Negative Reveal Farm Sink

The countertop extends over the top edge of the sink on all sides.

Negative reveal farm sink.

This creates a more streamlined look as the sink edge is completely covered. This looks more. The countertop edge sits back from the edge of the sink exposing a small portion of the sink rim. Undermount and top mount also known as drop in varieties.

Flush mount sinks are also called tile edge sinks. The countertop runs short of the undermount sink flange edge with a positive reveal. This install requires less precision but large reveals create a small ledge that food can land on instead of falling directly into the sink. A negative reveal means the countertop surface overlaps the edge of the sink.

The countertop runs past the edge of the undermount flange with a. An undermount sink s reveal refers to the degree that the countertop extends over the edge of the sink. 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. 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.

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. A negative reveal lets the countertop completely cover the rim of the sink and hang slightly over the open bowl. 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. 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.

It also is very easy for wiping crumbs into the sink. The positive reveal is often chosen when the soft curves near the rim of a sink. The edge of the countertop overhangs the sink walls. I thought what s the point of having a chunky thick edged sink if i can t admire the chunky thick edges.

A positive reveal means the lip of the sink juts out slightly from the edge of the countertop. This is easier for the fabricator as they have a small amount of leeway in the cut. Let s look at the significance of each of these approaches. And yes there is such a thing as a zero reveal where the countertop is flush with edge of the sink.

Below shows you a positive reveal and a negative reveal around an undermount sink. When it comes to farmhouse sinks there are basically two options for installation. However the countertop edge is more susceptible. The edge of the countertop stops before the sink bowl leaving part of the sink rim exposed.

And if the countertop and the sides of the sink line up perfectly it s a flush reveal.