Undermount sink reveal

16 years ago

I am going to be getting granite with an undermount Silgranite sink. I was planning on having it cut with a 1/4 inch reveal, but just noticed pics that had no reveal. Now I'm wondering if I should do it that way. One of the concerns I have is with dirt getting in any crevices around the sink and countertop edges.

Can anyone with undermount sinks give me some insight as to what they recommend?

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Buehl
16 years ago
Here's a thread that discusses sink reveals...what they are and each one's pros/cons.

Scroll down to the "Tue, Oct 21, 08 at 17:12" post.

Here is a link that might be useful: Stone Information and Advice (& Checklists)
davidro1
16 years ago
Either "reveal" or overhang. Not flush. My opinion is that there is no way to get a true flush install. One is never standing directly overhead so one never sees the exact flush, and one will always see some "reveal" after paying for flush and hoping for flush.

Undermounting a single basin sink, I reduced the opening footprint by letting the counter overhang it. My counter edge around the sink opening is a full bullnose edge. Cleaning underneath, once in a blue moon, will require me to "lean way over". Not a deal breaker.

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michellemarie
16 years ago
I went with a positive reveal because I think it looks more custom and it is easier to clean. The fabricator will try to talk you out of this because it is easier for them if you don't do this. They will probably try to talk you into a granite backsplash too so make up your mind about that as long as your making decisions. Contractors are always going to try to talk you into whatever is easiest for them.
warmfridge
16 years ago
The Silgranit sinks come with templates for a positive reveal, at least mine did. Make SURE that your GC and fabricator know what your choice is, and that it's specified in your contract. Otherwise, they may use that template, and you can't convert an erroneous positive reveal back to neutral or negative.
User
16 years ago
If you want to have a sink grid you'll need to have at least a slight positive reveal, otherwise it won't fit.
kmsparty
Original Author
16 years ago
thanks for everyone's input.
buehl, thank you for that link! So much info there! I'm going next week to pick out my slabs so it comes at a great time. I'm going to print off a good portion of that thread to take with me.
One question I didn't see answered is about daily cleaning. I'm getting black pearl. Right now I have laminate that my husband says I am OCD about cleaning. He's probably right but, I use soapy water and dry it off. Is it okay to wash it with soapy water? Is cleaning it multiple times a day okay, or will I have to try to limit myself a little? The main reason I am cleaning my counter so much now is just because of finger & palm prints from husband.