Undermount sinks install directly under the countertop. Unlike drop-in sinks, undermounts have no lip or rim that sits on top of the countertop, so the overall look is sleek and modern.

On top of looking “cool,” under-mount sinks have no raised sink edges, so crumbs can be wiped directly into the sink bowl. But a drop-in sink does have some advantages as well.

Q. My wife and I can’t decide on what type of kitchen sink to get for our new stone countertops. We’re down to choosing an under-mount or a drop-in. The big advantage so far is that our ...

Q: Dear Ed: In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new.

News; Features; Ask the Builder: Replacing a cracked undermount sink Sat., Nov. 28, 2020 The arrow points to a nasty crack in the china bathroom sink. If enough water is put in the sink, it leaks ...

This type of kitchen sink is a drop-in style, so it’s easier to install than an undermount sink. Another big advantage of a tile-in sink is its flat, square-edged rim, which is equal in ...

Q. In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new. I’m ...

Today’s undermount cast-iron sinks have a wide, flat rim and are designed to mount beneath your kitchen countertop. These sinks are best used with solid surface and stone countertops.

Q: Dear Ed: In my kitchen, I have very old tile countertops with an undermount cast-iron kitchen sink that is leaking. It looks like the best option is to replace the sink and tiles and start new.

Check out our top 10 list of the best undermount kitchen sinks here. Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, ...