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Article: MOUNTING STYLE ADDS TO KITCHEN-SINK COST.(At Home)
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- The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)
- Article date:
- June 3, 2006
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Byline: Ed Del Grande DIY Network
DEAR ED: I'm building a new house and have all my plumbing fixtures picked out except for one: the kitchen sink. I thought my choice would be easy because I don't want stainless steel, but I'm very confused. What's the best way to mount a kitchen sink to a countertop? -- Beverly, Washington State.
A: I have installed just about every type of kitchen sink made, and I'll break down your choices to five mounting styles. Base your decision on personal preference and your budget.
For instance, if you want to upgrade to a cast iron sink but you need to keep labor costs down, get a self-rimming sink that simply drops ...