Elegant Granite and Marble » Kitchen http://www.elegantgraniteandmarble.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:20:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Elegant Granite and Marble http://www.elegantgraniteandmarble.com/granite-care/elegant-granite-and-marble http://www.elegantgraniteandmarble.com/granite-care/elegant-granite-and-marble#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:20:53 +0000 admin http://www.elegantgraniteandmarble.com/blog/granite-care/elegant-granite-and-marble Elegant Granite and Marble is Portland’s premier granite and marble installer.  We work on homes, offices, public buildings, and new construction.  If you’re looking for a granite and marble installer in the Portland area, give us a call at 503.523.7324.

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Undermount Kitchen Sinks

Most undermount sinks come with very clear written installation instructions and most require bead of clear silicone caulk to be placed around the flat lip of the undermount sink to provide a seal between the sink and countertop. Most professional installers can install an undermount kitchen sink in less than a half hour.

Farm Sinks

Also known as an Apron Front Sink, these sinks have a stylish panel in front and are available in both tile-in and undercounter models. Because of their unique installation, it is recommended that you have the sink on hand during cabinet construction.

Drop In Sinks

This is the most common form of sink. A drop-in sink is quite simply a sink that you drop (place carefully) in your counter after it has been installed. When using a drop-in sink, the sink must be on site at the time of install. The sink hole is generally cut on site.

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