Silicone caulking is still used on rimmed sink installations to seal out water.
Adhesive for attaching sink to granite.
The mounting clips secure the sink to the counter.
Depending on how long ago you had the sink put in i d call the builder to have it redone.
I am sure i read on here once that a g fitter just silconed the sink in and once set climbed onto the tops and stood in the sink to prove it could hold a sink full of water.
Work top just drop over.
It acts as a protective barrier.
If you re doing it yourself you will need to clean as much of the old silicone off of the sink as well as the bottom of the granite.
Loctite pl530 mirror marble and granite adhesive is a premium grade adhesive formulated specifically for use in general kitchen and bath applications.
Pl 530 is formulated to bond in wet and humid areas.
Stainless steel and composite sink manufactures provide a system for attaching directly to the underside of the g q counter top.
Although several methods are used to install undermount sinks many professionals can safely glue the sink in place using silicone sealant and a two part epoxy.
If so read on.
It will not stain or damage mirrors and solid surfaces as other adhesives may.
Advanced adhesives specifically for granite counter tops are the choice here.
The following article explains in detail the 3 most effective undermount sink install techniques used on stainless steel composite and cast iron or clay sinks.
While tile caulking seals the seams where tile marble or granite meet the upper edges of the sink using an adhesive at the underside of the countertop ensures a proper installation.
The main focus in a rimmed vanity sink installation on granite is keeping water from dripping onto the cabinet below anyway.
Silicone is a pretty strong adhesive but not that strong.
This eliminates the need to drill.