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I need to replace a (rusted) lavatory. I have decided to change the tile at the same time. The house was built in 1964. The lav sits about 1/2″ below the tile (probably mud) counter, and the curved caps trim the sink. The faucet (4″ cntr) sits directly on the sink. I have had a terrible time finding a replacement sink. It seems to me I don’t want a drop-in or self-rimming. I also don’t think an undermount would work because of I don’t want to put the faucets on the counter.
When I started thinking about this project, I thought it would be fairly straight forward. Now I am beginning to think I want to do something bizarre. I have the tile, a great tile-setter, etc., but can’t figure out what to do about a sink. All the “restoration” and “antique” places only deal with really old stuff. Can I use one of the modern sink types with the tile work I want? I have tried to do my homework. I have talked with plumbers, distributors, looked at everyone’s products on the web and in the showroom.
Original sink is American Standard/Radiator Lousville No 2, rectangular, white, about 20×18″.
This whole thing started because we had a leaking shower pan and are having that redone and new tile put in. Replacing the resilient stuff on the floor with tile at the same time. I would like to stay the same as the style in the other bath (and remain consistent with the house). And, it is nice tile work.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
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Karen -
Check out the Kohler "Tahoe" (K-2890-4). It's a cast iron, 20 x 18 lav w/4" centers made to mount in a metal rim. You can set the lav into the rough opening in the wood countertop base without the metal rim - adjust its height with some small pieces of tile for shims. Then mud up to it and tile down to just over the edge of the sink. Kohler also makes a CI oval 19 x 16 lav called the "Farmington" that would also work if you want to change from the rectangular to another shape (K-2900-4). E-mail me if you have any questions.
*I'm surprised at American Standard. They seem to have cut their product line significantly. Kohler is too expensive. Try Commercial Enameling. http://www.cecosinks.com/lavatories.htmlDistribution may be regional, I have always used thier products in So. Cal. You can contact them for distribution points.
*Generally I'd agree that Kohler is priced a little high, but.....in the case of these two sinks they're not too far out of line, especially given that you're spending the money on a tile countertop. If you'd wanted to do it on the cheap, then a laminated top would have been good enough. The Tahoe 20 x 18 has a SRP of $166 in white and $216 in color. The Farmington 19 x 16 oval is SRP'd at $95 in white and $124 in color.
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Thanks to allaround and Mike Mahan for responses. It looks like the Kohler K-2890 ($150+ from my supplier) will work.
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I need to replace a (rusted) lavatory. I have decided to change the tile at the same time. The house was built in 1964. The lav sits about 1/2" below the tile (probably mud) counter, and the curved caps trim the sink. The faucet (4" cntr) sits directly on the sink. I have had a terrible time finding a replacement sink. It seems to me I don't want a drop-in or self-rimming. I also don't think an undermount would work because of I don't want to put the faucets on the counter.
When I started thinking about this project, I thought it would be fairly straight forward. Now I am beginning to think I want to do something bizarre. I have the tile, a great tile-setter, etc., but can't figure out what to do about a sink. All the "restoration" and "antique" places only deal with really old stuff. Can I use one of the modern sink types with the tile work I want? I have tried to do my homework. I have talked with plumbers, distributors, looked at everyone's products on the web and in the showroom.
Original sink is American Standard/Radiator Lousville No 2, rectangular, white, about 20x18".
This whole thing started because we had a leaking shower pan and are having that redone and new tile put in. Replacing the resilient stuff on the floor with tile at the same time. I would like to stay the same as the style in the other bath (and remain consistent with the house). And, it is nice tile work.
Thanks in advance for any advice,