Questions and Answers for Ruvati 16-Gauge Stainless Steel 33 in. Single Bowl Farmhouse Apron Workstation Kitchen Sink

A:  Stainless steel will accumulate water spots. They can be easily removed by using Bar Keeper's Friend.

A:  You will need to wipe it down after each use, or just give it a good cleaning when you get tired of the spots. All Stainless steel sinks do this, so that is just part of it. You just have more showing with this type of sink.

A:  The sink is heavy, and would be hard to move. You can add more support if you need to. The installation instructions are just a guide, and you can install the sink however you wish to.

A:  You will want to get a 33" sink if you have a 36" cabinet.

A:  Had to have my cabinet adjusted to fix a farm sink. So unable to estimate time.

A:  This sink is truly 33 inches wide.

A:  The sink spec sheet will list detailed dimensions. https://www.ruvati.com/wp-content/uploads/RVH9200.pdf

A:  No. This is strictly for under mount and requires support from the under side.

A:  The directions suggest that you have a flush or +/-1/4" revel on the inside of the sink. If you can cut your counter top perfectly and apply a thin caulk around it, sure, but I would not advise it. The ascetics would not fit the functionality and furthermore, any water that sits on the pressed wood under you laminate will soon anger you as it swells up.

A:  This sink cannot be installed as a drop-in/topmount.

A:  My cabinet is a standard 24” depth. The cut-out in my countertop is 19-1/4” x 27”. The front edge of the sink sticks out of the cabinet by 1-1/2”, which is the same dimension as the countertop overhangs the cabinet.

A:  This sink requires a 33" cabinet or larger. The sink spec sheet will list detailed more detailed dimensions. https://www.ruvati.com/wp-content/uploads/RVH9100.pdf

A:  Brand new stainless steel is very sensitive to surface scratches, however those can easily be hidden by using Bar Keeper's Friend. Use Bar Keeper's Friend and a 3M pad, and go in the direction of the grain of the sink and you will cover those scratches. As you continue to use the sink, the scratches will blend in with the rest of the sink and they will not be noticeable.

A:  It is under-mount.

A:  This is an apron front sink, it cannot be installed as a topmount. Your installer will build a support frame under the sink to hold it in place under the counter.

A:  It does in the instructions but there isn't a template

A:  Your cutout is going to be based off the exterior dimensions of the sink. We do suggest waiting until you have the sink to make any cuts, if you have not purchased it already.

A:  It comes out, all the accessories are removable.

A:  It comes out, all the accessories are removable

A:  All the accessories can be removed and stored when not in use.

A:  Yes, the cutting board comes out.