Seams & Sink Run

One often sees a long sink in a countertop layout. In most cases, it is an attempt to avoid seams. Before deciding if a long sink run is the best approach, let us look at a few variables.

1. Does the longer sink run yield less seams? Often it does not, because most kitchen layouts incorporate an L shape or a U shape requiring seams near the corner.

2. Is it wise to have the longest countertop, the one with a large sink hole. One often chooses the largest sink that will fit and with the trend to square corners, breakage during fabrication and installation becomes a bigger concern. The combination of a long sink run and sink cutout does result in fractured countertops and remake.

3. Long sinks runs are more difficult to maneuver during fabrication and into the home, also increasing the chances of damage and safety.

To re-cap, the sink run is most often the most challenging countertop piece, when taking a look at seam placement, please take into account the above points when choosing seam placement. In some cases, one in-significant move of a seam can great shorten the sink run, and as a result decrease the chances of the above issue occurring. This will in-turn decrease material waste and environmental waste.