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Trouble finding replacement drop in sink

5 years ago

I‘m having a terrible time finding a single bowl drop in sink to replace this one that measure 19.75” x 17.5”. I don't want to have to replace the countertop just to get a single bowl sink but after hours of googling with no luck I’m worried I may have to give up. Do I also need to find this non-standard size with the faucet hole in the exact spot, too? Yikes!!!! Any suggestions? I really hate this sink!


Comments (7)

  • 5 years ago

    Is your countertop granite? Also, have you - or your contractor - looked underneath to know how much space you have to work with? Your contractor can cut the granite to widen the opening of the sink cut out. Knowing how much space you have in the cabinet underneath will give you an idea of the specs you need to work with to find a replacement sink.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    What matters is the cutout in the counter not actually the overall size of this sink. If you are feeling limber see if you can get underneath with a tape measure and flashlight and measure the actual opening. Depending on where you live there are people that can enlarge openings and install an undermount sink (which is even nicer!)

  • 5 years ago

    I renovated last fall and was going to do an undermount sink but then I found this one at Costco and really liked it! It looks modern and is very good quality, In fact, even my kitchen designer and plumber were impressed, they both commented that it was as good as some sinks that cost twice the price. The brand is Artika and it came with all the accessories (grid, colander and cutting board). Not sure if they would have the size you need but definitely worth checking out their website.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I agree you need to know the actul opening and also the size of your cabinet . As for where the faucet goes that is easily worked around .Maybe check out bar sinks instead of kitchen ones.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    the faucet part is easy, as long as the hole is cut in the sink (it looks like there's no room to cut one in the countertop). if the sink has three holes, you can easily modify that with a plate to cover them. you might also need a special plate underneath to stabilize the faucet (stainless is really bendy). mine came with the top plate but not the bottom one, but moen provided it for free.

    for the sink -- a shot in the dark, but have you checked home rehab stores, facebook marketplace, or a facebook buy nothing group? sometimes people do projects and then just have the old stuff sitting in their garage. you never know, it's worth a shot.

    if you can't find anything, search for bigger sinks that would still fit, and get the counter cut. call around, some places might be willing to cut it in place.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Don't waste time trying to find a replacement for an obsolete sink please. Cut a new opening and drop a new sink in. If that's a stone top, you could even undermount a sink, but that's in the advanced class.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Is your 19 1/2" sink the bowl size or edge to edge? I happen to have an 18-month-old stainless sink, one 20.5 inch bowl. It looks way smaller than your current 2-bowl sink. Each bowl on yours must be, like, 9" wide?


    Yep, my sink has one lever faucet in the middle.


    And I LOVE it. It's big enough for everything, and small enough for the things I use every day.