Is a full counter depth kitchen sink to break up counter peices a thing?

Submitted by mgftp t3_zxbes3 in DIY

Planning a kitchen remodel. I have one section of counter that is so long it requires a custom order or joining peices which I am trying to avoid. In the middle of this section is a sink.

So in my head I am picturing a kitchen sink that would run from the front of the counter to the backsplash (probably apron farmhouse style design) which would allow me to break that length into two peices of countertop, one on each side of the sink. Obviously the sink would have to have a faucet mount area in the back. Does such a thing exist? What is the name for it or can someone poiint me in the direction? Thank you.

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ToolMeister t1_j1zcde6 wrote

Not uncommon, as you said it's called a farmhouse sink, full countertop depth. The sink would have a cutout for a faucet in the back typically.

Edit: Many farmhouse sinks are white porcelain. While they certainly look nice, I would personally recommend to stay away from porcelain. Stains too easily and you have to be careful not to drop a heavy pot or pan.

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LockeClone t1_j20i67n wrote

> Many farmhouse sinks are white porcelain. While they certainly look nice, I would personally recommend to stay away from porcelain.

I'd like to suggest the granite-composite sinks. I got one after my parents did and the maintenance has been zero after about 2 years. No streaks, no nicks or blemishes and it looks fantastic.

They're generally a dark color. Ours is black with little flecks. Again, the dark color really looks nice...

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keestie t1_j21s2oq wrote

Downside being that glass and crockery break quite easily in a sink like that.

Not trying to talk your sink down, just giving the other perspective. Any material has pros and cons.

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LockeClone t1_j21zruc wrote

I dunno... I haven't had am issue. it's "softer" than porcelain... I guess stainless might flex easy? Honestly I've never thought about this as a consideration. Never been much of a glass breaker, I guess.

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nsa_reddit_monitor t1_j22l7cq wrote

Our kitchen sink is cast iron with white enamel. Heavy, but looks good and wipes down clean.

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TheodoreK2 t1_j1zddv4 wrote

We got ours at ikea. 5 years in it’s been fine. I installed a Krause stainless for my mom that we bought on Amazon. My only tip, if you go stainless spend for a thicker gauge steel. It “feels” much more quality than the thinner sinks.

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gaeric t1_j1zegn9 wrote

Krause makes some good sinks, have their undermount and it's a solid 10/10

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BZ2USvets81 t1_j1zbrf3 wrote

Yes. Search for apron front sink with backsplash.

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Adam2013 t1_j1zhqsi wrote

Could also get 2 sheets of stone that are bookended, so the pattern continues

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kintleko t1_j1zs4rj wrote

Yes! Just like Adam says, the pattern can be bookended from the sink outward. This is what I did, it looks incredible. There is a seam at the center of the sink (I know some folks hate that but a farmhouse would hide the front seam as an option) but then the bookend goes in both directions (granite) for ~10 feet on both sides.

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Pixielo t1_j245bje wrote

And depending on the faucet setup used, you can hide the seam that way.

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hannnahtee t1_j20aini wrote

Farmhouse or apron front sinks are what you want for this. They make them in porcelain (white), stainless steel, granite, etc.

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Vospader998 t1_j20z697 wrote

You'll probably still want a back splash, or at least something water resistant/proof like tile behind the sink. Otherwise you'll get mold or minor water damage behind the sink.

Before we re-did our upstairs bathroom, the counter was two 4 foot pieces that were glued together with wood glue. They did a good enough job that you could barely tell. Also made it easier to get out. Probably depends on how nice the rest of the kitchen is and what material the countertop is.

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keestie t1_j21s6jm wrote

Some of those sinks have backsplashes built in.

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johnnySix t1_j229796 wrote

I have a huge 36” farmhouse sink by franke. It’s great. We have a seam back there but it’s hardly noticeable. You could hide is at the faucet to make it even less visible

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purduephotog t1_j20k6lm wrote

Yes, it's a real thing. It'll cost a penny extra, but probably worth it. You can anything now adays, just looking for the right name and a vendor to sell it to you.

I don't know your climate- personally I'm leery of any wet wall facing outside, and typically there is a window over the sink too- so you'll have thinner insulation and the opportunity to freeze pipes in the wall (water /knobs are typically supplied via the wall).

All that said go to a kitchen/bath place and check out their catalogs.

I ended up buying an 'industrial' looking stainless steel tank paired with an industrial overhand nozzle. I had to butcher the countertop to get it to fit- there's only a couple of inches around- and there was a size larger than that. I personally love it- it's deeper than anything and so far is easier to clean, even if the kids have to pick up the grates.

Do what makes sense and go for it.

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Pixielo t1_j245iod wrote

I frankly don't want a sink unless it can double as a wading pool for a toddler.

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salmonlikethephish t1_j20nsta wrote

We remodelled our fairly large kitchen which required a few pieces of worktop including a join. We hired a specialist work surface company who gave us great advice on exactly where to cut/join and they used really experienced installers. They were half the price of the surface quoted by the kitchen company.

The joins were visible, but you didn’t really see them and they made no visual impact on the kitchen.

FYI one piece of advice we got is don’t join a surface at the sink, as it’s much more likely to eventually leak. Place the join to one side.

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Smokey_Katt t1_j21pmd8 wrote

Yes, but how long is it? Would you be happy with a continuous counter? Because extra long counters are a thing too.

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