Undermount sinks don’t have nasty lips that trap gunk and debris. When you have food and liquid on the counter, wiping them directly into the sink is a breeze. The look is clean and modern.
I’ve looked at a number of manufactures and styles. Today I found a new sink source that looks very promising. MR Direct makes their own line of high quality sinks, including the kind of undermount kitchen sinks I’m looking for. Their sinks are manufactured with 16-gauge, cold-rolled steel with an 18/10 chromium/nickel content. And they are backed by a lifetime warranty.
We haven’t made our final sink choices yet, but MR Direct has been added to our short list of sink suppliers.
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Alison,
We’ve purchased a good chunk of our fixtures online (both plumbing and electrical) for our new home and the first home when we completely renovated it. Buying fixtures online seems to be one of the best ways to save money that I’ve found during construction (at least saving money on hard costs of materials).
.-= Todd – Home Construction & Improvement hopes you’ll read Basement Versatility =-.
Todd, I agree completely. During the last build we insisted on buying our own fixtures and lighting. We had been to the recommended “showroom” to choose sinks, faucets, and toilets. The online prices were a fraction of the price. We saved thousands of dollars on that one decision.
Be warned, though, some subs do not like it! Often they bid low on labor and markup materials and so this cuts into their profits. On this build we have been very clear that labor and materials must be bid separately. This leaves the option for us to purchase materials directly if we can get better prices. In my opinion, it also leads to a more honest, straightforward bid that is easier to compare to competitors.
.-= Alison Moore Smith hopes you’ll read Write Like a Pubescent Boy in a Locker Room: Fart Blogging =-.
From my experience, online is the best way to go for the best selection and price. It is ok to look around locally for ideas of color and material coordination, but I would then buy online. Amazon offers a wide selection of sinks at reduced prices.
Bill K@Kitchen Sink Reviews hopes you will read Blanco Silgranit Sink Reviews: Double Bowl Undermount
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