Negative Reveal Sink

A negative reveal lets the countertop completely cover the rim of the sink and hang slightly over the open bowl.

Negative reveal sink.

It also is very easy for wiping crumbs into the sink. Positive negative or zero. 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.

The countertop extends over the top edge of the sink on all sides. Zero reveal the sink walls are flush with the counter top opening. Below shows you a positive reveal and a negative reveal around an undermount sink. Negative reveal counter top extends past sink.

The countertop runs short of the undermount sink flange edge with a positive reveal. There s no overhang where mold can grow out of sight. Reveal is a term that explains how visible the sink appears to be while viewing directly to the sink. A negative sink reveal is when the countertop extends over the edge of the sink on all side.

A positive reveal or a flush reveal make it easier to thoroughly clean the area where the sink and countertop meet. Let s look at the significance of each of these approaches. Blanco s templates are designed to deliver a 1 8 positive reveal. Basically the three reveal styles are.

The edge of the countertop stops before the sink bowl leaving part of the sink rim exposed. Positive reveal the positive reveal exposes some part of the sink rim. The countertop hangs over about 1 8 th of an inch. This looks more.

There are several reasons for this recommendation states gundersen. The sink opening is cut slightly smaller than necessary so the counter overhangs the sink by or less. This install requires less precision but large reveals create a small ledge that food can land on instead of falling directly into the sink. That elongated joint tapers to such thinness that it starts to fray and looks terrible.

Negative reveals are crud covers and because of the curve of the sink flange a flush reveal makes an elongated silicone joint. This creates a more streamlined look as the sink edge is completely covered. The countertop runs past the edge of the undermount flange with a. The positive reveal is often chosen when the soft curves near the rim of a sink.

The edge of the countertop overhangs the sink walls. Zero and positive reveals are easier to keep. They acted like this was so strange that they could hardly believe it. Blanco believes the positive reveal is best of the three options.

This type of reveal allows the fabricator some leeway in the cut. There are 3 possibilities for a sink reveal.