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Originally Posted by red sky
I checked the granite underneath the sink and it appears to have rounded smooth edges but I would not want to damage it by removing the old sink nor can I tell how symmetric it actually is. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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I used to work for a granite company here in Calgary and we would stock several different sizes and styles of kitchen sinks as well as bathroom basins. Every sink we stocked had a template to match. There are two ways to go when cutting, negative or positive...granite overhanging the sink or granite set back to expose the stainless sink top.
I would suggest you disconnect the plumbing, remove the sink (silicone can be razored off and a final clean with acetone) and then lay some card stock over the hole and trace the outline. Cut out your template and take it to any granite shop in town that stocks sinks. They will compare your template to theirs and once they find a comparable size and shape they will be able to tell you exactly what make and model of sink you need (depending on your preference of reveal) and likely sell it to you cheaper than home depot etc.
Regarding installation of the new under mount sink I would definitely recommend that you get a granite company to install it. They will likely tell you to hold off on reconnecting the plumbing for 24 hrs to allow the epoxy to fully cure.
Hope this helps.