Undermount, drop-in and farmhouse sinks compared, with how each affects the edge, the cutout and daily cleaning.
The sink you choose changes how a granite counter is cut and how it works every day. An undermount sink hangs below the stone, so the counter flows into the bowl and crumbs sweep right in. A drop-in sink sits in the counter with a visible rim, which is simple to install and can be less expensive. A farmhouse sink has an exposed front apron and needs a special cabinet and a precise cutout. In Nashville kitchens, undermount is the most popular with granite.
Material matters too. Stainless, fireclay, cast iron and composite sinks each have weight, support and finish considerations. We confirm the exact model before templating, plan the reveal and the faucet holes and reinforce the stone around the opening. Good cutouts are polished and rounded at the corners, which makes them strong and easy to clean.
Clean lines, easy wiping.
Simple and visible rim.
Exposed apron front.
Match your faucet.
Strong where needed.
Confirm before cutting.
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Templating and MeasuringLaser and digital templating that captures every wall, corner and cutout, so the granite arrives cut to fit…Explore 
Cutout PlanningChoosing sink, faucet and cooktop models early and planning the openings so the stone is cut right the…Explore 
Undermount Sink CutoutsPrecision cutouts and polished edges for undermount sinks, so the counter flows into the bowl and wipes clean…Explore 
Cooktop and Faucet CutoutsAccurate openings for cooktops, ranges, faucets, soap dispensers and outlets, cut from your product specifications so everything fits.Explore 
Drainboards and GroovesSloped drainboard grooves routed into the stone beside the sink, so wet dishes drain right back into the…Explore 
Disconnect and ReconnectCoordinated disconnecting and reconnecting of sinks, faucets, dishwashers and cooktops so your granite is installed without leaks or…Explore Take the quiz, check your counters or ballpark a budget.
Which Granite Service Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your counters, your goals and your budget to see which services to start with.Try it 
Granite Condition Checker: Repair or Replace?Tick what you see on your counters and get a priority list and a plain recommendation: care, repair, restore or replace.Try it 
Granite Countertop Budget PlannerPick a job, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your granite project.Try it Undermount sinks are easiest because there is no rim.
Yes, with a cabinet made for it and a precise cutout.
Only if the new one fits the existing cutout.
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Topic guideGranite ThicknessWhy slabs come in two common thicknesses, how thickness affects support, edges, weight and look, and which fits…Learn more Call us and we will visit your home, measure, talk through stone and edges and give you an itemized written estimate.
