Installation Guide

Step by Step Installation:

1. Preparing the sink base cabinet

Farmhouse sinks require custom order sink base cabinets with a front

cutout to accommodate a 10 inch deep sink. First, build structural

supports on the inside frame of the sink base cabinet. The structural

supports must bear the weight of sink and any attachments such as

garbage disposals. When the sink is placed onto the cabinet support,

make sure the top of sink is even against the bottom of countertop.

Please allow room for water supply line and drains or garbage

disposal, as necessary.

2. Creating the template and cutout

Depending on the installation option, make proper cutout of the

countertop. Ariel recommends a 1/4 inch reveal on 3 sides when

installing undermount style. For a flush mount or above counter

style installation, cut countertop along with outside of sink profile.

Front end of the Ariel Farmhouse sinks are designed to be installed

3/4 inch extended out beyond the front end of countertop. Cut

countertop accordingly and note that no template will be provided

due to the custom nature of each application and installation. The

actual sink is used as the template guide for each installation. After

centering the sink and leaving room for faucets & backsplashes, use

a pencil to outline the sinks as your guide for the cutout, allowing

for any reveal before the actual cutting.

3. Setting the sink

Set the sink on top of the cabinet or into the cabinet front cutout.

Apply sealant if necessary as a gasket between the sink and cabinet.

4. Installing the countertop

Carefully clean bottom of countertop and top flange of the sink with

denatured alcohol. Apply bead of silicone adhesive (not supplied)

around the top edge of sink. Place countertop onto the sink. Remove

excess sealant from the lip of any surfaces with a cleaner recommended

by manufacture of adhesive sealant.