Solid Surface Countertop with Integral Sink

[vanguard]

We had a crack develop in our integral solid surface sink. From what I can find via Google, it looks like repair isn't possible and that the sink needs to be cut out and replaced with either another integral sink or an overmount.

Has anyone else run into this? I'd be interested in advice.

[vaking]

Look carefully how integral sink is made. I had such countertop and the sink was a separate piece glued into the countertop. If so, this will give you a line to cut out the sink.

[cabinetman]

We had a crack develop in our integral solid surface sink. From what I can find via Google, it looks like repair isn't possible and that the sink needs to be cut out and replaced with either another integral sink or an overmount.

Has anyone else run into this? I'd be interested in advice.

Where exactly is the crack? Can you post pictures?

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[Stytooner]

I would think that the epoxy that they sell to join granite tops would be able to repair just about anything. May leave a crack showing, but it probably would not leak.

I'll take a good ole Stainless Steel sink any day. We recently bought one that is an under mount type off Ebay. Probably saved $100 or more on the cost. Thicker gauge steel that what Lowe's had in stock too.

[BigguyZ]

Overstock has GREAT deals on undermount sinks (and in the past, faucets and light too- but not as much recently).

But I'd agree with others here- I'd look into an epoxy of sime kind. It can be tinted to hide the repair some, though it may still be visible.

[jking]

If you had the sink & countertop installed, I'd call the installer & ask them if they can come out and look at it. Depending on the severity, they may be able to fix it. When we had our solid surface countertop & sink installed, I asked some questions about repairs and the installer told me there wasn't much I could do to it that he couldn't fix. I haven't had the need to test this out, but, it might be worth a shot.

FWIW, I like stainless steel sinks from a cleaning standpoint, but, heat retention is pretty bad. With our old stainless sink we replaced, by the time we got done washing dishes, the water would be cold. Our solid surface material sink doesn't do that.

[Stytooner]

The sink (SS) that we got off Ebay has some insulation sprayed on the underside.
Not thick, but enough to reduce the sound of dishes.
It would be fairly straight forward to insulate any sink if you wanted the water to stay warm.
All we do is presoak dishes in the sink. Then they play in the dishwasher.
One of my chores as a kid was washing dishes.
Hated it.
Love our dishwasher.

[vanguard]

The crack is in the corner of the right side. The sink was glued directly to the countertop and then trimmed in. The sink was installed by the previous owners.

We called the number on the label left (bottom of sink) but the contractor is out of business.

[cabinetman]

The crack is in the corner of the right side. The sink was glued directly to the countertop and then trimmed in. The sink was installed by the previous owners.

That doesn't really answer the location. Is it at the bottom of the bowl, where the sides meet the bottom, or within the rise of the sides where two adjacent sides meet?

Usually, a crack can be routed out to allow for a fill. An area like that can be difficult with a router, but a tool, like a Dremel, or a Fordham with a flex shaft can be used to accomplish the machining. You didn't say what brand/type of solid surface you have, but the MFG, has jointing mixes to match the material. If done properly, it would be inconspicuous. You don't have to remove the sink from the top. Most of those fixes can be done in place.

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