Laminate vs Wood?

Hello123_2

jennifernil wrote: »

I would not have wood with a Belfast sink, mind you, I would NEVER have a Belfast sink in the first place!

Would you be proposing an undermounted Belfast sink? The end grain of the wood in the cut-out would be very prone to sucking up water. And what are you doing for a draining board.

Why do you say you would never have a belfast sink? I've never had one before but think they look really nice (especially as i'm after a 'country' style kitchen & thought they'd be better as they're bigger/deeper) :-s

The sink has a draining board with it.

To be honest I do little washing up-everything goes in the dishwasher!

I was originally going to have a laminate worktop but was told I would have to build the sink up so it sits above the worktop because the water would damage the laminate.

I was told the only way I could have a belfast sink that sits 'properly' ie undermounted is with wood or granite - not laminate.

Not sure what to do now!

I have seen some nice laminates, I'm not too fussed about price as there is not a huge difference as we can get wood for £200 for 3m, and laminate is about £100 for 3m.

Just worried about the sink now & if wood is going to last!

Hoping to hear from other people who have wood and a belfast sink...

jennifernil

We all like different things, but to me, Belfast sinks seem rather impractical. They can break if you drop something heavy into them, are usually deeper than a normal sink so could lead to back ache when washing up.

Often the worktop is just grooved as a drainer, but you say the one you want has a drainer, so that is better. Presumably it's a loose drainer? Water can get under it, so be sure to lift off after use and dry off the top if you use wood.

With the undermount, there will be crevices for dirt to lodge in, and you would have end-grain wood either side, which is much more easily damaged by water. I think it would be better to have the sink raised above the worktop and seal round it. Will also raise it to a better working height.

Also, the taps are presumably in the worktop. not on the sink?
Every time you use them with wet hands, you will drip water on the worktop, so will need to dry it up regularly, or have a towel to lay round the taps to catch the drips.

If you do want this sink, granite or Corian would be a better choice for the worktop IMHO