Replacing double bowl kitchen sink with single bowl

[MustISO]

Current sink is double-bowl about 33" wide x 22" front to back, bowl is about 9" deep.

I'm simply measuring the edges of the sink where it is above the counter (top mount sink).

Anything I need to look out for when measuring or replacing with new sink? I know I want something 20ga or lower stainless steel.

Also, damn are single bowl sinks expensive.

 

[Greenman]

I'm guessing this is a top mount sink, so the only thing that will matter is if the hole it the right size.

 

[Binky]

That's pretty much the standard sink size so you should have a lot of options. We just did this recently. Ours was an undermount so replacement was a major pain in the A.

The large single bowl is great, but remember that every time you wash something nasty, the whole sink is now nasty. I still prefer the large bowl. My wife is mixed.

Look at the soundproofing, and tap/bang on them in stores to see what you like better. If your counter top has any wear, it would be preferable for the lip of the new sink is at least a tiny bit larger than the old sink. Don't forget to consider the faucet holes you want. If you're in an area that requires a dishwasher air gap, look at the combo units like filtered water dispenser and air gap, or soap dispenser and air gap. We installed one of the Moen "Motionsense" faucets and it's been my favorite part of the sink/faucet replacement.

 

[DrPizza]

That's pretty much the standard sink size so you should have a lot of options. We just did this recently. Ours was an undermount so replacement was a major pain in the A.

The large single bowl is great, but remember that every time you wash something nasty, the whole sink is now nasty. I still prefer the large bowl. My wife is mixed.

I've always had a double bowl sink, but have been sold on the idea of a single bowl... Just not sold enough to bother with the expense of one and time to replace ours. But, you can always put one of those plastic wash basins in the double-bowl sink and wash in that, while leaving about 40% of the sink open for rinsing. Then, when you're done with the small stuff, simply plug the drain, dump out your wash water, and you can handle the really big things that don't fit well into a double-bowl.

 

[herm0016]

we have a kohler vault sink, its the largest you can get in a standard 36 in sink base. we love it.

you can put a 1/2 sheet pan in their and still have room for more on the bottom.

as long as the hole is the right size, you should not have any trouble.

what the heck is a "dishwasher air gap" and what does it have to do with a soap dispenser?

weird, i have never seen anything like that before, whats the point? just put it into the P trap or the disposer with the drain line looped up high in the cabinet.

 

[Carson Dyle]

The large single bowl is great, but remember that every time you wash something nasty, the whole sink is now nasty.

I couldn't live with a single bowl. I can stack dirty dishes in one side, still have plenty of room to wash dishes on the other and have the disposal free to use. I often use one bowl to clean vegetables, often taking a whole head of lettuce, breaking it up and tossing it into a sink full of cold water, while still having the other side with the disposal free for prepping dinner.

The only advantage I can see to having single bowl is that it's larger, so you can clean bigger car parts or wash a big dog or a toddler or somesuch. :$

 

[Greenman]

we have a kohler vault sink, its the largest you can get in a standard 36 in sink base. we love it.

you can put a 1/2 sheet pan in their and still have room for more on the bottom.

as long as the hole is the right size, you should not have any trouble.

what the heck is a "dishwasher air gap" and what does it have to do with a soap dispenser?

weird, i have never seen anything like that before, whats the point? just put it into the P trap or the disposer with the drain line looped up high in the cabinet.

The air gap stops crap from draining out of the sink into the dishwasher, it's pretty much a required component. Some dishwashers have an internal check valve so an air gap isn't necessary. Around here, if you don't have an air gap you have to have the manufacturers specs, and they have to state "No Air Gap Required".

 

[Binky]

Air gaps are ugly and annoying but around here they are mandatory per code. The high loop wont pass inspection here.

Here's what we used, and it's MUCH more attractive than an air gap. I highly recommend this item if you're in need of one.

https://www.amazon.com/Westbrass-D2...8&qid=1469129937&sr=8-1&keywords=air+gap+soap

 

[Greenman]

This is the sink I put in my kitchen, I really like it.

https://www.amazon.com/KRAUS-Underm...8-1&keywords=single+bowl+stainless+steel+sink

 

[NutBucket]

Inspection? What's that LOL

 

[who?]

If a city worker screws up and runs a sewage pump backwards an air gap should prevent the raw sewage from going into the dishwasher.

 

[pcgeek11]

One thing I have seen bite some DIY people. They buy a sink that is too deep and it doesn't allow enough drop for the sewer drain to work properly. Just something to look at.

 

[lxskllr]

The large single bowl is great, but remember that every time you wash something nasty, the whole sink is now nasty. I still prefer the large bowl. My wife is mixed.

I have a double, but much prefer a single sink. I never fill a sink to do dishes. I fill my largest dirty pot with soapy water, and wash out of that. Everything else is getting constantly rinsed as I rinse soap off my washed dishes. The dishes get progressively easier to clean as I get through the pile since they've had hot water run over them.

 

[Aikouka]

I couldn't live with a single bowl. I can stack dirty dishes in one side, still have plenty of room to wash dishes on the other and have the disposal free to use. I often use one bowl to clean vegetables, often taking a whole head of lettuce, breaking it up and tossing it into a sink full of cold water, while still having the other side with the disposal free for prepping dinner.

The only advantage I can see to having single bowl is that it's larger, so you can clean bigger car parts or wash a big dog or a toddler or somesuch. :$

I was really debating what to go with for my kitchen remodel. I had originally gone with a double bowl sink simply because that's what I'm used to, and I've always liked the separation of soapy water and the rinsing area. The problem is that the only dishes that I prefer to hand wash are bakeware, and those don't fit well in a double bowl.

At least from what I read online, the one thing that I saw people mention a lot is what you talked about with vegetables. A few people noted that a secondary (smaller) prep sink helped alleviate that issue.

This is the sink I put in my kitchen, I really like it.

https://www.amazon.com/KRAUS-Underm...8-1&keywords=single+bowl+stainless+steel+sink

I was actually going to go with that exact same sink, but I decided to go with their black variant. I wasn't sure how it would look with my to-be-installed black counter top, but the pictures that they show with a black counter top convinced me a bit. The only complaint that I saw is that it has a lip on two sides, which wasn't a big deal when I realized that meant I could build a cutting board to essentially cover the entire sink and the lips would be a support. (I saw someone do something very similar too.)

 

[MustISO]

Thanks for all the info. @Greenman, yep above mount.

I'm planning on hiring a plumber to do the work since one drain will need to be capped off and the pipes will probably need to be re-worked to join up to the new center drain. Probably replace the disposal at the same time.