Negative Reveal Farm Sink

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Negative reveal farm sink.

Flush mount sinks are also called tile edge sinks. 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. This install requires less precision but large reveals create a small ledge that food can land on instead of falling directly into the sink.

The countertop extends over the top edge of the sink on all sides. However the countertop edge is more susceptible. The edge of the countertop stops before the sink bowl leaving part of the sink rim exposed. A positive reveal means the lip of the sink juts out slightly from the edge of the countertop.

Let s look at the significance of each of these approaches. An undermount sink s reveal refers to the degree that the countertop extends over the edge of the sink. 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. 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 countertop runs past the edge of the undermount flange with a. The countertop edge sits back from the edge of the sink exposing a small portion of the sink rim. I went with a slight positive reveal for my porcher stainless farmhouse sink against the advice of the kd and the first failed countertop people who both pushed for negative.

This is easier for the fabricator as they have a small amount of leeway in the cut. The edge of the countertop overhangs the sink walls. The countertop hangs over about 1 8 th of an inch. 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. A negative reveal means the countertop surface overlaps the edge of the sink. And if the countertop and the sides of the sink line up perfectly it s a flush reveal. This creates a more streamlined look as the sink edge is completely covered.

When you can see the sink edge it s called a positive reveal and an overhang is called a negative reveal. 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 looks more.

The positive reveal is often chosen when the soft curves near the rim of a sink.