Countertop Sink Cutout & Fit
Measured, marked and cut for a drop-in sink
Templating and cutting a sink opening in a countertop, then dry-fitting the basin so the rim sits flat with an even reveal before final mounting.
The job
A new drop-in basin going into an existing counter, where one chipped edge is permanent. We templated the basin, scored the surface along the cut line to stop chip-out, cut the opening, eased the edges, then dry-fit the sink to confirm an even reveal before sealing and setting it.
- Location
- Denver
- Crew
- 1 tech
- Completed
- July 2026
- Job photos
- 1
The problem
A new drop-in sink that needed an opening cut into an existing counter without chipping the laminate face.
Our recommendation
Template and score before cutting, and always dry-fit before sealing — a 10-minute check that prevents an unfixable counter.
The result
A clean, chip-free opening with the sink sitting flat and an even reveal on all four sides.
Scope of work
What we did
Process
How we approached it
Step 1
Template and mark
Traced the basin template and marked the cut line, checking clearance against the cabinet frame and sink base below.
Step 2
Score the surface
Scored along the line and taped the cut path so the finish face can't chip as the blade enters.
Step 3
Cut the opening
Plunge-cut and finished the corners cleanly, supporting the drop so the cutout couldn't tear out at the end.
Step 4
Dry-fit and check reveal
Set the basin in dry and confirmed the rim sat flat with an even reveal on all four sides.
Step 5
Seal and set
Sealed the raw cut edge against moisture, then bedded and secured the sink.
Job photos
The work, step by step
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For the homeowner
What this means for you
A chip-free opening on a counter that can't be un-cut
Sink rim that sits flat with no rocking or visible gap
Sealed cut edge that won't swell from splashes
Before we call it done
What we check on the way out
Even reveal on all four sides at dry-fit
No chip-out or tear along the visible cut line
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