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We recently made some minor kitchen repairs and decided to replace our countertops with new particle board and formica. We had a friend install all of this and he did a fabulous job, but, of course there's a but, we stupidly decided to have him cut the hole for the sink a little smaller so it would brace the exsisting sink better. and now It doesn't fit with the metal rim that is supposed to go around the sink, No big deal because the sink does fit with out it, of course with an over the counter top mount, we just need something to cover the not so attractive edge of this 42 X 21" porcelain coated cast iron sink from the 70's. Were just about there but this has us extremely disappointed and puzzled, PLEASE HELP ASAP!! Thanks Tiffany

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If the hole was cut too small, why can't you simply cut it to the correct size which is slightly larger? This will allow you to use the trim package designed for the sink.

 

2 reasons actually, 1 is that the router's base is too large to cut close to the wall and it has to be done by hand and it takes a long time and we move in the weekend, UGH

and 2, I'm afraid the formica may chip or crack, any more help??

 

I've cut many a laminate counter top with a sabre saw using a fine pitch metal blade. Sabre saws are generally narrower than a router. If the bottom of the saw is metal, tape it with duct tape so it won't scratch the countertop, and also tape the countertop where you will be cutting to prevent chipping.

 

Ok Thanks, I think we may have to cut it. No one seems to be able to tell us how to over the counter mount it and cover the edge and now that we tried to put the sink in place we are left with a 1/2" gap behind the sink.

 

I assume that the trim goes down first and the sink sits inside of the trim piece. If this is so.....

Use the trim piece as your template, scrib around it to mark the outermost boundaries of the trim. If appropriate, also mark the inner part of thr trim. This should give you a "ribbon" that defines the trim dimensions on your counter. Your cut should be inside the ribbon marks and never go outside the outer edge boundry line. The cut doesn't have to be perfect or pretty as no one will see it and it will be hidden under the trim. Lean toward cutting the smallest hole you think you can get away with. You can always shave a little more off as needed, but you can't add more material back if you overcut.

Make sure you have help lifting that cast iron sink into place. They can be quite heavy.

 

Well It's in, A little chip here and there but it's in. We used a jig saw and the tape and still had a few minor chips. I appreciate the advice and maybe I'll talk to you in a few months when we move to the bathroom!! ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU!!!