Strive Sink by Kohler - 29" sink in a 30" base

steph2000

11 years ago

I've been leaning towards finding 36" for my sink cab - in my small kitchen - because my of the sinks I have seen that fit into a 30" cabinet are significantly smaller than what you can get in a 36" cabinet, like 24" inches.

However, by accident while googling around yesterday, I found this sink by Kohler. I'm posting both to see if anyone knew anything about it and to add to the list of sinks for 30" cabs, as this question comes up on the group from time to time.

From their page: "This Strive kitchen sink offers professional style with easy-to-clean curved corners. Made of thick, premium quality 16-gauge stainless steel, this 29-inch medium-sized sink offers unique dimensions that maximize the available basin space in a 30-inch cabinet. Strive features a sound-absorption system that significantly reduces disposal and dishwashing noise. This sink includes a combination dishcloth bar/utility shelf to organize dishcloths, scrubbers, and sponges, and a bottom basin rack to help prevent scratches."

Does this mean it would work in a 30" frameless as well as framed cabinet?

http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Strive™-29-x-18-5-16-x-9-5-16-under-mount-medium-single-bowl-kitchen-sink-with-basin-rack/productDetail/Under-Mount-Sinks/1029994.htm?categoryId=651536&skuId=1029987&hash=id%3Dfilters%26233%3D240%26startIndex%3D40%26scrollTop%3D226#

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barjohn
11 years ago
It really depends on how you intend to mount it and whether your counter top is in place or not. The specs call for 3" all around to mount from underneath with clips; however, that is not the only way to mount an under sink. Another approach, if the granite or whatever you are using for a counter top is not in place is to have the cut out in the plywood to the exact size of the template and then drop in the sink with silicon under the edges and then place the granite over it and silicon the edges. Another method is to attach two wood 1x2s to each side of the cabinet to support the side edges and then use or not use clips on the front and back (not really needed) then place counter top over it. If counter top is already installed it becomes a much more challenging install but can still be done.
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steph2000
Original Author
11 years ago
We are gutted right now so we can do it any way but... I'm trying to avoid complicated... I wonder how they can promote this as a sink specifically for a 30" cabinet and then require 3" in every direction? Hm.
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barjohn
11 years ago
If you read the installation and size guide it says for cabinets of 30" or 33" so with a 33" cabinet you would be close enough to use their clips (the 3" is a recommended distance, not cast in stone). The drop in is the easy way with no cabinet modification (i.e. screwing strips to sides) but if you ever want to remove it, it could be almost impossible. I just had the Kohler Whitehaven farm house sink installed in my 36" cabinet and the sink is 35 11/16" and I had the granite counter top already installed so I was removing a sink I hated (one of those sinks with one side wider than the other, worst design imaginable. It was a real challenge as it required a new piece of granite to be cut in for the back side, carefully cut granite on each side with curved end and side 2x4s on each side to support the 143lb sink along with other modifications to the cabinets. Photos below show the finished product.
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Matthew Rieger
11 years ago
The only space clearance is needed for clips is in the back, which works regardless. The sides get installed on top of blocking support. Fits into a 30" cabinet. I am considering this for my kitchen. Plus the front is self trimming which is a plus...does no require cutting the entire front off your cabinet. So it will be more forgiving.