After water damage to my 15-year-old but otherwise intact Faktum kitchen with Nexus birch veneer fronts (partially swollen countertop, damaged sink cabinet), I am considering designing a sink module. This would save me a long wait for a 2.86 m (9 ft 5 in) long countertop. I could take ready-stock countertops directly from IKEA and build the module in between. I have the AMMERÅN surface-mounted sink in mind. Although it was designed for Metod, with appropriate adjustable plastic feet, it roughly matches the Faktum countertop height.
I also have a new Faktum sink cabinet plus front as an alternative. I was told that the AMMERÅN might even be mountable on it. In theory, I can try this out beforehand.
My question: does anyone have experience with the AMMERÅN sink? Or any other good renovation suggestions?
I also have a new Faktum sink cabinet plus front as an alternative. I was told that the AMMERÅN might even be mountable on it. In theory, I can try this out beforehand.
My question: does anyone have experience with the AMMERÅN sink? Or any other good renovation suggestions?
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IKEA-Experte7 Feb 2017 21:05Why don’t you just wait the few weeks until the custom countertop is delivered for the swollen board?
Have you checked the delivery time at the hardware store?
Have you checked the delivery time at the hardware store?
I want to have a functional kitchen as quickly as possible. After replacing the corner valves, the sink has already been removed. The countertop was cut into two parts and dismantled.
I thought Ammerån would be a quick and stylish solution. I like large sinks.
The worktops from the DIY store that I like have a depth of 60cm (24 inches), which is not the right size for Ikea base cabinets. You would need to create a kind of 2cm (0.8 inch) recess behind them. I had a quote made, which came to just over 700 euros, including removing the old countertop and reinstalling the new one. The estimated waiting time for the contractor’s service is about 4 weeks.
I thought Ammerån would be a quick and stylish solution. I like large sinks.
The worktops from the DIY store that I like have a depth of 60cm (24 inches), which is not the right size for Ikea base cabinets. You would need to create a kind of 2cm (0.8 inch) recess behind them. I had a quote made, which came to just over 700 euros, including removing the old countertop and reinstalling the new one. The estimated waiting time for the contractor’s service is about 4 weeks.
If you like the sink, that is definitely a great solution.
At Bauhaus, there are solid wood countertops with a depth of 63.5cm (25 inches) available (depending on the store, sometimes in stock) and laminate countertops with a depth of 90cm (35.5 inches) as special order items (Resopal, approximately 2 weeks delivery time). Hornbach also offers laminate countertops in 63.5cm (25 inches) depth from Kaindl, partly in stock.
Carpenters working with countertops from Egger or Kaindl can also cut a countertop to 63.5cm (25 inches) depth for you. (Although I believe Factum countertops only had a depth of 62.5cm (24.5 inches).)
At Bauhaus, there are solid wood countertops with a depth of 63.5cm (25 inches) available (depending on the store, sometimes in stock) and laminate countertops with a depth of 90cm (35.5 inches) as special order items (Resopal, approximately 2 weeks delivery time). Hornbach also offers laminate countertops in 63.5cm (25 inches) depth from Kaindl, partly in stock.
Carpenters working with countertops from Egger or Kaindl can also cut a countertop to 63.5cm (25 inches) depth for you. (Although I believe Factum countertops only had a depth of 62.5cm (24.5 inches).)
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IKEA-Experte8 Feb 2017 15:42In hardware stores, you can order custom-sized panels for any depth. Installation can also be done by someone else. Carpenters can order and install countertops as well. Whether 700 € is a lot or a little depends on the material of the countertop.
I wouldn’t like AMMERAN because there would be a silicone joint on the sides of the countertop, which is hard to keep looking good over time.
I wouldn’t like AMMERAN because there would be a silicone joint on the sides of the countertop, which is hard to keep looking good over time.
Thanks for your tips! I’m excited and definitely need to check it out.
I had also considered Resopal. At first, I wasn’t very fond of it. But it seems to be excellent in quality.
If I can still use the current kitchen for another 5-6 years, that’s fine. So I could also live with the silicone joint. After that, everything that is still usable will be moved to the garden shed, and I can calmly plan a new kitchen.
I had also considered Resopal. At first, I wasn’t very fond of it. But it seems to be excellent in quality.
If I can still use the current kitchen for another 5-6 years, that’s fine. So I could also live with the silicone joint. After that, everything that is still usable will be moved to the garden shed, and I can calmly plan a new kitchen.
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