You'd probably get a good answer by posting at the IKEAFans forum, if you don't get one here.

It's something I have been meaning to ask over there myself, as we're deciding whether to insert a Domsjo double into an existing sink cab, or just replace it with an IKEA sink cab.

I have searched over on the Ikeafan site, and found this same question several times but it's never been answered by anyone.

The inside of my sink cabinet is 34 3/8" and spreading out the sides isn't an option.

I've asked again on the Ikea site, and I'll call the store and ask too. I'm 400 miles away so can't just drive in. I'd ask my MIL to go look, but then I'd get read the riot act about even wanting this sink and she'd spend the next two weeks finding me the "perfect sink" that I know I wouldn't like (we have very different tastes).

Sounds like this sink doesn't stay in stock much, so even if I find it will fit, I may not be able to find it anyway.

It's just too bad my husband didn't unbend about the sink until he decided he really does not like the one we installed back in March - now he says I can get something different.

Cathy

macybaby, where do you live? There is one on Craigslist for $80 here in Maine...

The way that particular sink works, the front and the top of the sides are wider than the sink body. I have the single and in the matching cabinet, there is a little adjustment play - but its 1/4"-3/8".

I'd call the nearest store during an off peak time (mornings during the week) and get one of the kitchen kids to measure the back, rear of the sink.

I have a double Domsjo right now out of the box lying on my basement floor waiting to be installed.

Maybe it's just because it's morning, but I'm not quite sure what to measure for you. I'll reread this later and maybe my husband will be able to tell me.

The sink is heavy so I can't flip it over myself.

I promise I will work on this today.

zillapgh, if you can measure it I'll sing your praises for a long time!

What I'm trying to figure out how much room the sinks need to drop into place inside the cabinet. It is designed for a framelss cabinet, and mine has frames so there is a bit less room on the inside because of it.

One person showed this. From the back you would see

Lip : Sink Sink : Lip
::::
(this area)

I need the sink exterior wall to sink exterior wall measure.

A 36" frameless cabinet with 1/2 walls would have 35" inside. One with 3/4" walls would have 34 1/2". Mine has 34 3/8". I know that extra 1/8" smaller does not seem like much, but if it's too tight, it can't be stretched to fit.

I'm in SD so Maine would be way too far to go, but that would be a great deal.

Thanks
Cathy

I didn't forget about you! DH is repairing some old windows and the glass is covering it at the moment. I took your last message down to him and he might measure it tonite. Otherwise I'll have one of my carpenters help me with it tomorrow. No doubt.

If you want you can contact me by email so I can make sure we get all the details right. Especially if it ends up being me measuring!

Having always lived in big cities, I really gained a little perspective of how much you'd need to plan your IKEA trip... never been farther than 15 miles from one. I am happy to help.

Ok Macybaby I'm back!

I did it myself now that the glass is gone. Handy DH just went out of town. I measured from the back, raw side. The whole top is 37" exactly at that point. Each lip is 1 1/2" the sink section is 34". Then I reconfirmed the 34" and 1.5" towards the front. Same

About the lip. It's rounded, so the outer edge of the lip is 1 1/2". In other words, not all will make contact with counter.

So it looks to me that the sink--at least mine-- would plop right into an opening that 34 3/8" I say that because at one point I was thinking about a Shaw sink and always say postings about irregularity in sizing. But IKEA is probably far more factory made.

The front edge does not reflect the main body of the sink.

Email me if you have more questions or want pictures. That's easier for me than finding if there's stuff on this thread. Just click on my screenname. Thanks.

I just called the store, and your info was so much more helpful. The lady measured the sink, but said she couldn't get a good measure, but thought it would fit into a 34 3/8" opening.

She did say that the sink bowls tapered so even if it was a bit tight, I could shave the top end of the sides to get it to slide in place, as it was made to fit into a 34 1/2" opening with no problems.

Good news - they have 11 in stock so I should be able to make the trip and pick it up this Friday - providing I can get the day off. I have to go this weekend as DH just got the call and they want him on the job site Monday, and he won't have more than a day off here and there for several weeks, so I'd have to make the trip by myself unless I wanted to wait until December to get this.

Hope I like it in person!

Cathy

I think it's going to be fine since I measured 34" exactly in several places. It is VERY heavy so make sure you have plenty of help on both ends. Sorry it took so long to measure.

By the way, there was some question recently on IKEAFANS about whether or not it's still fireclay. And I had my IKEA helper email the company. A few weeks later I ran into her picking up more stuff and she remembered me and reported to me that she heard back that it is still in fact fireclay...

Make sure you get a faucet with a far reach. It is really wayyyy back against the back side..

zillapgh, my thanks to you too - that's information I need! Yes! it will fit in the existing sink cab!