Kitchen Sinks Guide
Choose your installation type
Choose your installation type
There are three sink styles, each with a specific type of installation: top-mount, under-mount and apron-front. Consider your kitchen cabinet size and what kitchen sink installation type will work best with your cabinet configuration.
Top-Mount Sinks
Top-Mount Sinks
Easiest to install
Often used with laminate countertops
Sink rim extends above countertop surface
Under-Mount Sinks
Under-Mount Sinks
Mounted beneath your countertop
Used with solid-surface, stone and quartz countertops
Easily sweep debris off counter and into bowl
Apron-Front Sinks
Apron-Front Sinks
Sometimes called a farmhouse sink
Notable for its attractive front panel or apron
Short apron option lets you install with conventional cabinetry
Available in both enameled cast iron and stainless steel
Available in under-mount, top-mount and tile-in models
Tile-In Sinks
Tile-in Wastafel
A tile-in sink is specially designed for installation in a tile countertop. It has a flat edge that allows the installer to butt the tile up against the sink and grout the sink as if it were another tile.
The tile butts against the sink edge for a clean look similar to that of an undermount sink
The sink edge has square, not rounded, corners