Help with antique cast iron sink installation/mounting...?
Just bought an old enameled cast iron sink. It's the perfect size for the opening in my countertop. The problem is, isn't a top mount, but it also isn't like the modern "undermount" variety, either.
It looks like it should have some brackets that fasten it to the underside of the countertop.
Would four small brackets be enough to hold up a 120lb sink? Should there also be some sort of "scaffolding" underneath the basins to provide added support.
There is a stainless steel rim that fit around the outside of the sink. This is all that rests on the countertop itself.
I appreciate your help. Please feel free to send links to any sites that could be helpful regarding this topic.
Thanks so much!
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the stainless steel rim is called a hoody ring and fits over the sink and into the counter, then specially designed clips are used under the sink that clip on the ring and the screw is tightened against the underside of the sink. do not do this job by yourself as the sink could fall through until all the clips are secured. someone needs to hold the sink from the top while the other installs the clips.
you will need at least ten clips for a double bowl sink
there may be youtube videos on installing them
The enameled cast iron sink would be fine being held in by four sturdy brackets. I doubt your counter would be fine supporting that weight with only four mount points. If it isn't a terribly tight fit I would fashion more supports to spread out the load and if possible transfer it to the upright sides of the cabinet. This is probably overkill but the more off-the-grid you go design wise the more overkill is the correct answer.
For any more specific help I'd suggest linking to pictures. I'm not sure how its not just a normal (if heavy) undermount sink.
good luck!