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Roosebeck Drebley4 Mar 2010 13:51Hi All!
As far as I understand, the domsjö double sink rests on the countertop on the left and right sides. The base cabinet itself does not directly support its weight.
Now, I don’t have a countertop on either side (sideboard on the left, washing machine on the right), but I would still like to install this ceramic sink. A friend told me this is basically not a problem if I reinforce the base cabinet by attaching the Faktum side panels. The sink would then rest on the reinforced base cabinet.
I assume that in this setup, the basin would hang too low, and the door or drawer front wouldn’t close, which is not a big issue in principle (either saw it or use a front with a small curtain).
Have I overlooked any fundamental issue that could ruin this plan? Does anyone have a similar situation or solutions?
Thank you very much in advance for your answers!
RD
As far as I understand, the domsjö double sink rests on the countertop on the left and right sides. The base cabinet itself does not directly support its weight.
Now, I don’t have a countertop on either side (sideboard on the left, washing machine on the right), but I would still like to install this ceramic sink. A friend told me this is basically not a problem if I reinforce the base cabinet by attaching the Faktum side panels. The sink would then rest on the reinforced base cabinet.
I assume that in this setup, the basin would hang too low, and the door or drawer front wouldn’t close, which is not a big issue in principle (either saw it or use a front with a small curtain).
Have I overlooked any fundamental issue that could ruin this plan? Does anyone have a similar situation or solutions?
Thank you very much in advance for your answers!
RD
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Roosebeck Drebley6 Mar 2010 09:33Hey Brootos,
thanks for your feedback. My research in the Ikea house and online showed that there is actually no weight on the metal supports; they only reinforce the base cabinet so it doesn’t literally bow under the weight of the sink. Either way, I would have to lower it.
Thanks for your assessment that it should theoretically work, that’s reassuring.
Greets
RD
thanks for your feedback. My research in the Ikea house and online showed that there is actually no weight on the metal supports; they only reinforce the base cabinet so it doesn’t literally bow under the weight of the sink. Either way, I would have to lower it.
Thanks for your assessment that it should theoretically work, that’s reassuring.
Greets
RD
I plan to use the domsjö sink in the kitchen as well. It will be placed in an L-shaped corner, all the way to the left (there is no cabinet next to it on that side, but there is countertop). The dishwasher will be installed to the right. Will this setup work, or is a cabinet always needed next to the sink for stability?
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Nayla_106816 Sep 2010 00:53Hello,
It is always recommended to have a cabinet on both sides of the sink, as it primarily supports the countertop. Even the countertop resting on the dishwasher must be secured at some point—either to the adjacent cabinet or, if there is none, to the wall. The basin must be firmly supported at the points where it rests. How you achieve this is up to you. However, if the sink breaks and it can be proven in any way that it was not installed properly, you won’t receive any compensation. Therefore, it is better to plan from the start to give the sink a proper, secure spot to ensure long-lasting satisfaction.
Best regards
Na.
It is always recommended to have a cabinet on both sides of the sink, as it primarily supports the countertop. Even the countertop resting on the dishwasher must be secured at some point—either to the adjacent cabinet or, if there is none, to the wall. The basin must be firmly supported at the points where it rests. How you achieve this is up to you. However, if the sink breaks and it can be proven in any way that it was not installed properly, you won’t receive any compensation. Therefore, it is better to plan from the start to give the sink a proper, secure spot to ensure long-lasting satisfaction.
Best regards
Na.
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