Apron-front farmhouse sink
An apron-front (farmhouse) sink replaces a standard drop-in or undermount sink with one whose front face is exposed below the counter.
How apron-front farmhouse sink actually works.
An apron-front (farmhouse) sink replaces a standard drop-in or undermount sink with one whose front face is exposed below the counter. Installing one in an existing kitchen typically requires modifying or replacing the sink base cabinet because the apron sits in a notch in the cabinet face, and the sink itself is heavier than a standard sink (especially in cast iron or fireclay materials).
The install involves removing the existing cabinet front, fabricating or buying a new sink base configured for the apron-front, supporting the sink with reinforced structure (cast iron sinks weigh 100+ lbs filled), and cutting the counter to fit. Faucet placement and rough-in heights also typically change.
The execution details that decide outcome.
Cabinet weight support. Cast-iron or fireclay sinks need real reinforcement, not just particleboard.
Faucet rough-in height adjustment. Apron-front sinks sit at different heights than drop-in; faucet placement changes.
Counter overhang at the apron. The counter stops short of the sink front; plan the reveal correctly.
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