Negative Reveal Farm Sink

The most popular farmhouse sinks are undermount style which as the name implies means they nestle under the countertop not on top of creating a seamless countertop edge surrounding the basin.

Negative reveal farm sink.

And if the countertop and the sides of the sink line up perfectly it s a flush reveal. I put a positive reveal on the back of my apron sink so that i have the option of using a cutting board that rests on the sink reveals but that works best if you have a large sink. A positive reveal means the lip of the sink juts out slightly from the edge of the countertop. When it comes to farmhouse sinks there are basically two options for installation.

A negative reveal lets the countertop completely cover the rim of the sink and hang slightly over the open bowl. The edge of the countertop stops before the sink bowl leaving part of the sink rim exposed. The countertop hangs over about 1 8 th of an inch. Let s look at the significance of each of these approaches.

However the countertop edge is more susceptible. Below shows you a positive reveal and a negative reveal around an undermount sink. The countertop runs short of the undermount sink flange edge with a positive reveal. This is easier for the fabricator as they have a small amount of leeway in the cut.

When you can see the sink edge it s called a positive reveal and an overhang is called a negative reveal. A negative reveal means the countertop surface overlaps the edge of the sink. And yes there is such a thing as a zero reveal where the countertop is flush with edge of the sink. An undermount sink s reveal refers to the degree that the countertop extends over the edge of the sink.

The edge of the countertop overhangs the sink walls. It also is very easy for wiping crumbs into the sink. A negative sink reveal is when the countertop extends over the edge of the sink on all side. Flush mount sinks are also called tile edge sinks.

The countertop edge sits back from the edge of the sink exposing a small portion of the sink rim. This looks more. This install requires less precision but large reveals create a small ledge that food can land on instead of falling directly into the sink. Undermount and top mount also known as drop in varieties.

I thought what s the point of having a chunky thick edged sink if i can t admire the chunky thick edges. The positive reveal is often chosen when the soft curves near the rim of a sink. Sinks are made from organic materials using high tech casting methods and feature solid wall construction for added strength that makes each sink compatible with standard size flanges and strainers. Glacier bay fireclay farmhouse sinks are made from glacier bay fireclay farmhouse sinks are made from fine fireclay and ship with an matching bottom grid.

This creates a more streamlined look as the sink edge is completely covered.