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Undermount Bar Sink

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An undermount bar sink provides a clean and sophisticated look to any home bar (or any sink for that matter).  The clean line of the counter that surrounds the sink creates a style that is hard to achieve any other way.  Bar sinks are a hot trend right now in interior design, and you can take that trend to the next level with an undermount sink.

In this post I want to show you what to expect when shopping for undermount bar sinks and what installation will be like when you decide which one you want.

Stainless Steel Undermount Bar Sink

A stainless steel undermount bar sink is the most common type that people choose for their homes.  This is because of their fantastic price when compared to copper, fireclay, or some of the other materials, and their light weight makes them much easier to install under the counter top.  An added benefit of these is the price of stainless steel bar sinks compared to other materials.  A stainless undermount bar sink usually costs less than two hundred bucks, but some of the more designer models cost a bit more, especially when you’re dealing with shapes rather than a square or circle.

Copper Undermount Bar Sink

A copper undermount bar sink is a good way to show that you have the finest, yet classy, tastes.  I’ve never seen a copper bar sink that wasn’t stunning, and when you combine that with the clean look of it being mounted under the counter you have the ultimate recipe for style.  While copper isn’t a precious metal, you do pay like it is!  Most undermount copper bar sinks are going to cost over $400, but that’s the price that has to be paid for something so exquisite!

Installing an Undermount Bar Sink

Most people will have their bar cabinets built to fit the sink that they want to install.  If you already have a bar and are looking to install the sink on your own, it’s not too tough but you’ll probably need the help of a pro.  Before you start cutting, you need to have the sink (socks before shoes), so figure out what size of sink you need and get it before starting any sort of installation.

I say that you need a pro’s help because cutting the hole in your counter top isn’t the kind of stress most people are willing to put on themselves.  Think of it like trying to cut a hole in the roof of your car to install a sun roof, you really don’t want to screw up!  There are also tools needed that you might not have, especially if you have granite or marble counters.  So hire a pro to cut the hole, you can do the rest.  Also figure out if you need to cut a whole for the bar faucet, and have the pro do that as well.

After the hole is cut it’s just a matter of test fitting the sink and securing it in place.

Undermount bar sinks are perfect in nearly any home, and now that you’ve read through this and have a good idea of what’s ahead you’re ready to start shopping!

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