Negative Reveal Sink

A porcelain cast iron or granite composite.

Negative reveal sink.

The edge of the countertop overhangs the sink walls. This install requires less precision but large reveals create a small ledge that food can land on instead of falling directly into the sink. Negative reveals are crud covers and because of the curve of the sink flange a flush reveal makes an elongated silicone joint. Below shows you a positive reveal and a negative reveal around an undermount sink.

A positive reveal or a flush reveal make it easier to thoroughly clean the area where the sink and countertop meet. Zero and positive reveals are easier to keep. Most sinks will display some level of a positive reveal where the countertop edge sits back from the edge of the sink and a small portion of the sink rim is exposed. 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. Both the gc and the fabricator say that a negative reveal on the sink that is the edge of the stone extending slightly beyond the edge of the sink is standard i said i wanted either a very slightly positive reveal like 1 8 or a neutral reveal. Zero reveal the sink walls are flush with the counter top opening. Reveal is a term that explains how visible the sink appears to be while viewing directly to the sink.

There are several reasons for this recommendation states gundersen. Negative reveal counter top extends past sink. They acted like this was so strange that they could hardly believe it. The sink opening is cut slightly smaller than necessary so the counter overhangs the sink by or less.

This creates a more streamlined look as the sink edge is completely covered. And yes there is such a thing as a zero reveal where the countertop is flush with edge of the sink. Blanco s templates are designed to deliver a 1 8 positive reveal. There are 3 possibilities for a sink reveal.

The countertop extends over the top edge of the sink on all sides. This looks more. The countertop runs short of the undermount sink flange edge with a positive reveal. The countertop runs past the edge of the undermount flange with a.

It also is very easy for wiping crumbs into the sink. That elongated joint tapers to such thinness that it starts to fray and looks terrible. This type of reveal allows the fabricator some leeway in the cut. Positive reveal the positive reveal exposes some part of the sink rim.

Basically the three reveal styles are. A negative sink reveal is when the countertop extends over the edge of the sink on all side. Blanco believes the positive reveal is best of the three options. There s no overhang where mold can grow out of sight.

The countertop hangs over about 1 8 th of an inch. Positive negative or zero.