Corian Solid Surface Ramp Sink Fabrication with Slot Drain

Corian Solid Surface Countertop Ramp Sink video shows the complete fabrication process to build a Corian solid surface ramp sink. From the fabrication to the mounting and sanding followed by the drain assembly, you will be able to get a great idea of how to make your own ramp sink.
I use a CNC to cut the initial set of parts for the sink. After the parts are cut, they are sanded and prepared for assembly. Careful preparations are required to keep the adhesive off the finished parts.
After assembly, the slot drain is assembled and mechanically fastened to the underside of the ramp sink.
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[@AndyGraves]

Thanks for watching. If you have any ideas or questions please comment. Let me know if you have any ideas for future videos.

[@slingsuttle]

Thank you for the quick response, cheers.

[@jesuscayuba9014]

hello !! Good morning, do you have a phone number? I wanted to ask you about countertop kitchens. to send you photos of my work thanks

[@AndyGraves]

@@jesuscayuba9014 I don't give out my phone number but you are more than welcome to email me at [e-mail]

[@ibrahemsanosy4877]

Really good job I like it. I have a small factory, I work in the same field.

[@hms1018]

What is the thickness of this product?

[@spazbyt7027]

I have been lurking your forum for years. Keep up the good work!

[@AndyGraves]

Awesome, thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@izackmickens1071]

Beautiful work Andy! I am in nor cal doing solid surface too. Just a 1 man show up here. Your videos have helped fine tune and given me better ways of fabricating!

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, I'm glad they help. There are not a ton of people doing solid surface anymore. I wanted to pass along as much as I can.

[@izackmickens1071]

No theres not! So its a great for me! I worked for a SS company for 6 years now have been on my own for about 4 years. Just picked up a Schultz thermoformer in January. Now i can do all sorts of stuff! Next i want a vacuum former!

[@horea5619]

Thanks for the video. Great job!

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@JAJPorcelanato]

muito lindo, really good, I loved it

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you

[@syedmustaqahmedansari1789]

Hi Andy I'm big fan your I saw your video its amazing I'm also solid surface fabrication man and I love your video tankxx for showing ❤

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you very much. Thanks for watching.

[@Icarus931]

Fantastic video…. Thank you for not having annoying background music

[@AndyGraves]

Thanks. Actually some of my videos have awful music. :)

[@theycallmefrench]

@@AndyGraves Your content is good. There is no need for any music. It makes your videos hard to watch. It's tempting to slap some music in there but it's really not necessary. Thanks for taking the time to make useful content.

[@blackprince6018]

You are a great artist

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@gordonshell1318]

Great work!

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BillyReed68]

Very clean job.

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you!

[@jesuscayuba9014]

Que buen trabajo yo también trabajo el corian saludos desde Bolivia

[@AndyGraves]

I don't speak Spanish but I think that was a compliment so thank you.

[@SoteriaDIY]

Whhheew. Huge kudos on this. I have so many questions! Ha!

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you and ask as many questions as you like.

[@lloydwilkinson8314]

Hi andy great work

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@stevenlengyel9701]

I’m glad I came across this video, I was trying to remember the material I wanted to try, “corion” that’s it

[@stevenlengyel9701]

Oops perhaps it’s “coriander”

[@stevenlengyel9701]

Oh for Pete’s sake corian

[@yoojo495]

Would love to see cove version of this nice work

[@AndyGraves]

I'll add that idea to the video list. I do have a video on how to make a cove countertop.

[@dick56481]

Just watched this video - amazing work. How do you get the slope in the drain board so the water flows to the drain.

[@AndyGraves]

We cut a slope with our CNC. It's not a lot of slope but it gets the water moving.

[@joshl.6982]

Wow Andy, excellent work!!!! I am wondering if you alway use Corian for these types of integrated counter sinks or do you use other brands too like Silestone or Neolith?

[@AndyGraves]

Thanks. We only use solid surface material like Corian for these sinks.

[@joshl.6982]

@@AndyGraves thanks Andy. I will get in touch with you in a couple of months, I will be remodeling my bathroom. I am located in Los Angeles. The reason I asked about other solid surface brands because of the different color choices.

[@slingsuttle]

Such a beautiful work! What’s the sink material?

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you. I don't remember the color but I think it's LG HI-MACS.

[@dwayneadams2098]

You do beautiful work. What brand brass insert and insert tool are you using?

[@AndyGraves]

I get them from McMaster Carr.

[@TrevorMack]

First off absolutely beautiful work on the sinks they look fantastic. I had a question regarding the joints and the integrity of them in high temperatures (kitchen sink type abuse, boiling or near boiling temperatures etc). We have had the darnest luck with any of the fabrication of these where the joint (the weakest point) is continually failing. Any comment or insight into this would be fanastic.

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you. This is a vanity sink so I doubt it get much boiling water so we have not had an issue. Are you doing kitchen sinks where they fail?

[@TrevorMack]

@@AndyGraves yeah we have had corner joints fail several times recently on kitchen sinks. Measured bit high on the direct hot water measuring 160-165 at the tap. Latest experiment was to use a thicker material, 3/4", to have a larger bond surface though alias still the corner joint failed.

[@AndyGraves]

I actually don't think it's a good idea to make kitchen sinks because of that reason. There are plenty of great sink options. Then, who covers the warranty for a custom sink? I wish there was a better solution. You could try using fiberglass on the back side of all the joints like the Karran solid surface sinks. Fiberglass is extremely strong.

[@TrevorMack]

@@AndyGraves yeah I'm think that is the problem. Don't think fiberglass will work as nice, if completely undermount it might work 🤔, for any apron sink though the front is always going to be weakest point.

[@AndyGraves]

Good point

[@alitorcan1706]

Very clean and stylish. May I know what brand of glue have you used ? Thanks

[@AndyGraves]

Thanks. Artisan Adhesive.

[@martyq7954]

Great video Andy, Whats the "tail pipe" material ? And does the corian adhesive bond too it ? Cheers Marty

[@AndyGraves]

The tailpipe piece is from Home Depot. I think it's PVC but not sure. I actually not sure if the glue sticks to it but it's a super tight fit. I have a video on the ramp sink drain. It might show you more than this video.

[@mau5fan4lyfe]

Great stuff Andy! We're thinking about getting one of these installed in our powder room and are curious about a few things: 1. How does the material as compared to conventional porcelain? 2. Is it true that darker colors will lose their luster relatively quickly and we'd be better off with lighter tones? 3. I understand the material can be scratched with scotchbrite etc, will we be cleaning this with a wash cloth and mild detergent? I'd ask you to make it for me but I live half way across the world. :) thanks!

[@AndyGraves]

1. This material is softer than Porcelain but you wouldn't be able to make this countertop with porcelain material. 2. Darker materials will show more scratches and water spots but will not loose their luster. 3. Yes, soap and water or glass cleaner is really all you need to keep the material clean.

[@mau5fan4lyfe]

@@AndyGraves thanks! I just noticed a typo in the first one. I meant to ask, how does the solid surface material wear as compared to porcelain? I've heard about decades old countertops going strong but I'm not sure how the sinks hold up. I'll be sure to opt for the lighter hues in this case, the darker ones are my favourite but I'd rather opt for the low upkeep. This was very helpful, thanks!

[@user-hj6qq3ml2h]

good job! Corian kitchen countertops are not popular in your country?

[@AndyGraves]

Yes they are, but not like they were in the 90's. Quartz is the most popular countertop material now.

[@Z-add]

Coving all internal 90deg corners would be a lot of work

[@AndyGraves]

I've actually made a ramp sink with cove corners and you're right, it's a lot of work.

[@lloydwilkinson8314]

Would love if you can give me some tip how to do a water fall edge with corian

[@AndyGraves]

I have some videos on how to do edges. Hope they help.

[@khalifahabdulkadiri4281]

Please can I get the link on how to get the bit used for trimming the edges after fabrication? thank you sir.

[@AndyGraves]

Hello, the link is in the description.

[@StopMueblesslEr]

andy fantastic job!!! Greetings from Spain!!!, I`ve been started to work solid surface, is there any possibility to share the cutting plans for the cnc??.thanks

[@AndyGraves]

Thanks. What are cutting plans? Not sure what you mean.

[@EduardoRodriguez-rr1rg]

@@AndyGraves I wanted to say the file or cutting template that you load on the cnc

[@AndyGraves]

Each file you create will be unique for that job. There will be certain rules you should follow to get the best results. What program are you using to create the CAD/CAM?

[@EduardoRodriguez-rr1rg]

@@AndyGraves i use sketchup, and recently I have bought a router Cnc that works with match3 but the cutting plans need to be make with aspire

[@user-uq8ik4cv7i]

真棒🎉

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@PerrySummers]

I the router shelf. One for each cutter? What are you going to use now that Porter Cable is out of the router business?

[@AndyGraves]

Yes, one router for each profile. We use the Makita router now. It's way faster and less mistakes with more routers.

[@MFZero2]

Hello Andy, I hope you're doing well, I was just wondering how much would a sink like this cost labor/material total

[@AndyGraves]

Hello, I do not do the pricing for these sink but you can contact Valerie at [e-mail] and she can get you pricing.

[@Franklin-2401]

Hi buddy I am a tile guy and my guys made some small scratch to a piece exactly like this and the same color, which sandpaper should I use to polish it?

[@AndyGraves]

Check my channel, I have some sanding videos that will help you out.

[@khalifahabdulkadiri4281]

Nice work sir , how do you attach the sink to the other party? thank you

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you. Just glue it on to the underside of the material and then trim and sand it smooth.

[@khalifahabdulkadiri4281]

Thanks a lots sir

[@georgebadra1384]

Please can you write the dimensions of the aquarium or its measurement of length, width and angle of incline, thank you very much

[@AndyGraves]

Hello, I actually don't have any idea the dimensions of the sink, I got the measurements from the architect.

[@georgebadra1384]

Ok, the aquarium that you pictured in the video, what was its size, please?

[@AndyGraves]

Like I said, I don't know.

[@TheGlennggoehring]

Where did you get that wide flange tailpiece

[@AndyGraves]

I get them at Home Depot.

[@santhiagoamaral7143]

Any specific cone bur carbide to grind the corners? Thanks!

[@AndyGraves]

This bit here - amzn.to/39tHuLh

[@santhiagoamaral7143]

Thanks again!

[@khalifahabdulkadiri4281]

Pls can I get a link on how to get the bit you use for trimming the edges after fabrication thank you sir

[@AB-yu2tj]

Nice. Can I ask a question how much is the cost for Corian countertops with Cove Splash inside caps corners? It's price by the linear or square inch or foot?

[@AndyGraves]

It depends where you live. We price everything by the linear foot and the cove is priced by the inch.

[@AB-yu2tj]

@@AndyGraves would you happen to know what approximate price is around N CA

[@AndyGraves]

@@AB-yu2tj No, I'm sorry I don't.

[@elainearnott6060]

I have a crack right through my solid sink/countertop. Can you recommend a knowledgeable specialist who can repair this? Located in Mass. Thank you.

[@AndyGraves]

No, I don't know of any repair specialist in Mass. Contact a local Corian fabricator and they should be able to point you in the right direction.

[@fadiyounes4165]

hi i'm flowing your works it's very good i have counter top with slob wash baisen when i fix it the line of glue apper how can i repare please thanks

[@AndyGraves]

Did you clamp the sink to the countertop?

[@AndyGraves]

You can cut off the sink and reattach.

[@HATSCHI4xHD]

Sometimes we do these, its always a pain to do all of these corners.

[@AndyGraves]

No kidding, they make them impossible to sand quickly.

[@codysumm1259]

Sanding down your seams with 150 grit on a speed sander and 220 and up on a DA would speed the process up loads.

[@AndyGraves]

That's what we typically do. But some people don't have that type of sander so I don't show it.

[@georgebadra1384]

Please, how many mm is where the water flows? Thank you

[@AndyGraves]

1/16 to 1/8

[@funfam6007]

Hi .. I make sinks from large format porcelain and to be honest can sell them for good money. How are these corian sinks cheap online if there’s so much work involved?

[@AndyGraves]

Cast Corian sinks are inexpensive but a custom ramp sink is not cheap, they are pretty expensive.

[@gwn_matthijs9130]

hey i got a question do you maybe have a drawing or a building plan of all the pieces so i can use it for my school project?

[@AndyGraves]

Hello, no I use info from architects that I'm not allowed to share.

[@gwn_matthijs9130]

@@AndyGraves alright thanks anyway 💪🏻

[@gwn_matthijs9130]

@@AndyGravesbut can I ask one more question. How big is the gap for the water to get away? 5mm?

[@AndyGraves]

It's 3/32", I'm not sure how many mm that is. 1/8" is too big

[@johndemtopics1377]

Are you using DuPont?

[@AndyGraves]

Yes as well as most of the acrylic solid surface materials.

[@mystummyhurt826]

You prefer super glue over hot melt?

[@AndyGraves]

Both work good but super glue is a sure thing. It will not let loose like hot glue does at times. Plus you can get a little more pressure on the joint.

[@julioalvarez7500]

Impressive!, how much something like this cost?

[@AndyGraves]

They start at $1,500

[@julioalvarez7500]

@@AndyGraves beautiful work!!

[@thomascheriyaveettil194]

Clamb and hand clip

[@AndyGraves]

You can find both clamps on Amazon. Look in the description, I have links to each tool.

[@khalifahabdulkadiri4281]

@@AndyGraves thank man I am really learning a lots from you lately, I do granite and quartz countertops but from the year 2018 I have quite a number of people asking if I do corian .

[@chanelpate886]

Is an inverted version of this possible? I want the sink to slant towards the front instead

[@chanelpate886]

*Without having such a deep basin

[@chanelpate886]

* 5:49 like that

[@AndyGraves]

Yes it's possible to slope it to the front. The size is custom so the depth is adjustable.

[@sigifredomartinez5863]

What type of glue you used to attach them together?

[@AndyGraves]

Artisan Adhesive

[@sigifredomartinez5863]

@@AndyGraves where is that product sold at ?

[@nadahere]

@Andy, using acetone, rubbing alcohol or other 'hot' solvents ruins the liver which can cause...premature graying. Hmmm. Great craftsman, not well read, though. Wish you luck w your health.

[@AndyGraves]

Stop watching my videos. I already have a father and I don't need another one. Go judge someone else's videos.

[@EduardoRodriguez-rr1rg]

Hi olive, I have send you an email making a question, on your Facebook you make another kind of ramp sink, the question is how you paste the sink to the countertop or how have you prepared the union, have you cut it with angle?. Maybe can be one idea for other vídeo in your KZbin Chanel

[@AndyGraves]

Check your email

[@EduardoRodriguez-rr1rg]

@@AndyGraves thanks a lot master!!!

[@thomascheriyaveettil194]

How much rupees this clamb

[@AndyGraves]

I'm not sure how much it would be.

[@24ricci]

What colour corian is that?

[@AndyGraves]

I actually don't remember what color it is. Sorry about that.

[@24ricci]

@@AndyGraves that’s fine I have gone with carbon aggregate which I think is the closest match! With a Corian sink with a sloped drainer and a waterfall edge! Love corian!

[@AndyGraves]

I agree, Corian is a great material.

[@saleemali9646]

Sir I want slot sink plan

[@AndyGraves]

I don't have plans for it.

[@ramble_on1]

Good video but it would have been great video if you were to show at the end how you cleaned it after the 400 sanding. Watching 20 min but not showing that part was a bit turn off. The polishing is mastering itself I think had to be part of the video. I still have no clue how the sanding/polishing process goes

[@AndyGraves]

I should have specified. This is a pro level video for experience solid surface fabricator. Anyone that is making something like this will already be an expert in finishing solid surface. I also have sanding videos you can watch for more help. Thanks for watching.

[@ramble_on1]

@@AndyGraves thanks for your replay

[@hms1018]

Can you do this with HDPE?

[@AndyGraves]

I don't know what HDPE is? This is acrylic solid surface.

[@OlivierSuire]

Doesn't all the gunk from the dishes form a disgusting moldy goo back there ?

[@AndyGraves]

This is a vanity sink so there wouldn't be any food.

[@alsalemcnc7462]

Hai. have r you sir

[@AndyGraves]

Thank you