Franke Sink Installation advice

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September 10, 2008 at 10:39 am #6876

BlueDan

Hi, been a long time since I was on here, but I have a few questions which I will ask in separate topics..

Buying a new house (new build) and the sink/tap combo they provide for the kitchen is rubbish, so I bought a new Franke sink. On it there is a small polyeurothane seal all the way round underneath. It is a drop into the laminate type, not undermount.

Is this seal the only thing required? e.g. do I drop it in the hole, and clamp up the clips underneath, or do I need to put silicone sealant along this seal, and then clamp it up?

Advice most welcome, thanks
September 10, 2008 at 12:41 pm #6883

timfoley

The seal alone is sufficient to seal the sink to the laminate but the exposed cut out must be sealed with either Caskermite or a good quality varnish or paint.

Tim
September 10, 2008 at 12:51 pm #6885

BlueDan

Thanks, it just the seal seemed very compressable, and not very substantial, but if you say so. Also, where do I get Caskermite from?
September 10, 2008 at 1:35 pm #6890

timfoley

I did use a mispelling here Bluedan but if you put "Cascamite" into a google search I’m sure you’ll find a supplier near you.

Tim
September 10, 2008 at 2:21 pm #6891

BlueDan

So do I dilute this with water and paste it on, after I have cut the hole?

So the seal on a franke sink (if your familiar with this brand) will be adequate, and I don’t need additional sealant round the sink?

thanks
September 10, 2008 at 6:04 pm #6892

timfoley

If you’re using Cascamite, yes.
As for the franke sink seal, provided you make the cut out according to instructions and fix the underside clips as recommended then it should seal the sink correctly.
My advice to anyone undertaking their own installations is to always adhere to the manufacturers instructions to ensure any guarantees are maintained.

Tim
September 11, 2008 at 6:56 am #6894

BlueDan

Whats the dilution ratio?

Many thanks for your prompt replies and help
September 11, 2008 at 10:00 am #6896

BlueDan

oops, forgot to ask, would you get this in the powder form or the PVA type glue?
September 11, 2008 at 12:09 pm #6897

timfoley

For ease of use you can use a good quality waterproof PVA.
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