sink not flush with granite counter

Users who are viewing this thread

tikicarver

New Member
Messages
19
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Just had new granite counters installed.
We bought a new Kohler cast iron porcelain coated sink, drop in style.
The problem-- the edge of the sink is not flush with the counter.
It looks like the sink is warped. The opposite corners are 1/8 off.
For example if I press the right front corner down to touch the counter,
the left rear corner will have an 1/8" gap with the counter.

I checked the granite, it is level and flat.

I'm wondering if this is normal with cast iron sinks or is the sink defective.
 

Terry

The Plumbing Wizard
Staff member
Messages
29,942
Reaction score
3,459
Points
113
Location
Bothell, Washington
Website
terrylove.com
They can be warped. It's not an exact science. You can try more sinks, or caulk the sink in as is, and decide which side is going to be up a little bit.
I would op for the front edge touching the granite, and the side away from you being up.
Or you can balance between the two sides. When it's caulked, it won't move.
 
Last edited:

tikicarver

New Member
Messages
19
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Tehachapi, CA
Thanks for the reply. I was thinking they are probably not perfect, but I wanted to make sure since it was a special order.
Didn't want to bring it back and wait three weeks only to find the next one is the same way or worse.
 
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks