the colander accessory doesn't fit.

Can this be fixed? The fabricator first said they used "industry standard" in not using the template and that we should have told them to cut it differently -- how would we know we needed to tell them that? They suggested they maybe could grind it to a bigger opening. If so, would it look as good as it does now?

I'd appreciate any help with this.

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raehelen
18 years ago
So, if they grind it, would they remove the sink first? Grinding possible, but does make a mess! If you decide to proceed, have them cover the work area with a makeshift tent. My KG used plastic garbage bags to contain the dust- one of his helpers had a shopvac going and another held up the 'tent'. They also taped garbage bags over adjacent cupboards. (Mine wasn't grinding a sink cutout, but removing a counter)
pharaoh
18 years ago
If the granite counter can be removed, have them take it back and cut a larger opening.

The reveal on sink is something that the client specifies. I am guessing the ledge is a positive reveal.
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weissman
18 years ago
You "told" them by giving them the template. I agree with pharaoh, have them remove the counter and recut it - they didn't do their job. At least you need a bigger hole, not a smaller one!
lmarletto
18 years ago
If you gave them the template and they chose not to use it, they should have at least mentioned that they planned to disregard it. Did you give them the spec sheet as well?

I wasn't aware that there was a particular reveal that's considered "industry standard". Some fabricators dislike positive reveals because they're harder to get right...
napagirl
18 years ago
If they re-cut it in place, make sure you remove the drawers and completely tape over the glides, bec if you don't the granite dust will adhere to the lubricated glides and they will be ruined. (I read this on a GW thread.)