Hey folks, I was inspecting a home today and found that the kitchen sink was held up with four particle board shims, each with a single drywall screw in the side of the cabinet. While I see a layer of adhesive when looking down on the sink, I assume that there should also be some brackets instead of these shims? Is this something you would call out as needing correction?
Hi Rich and welcome.
Yes, I would narrate a it as an unconventional/unprofessional/improper installation. And recommend correction. (before the particle board fails).
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I call it out all the time.
Improper installation of the sink to the granite underneath.
It’s an easy fix, as long as they properly installed the epoxy and sealant, I tell my clients to install an undermount sink strap.
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It would be a bitch to put clips in now, they should have been drilled before the granite was installed.
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Looks like it was drilled, they just didn’t install the clips. Which makes me wonder if the high loop is attached to countertop? That clip is the most common place I see the high loop attached.
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It looks like a drop in sink?
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Yeah, I was wondering if it was supposed to be a drop in sink that instead was mounted underneath.
I have another question on this sink which involves the faucet. The faucet has a single handle which is either in a up or down position. I noticed that hot is in the down position but I thought the convention was up. Is this another issue that I should call out?
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If you look at the handle from it’s right side, the down positioning, or “hot” would be to the left, or as shown in your pic… Moving it up would be cold.
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Typically, hot and cold are etched slightly in the position used on the faucet. Mine is like Tom said…handle on right, handle pulled forward toward front of cabinet is hot…handle pointing up is cold.
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Not to mention squirting epoxy in the holes to set the anchors.
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Those should be temporary until they set the clips. I call it out.
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Hey Larry, what you are pointing out is the vertical edge of the counter that may have reflected the light differently. This is not caulk. I only see a thin bead of caulk or adhesive where the sink and counter meet.
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I guess I’m the only one in the group that has removed an under-mount sink from a granite countertop. Once the blocks are removed the silicone bond between the sink and the countertop will support the weight of a full grown man. Ask me how I know.
Non issue
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I do not call that out unless it is a big, heavy cast iron farm sink that isnt supported.
This one looks like plastic, which is very light. Typically, these are installed with epoxy by the granite guys, and the wood strips are just temporary until the epoxy dries.
I have remodeled or supervised hundreds of kitchen remodels, and epoxy is pretty typical, and strong. Often times, they would even just use epoxy, and then use a clamp to hold it until dry
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You and I have actually installed these sinks and know it’s a non issue. Time to educate the group.
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Although, I do occasionally find a sink that is separating, but that was just a poor install
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Can’t use tub and tile caulk.
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Sorry, I’ve seen them come loose when just siliconed. (More than one.) So, I write 'em up if no clips.
Anyone is welcome to not write 'em up though.
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