The difference between top-mount sink and under-mount sink
The difference between top-mount sink and under-mount sink
The top-mount sink is the most common type of kitchen sink, installs from above. based on the size of the sink, A hole is cut into the counter material and the sink is inserted from above. All of the sink's weight is carried by the rim. Then the rim of the sink is caulked to the counter with silicone. Because the sink edge creates a rim, these sinks are sometimes called rimmed or self-rimming sinks.
The advantage is obvious, the easy way for installation. But the disadvantage is obvious too, its’ rim always prevents you from sweeping water and debris from the counter straight into the sink. For some customers, they don’t like the appearance of separation between sink and rim.
Undermount sinks are the opposite of top-mount sinks, as the sink is attached to the bottom of the counter with special clips.
Under-mount sinks are not like top-mount sinks, they allow you to sweep countertop water and crumbs straight into the sink. The simple appearance is more attractive to many customers.
Under-mount sinks are often of higher quality than top-mount sinks,
then the prices are usually higher.
It’s kind of more complex for installation compare to top-mount sinks, if you are not do-it yourselfers, then it’ll cost you more for installation.
