Belfast sink

[sean_hogan]

Going too be fitting one of these tommoro does anyone have any tips for me, how much over hang will the oakworktop have. Do I bring the sink flush out with the cabinet doors.? Any help would be appreciated [smile]

 

[Tinker]

I had never heard of a "Belfast Sink" until i read your post.

I did a very quick search and found them:
1  flush with the cabinetry
2  Even with doors & drawers
3  flush with counter top

I found none coming out beyond the counter top, but it might be an option  (all i know is what i found within a few minutes search)
I guess that means i am no expurt  8)
Tinker

 

[Michael Kellough]

Google Images for Belfast Sink shows about half are proud and half are flush. Proud looks better to me.

 

[jmbfestool]

I always prefer the belfast sink to be proud  at least proud enough past the units so the round corners of the Belfast are not set in.   This is because I don't like round edges against sharp corners  and it makes the gap between the unit and Belfast look bigger which I also don't like.  Also I don't like seeing the top edge of door below the Belfast sink.

We have two Belfast sinks they are flush with the units they were done by a company I don't like it horrible! I would alter it but means I would have to alter the work tops  [sad].

Jmb

This is my favaurite way for fitting the belfast sink
http://www.kensyard.co.uk/products/category/belfast-sinks/

And this link shows the bear minimum you should set the Belfast sink in you can see the round corners sticking out they should not be going past the doors or units .
http://www.esi.info/detail.cfm/Armitage-Shanks/S582701-Belfast-sink/_/R-29423_HU54HS

this link shows how not to fit a Belfast sink they are a big fat no no! Horrible!
http://www.kitchensireland.com/accessories-belfastsinks.htm

 

[mastercabman]

In NA They are called  Farm sink or Apron sink.

I usually install them about 2-2.5" past the face frame so that the curve corners clears the face frame.
Same as what JMB described

 

[Tinker]

I hope Sean-Hogan has learned something. 
I sure have.
Tinker

 

[Holzhacker]

I've also installed them about an inch + proud of the front of the countertop; for two reasons.
- The seam between the countertop and front edge of the sink looks better they meet at the straight edge of the sink rather than the curve
- The other concern is faucet crowding at the back end. Most of these sink are obviously pretty large. I've found that trying to make the front end flush not only looks bad but also makes the faucet look really cramped in at the back. That extra inch or so of space helps give the faucet some space. Just, aesthetics but some worry about that sort of thing.
I don't know how you guys support these sinks. I install a plywood platform supported by 2x's inside the base cabinet. I also add a layer of waterproof membrane, usually a piece of roofing membrane (since I usually have a scrap role laying around) to handle any condensation between the plywood and sink.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Another view

The original Belfast sink is thick walled because of the unrefined quality of the clay

 

[Jonhilgen]

Hope you have a back brace [big grin].  Those things are heavy, and almost always require a couple of test fits.

What JMB said.  Proud looks better and what holzacher said is true too, faucet looks crowded.

Jon

 

[sean_hogan]

thanks guys for all your advice. got it fitted and brung the curve of the sink out by the caibinet doors and i gave the worktop a 12mm overhang on the sink. go back tommoro too finish off some pieces and i will get some pictures up for you too see. thanks again guys [big grin]
oh and the sink weighed more than one of the solid 3meter  long oak worktops lol [scared]