We share some farmhouse sink facts to keep in mind before installing one.
A farmhouse sink (sometimes called an apron sink) is a highly coveted kitchen featurefor good reason.
Farmhouse sinks are beautiful, spacious, and timeless, adding a distinctive look to any kitchen.
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But before you splurge on thispricey kitchen feature, learn more about the investment.
It is possible to find a more budget-friendly farmhouse sink.
There’s also lots of space for soaking dishes inside the sink instead of on the counter.
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Plus, lifting heavy items out of the sink is easier than with traditional sinks.
Scrubbing the sink withbaking sodawill help remove stains, yet this mild abrasive won’t scratch the surface.
Being careful when washing the dishes and investing in a protective sink mat will help avoid chipping.
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If you install a garbage disposal, that will take up even more space.
They may not reach inside a farmhouse sink easily to place or wash dishes.
Keep this in mind when choosing a farmhouse sink and consider who will primarily be using it.
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(Of course, a handystep laddercan easily remedy this issue.)
This choice should be considered as carefully as the sink material.
Think about the way you cook and dishwash.
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Depending on your current sink setup, you may need to adjust the drainage when installing a farmhouse sink.
This is because of how deep farmhouse sinks are.
If adding agarbage disposalto your apron sink, you may incur additional costs since many are not sized accordingly.
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Typically, farmhouse sinks have an overhang of 1/2 to 2 inches.
A smaller overhang provides a sleek, modern look.
A larger overhang gives a farmhouse sink an authentic feelperfect for a farmhouse-style kitchen.
Sink Installation Cost Guide.Fixr.com, 19 Aug. 2022, www.fixr.com/costs/sink-installation.
