The BIGGEST Problem With Kitchen Sinks | Here's how to fix it!

[@MTKDofficial]

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[@kathyfann]

When I installed my sink, I pulled it out over the cabinetry below one and 1/2 inches and I had my granite person give me a larger deck behind the sink and it the whole counter came out so that the whole counter was over the bottom cabinets 1 inch so my sink looks like it’s half inch out from the cabinets. It’s beautiful and I never get trash on the bottom cabinets. It just worked perfect. All the workers loved the idea. I will always do this. It made the difference. My kitchen remodel is 12 years old. No stains on the lower cabinets no water ever on the cabinets under my farmhouse sink. Excellent

[@matthewfunk6658]

Awesome Mark!! That is exactly what I'm talking about. Your humor, your family and your kitchen knowledge, what a great video!!!

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks Matt. Had a lot of fun on this one. Appreciate the comment!

[@TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer]

Oh man, too funny! The look on Jack's face! Priceless!

[@MTKDofficial]

He’s so funny. Good little actor

[@moosefrizzle9807]

I was wondering why I didn't have this problem with my cabinets so much and it was me that was getting wet... and then I realized I am short and have much more belly than you! This makes ME the splashguard, LOL! Why I always wear an apron in the kitchen!

[@MTKDofficial]

Haha. Well at least your cabinets are safe. Love it!!

[@moosefrizzle9807]

@@MTKDofficial Cabinets.. no problem! Just the floor gets wet, unless i use a rug.

[@stephaniegreenwood4007]

I am also a short person, and I always lean against the sink while washing even when I try really hard not to. As I am always soaking wet after washing dishes, even if I just wash a few dishes. And then I always wipe off the cabinets, sink, and floor, and I got a water proof work mat to go in front of the sink which helps protect the door too. But yeah, my cabinets have always been fine too.

[@darlene19668]

Oh my WORD😂😂😂😂😂AWESOME VIDEO…BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. AND YES TRUTH WITH HUMOR 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️😂😂😂😂

[@lauraheyman2011]

I love, love, love the farm house sinks.

[@kimherben7866]

Aprons work, and you can use the hem to wipe the front of the sink after you're done with washing up.

[@mrbriankeith111]

I Caulk where the walls of the cabinet meet the floor of the cabinet inside with silicone to keep water from getting in the joint, Undersink liner and I use a clear coat poly over the manufacturer finish on the cabinet doors and false drawer fronts. Been doing this for years on rentals and my own home. Never a problem.

[@johnborges5938]

The problem with the plastic shelf liners under the sink (and to a lesser extent the trays) is that they will wick water between the liner and the bottom shelf, defeating the purpose. Any water that runs down the interior walls of the cabinet (generally from leakage from the rim of the sink) will be wicked under the mat, where it will sit and likely go unnoticed. I would still use a tray but try to keep it elevated slightly from the floor of the cabinet, say with a wire rack.

[@sandrayaskow8802]

Beautiful countertop what material is it? If manufactured which one and name? Thanks so much for all your content.

[@mylescooper8359]

Hi, wondering can you get a Belfast/ butler sink in a softer material so you won't chip brake cups?

[@MTKDofficial]

You can get them in stainless steel. Much more forgiving on cups. Though I don't think they are called Belfast sinks when in stainless. Not sure. Maybe just an apron front sink.

[@CluelessEngineer]

I love that you have a whole channel dedicated to kitchen design lool

[@MTKDofficial]

Yep.

[@adamsullo2275]

I am very surprised at the cost associated with farmhouse sinks, at least in my region. I am curious to hear your thoughts on silgranit sinks as I don't believe you have mentioned them in previous videos.

[@MTKDofficial]

I had mentioned composite sinks, which silgranit would fall into. They can be pricy especially if it’s a farmhouse style. I’m a fan of stainless overall, but I’ve had a silgranit in the past and liked it.

[@applesauceandhoney2407]

what sink to get that won't splash

[@cinthiagomez6367]

Witch one is your sink, im about to buy a sink but the one i bought before star to rust even when i did my research i think im buying this time a composite but im nervous about it been scratch soon after installing !

[@MTKDofficial]

Hi Cinthia. I have a composite in the past and liked it a lot. No issues with it. It was Blanco. Decided on a stainless sink in this house because we wanted a large single and couldn't find one we liked in composite. Stainless does scratch, but it doesn't matter to us. Plus we use a raised grid on the bottom. I think either choice is great and we would buy a composite again if we found the style we wanted.

[@dianedeguzman9350]

I'm about to buy a Blanco sink but I heard they crack. Is that true?

[@brigittechemouni]

Please, beside caulk, do you know an other way to put a sink without this bacteria, never clean caulk? Sometimes we put the sink from the inside sometimes on the top of the countertop? What is the best to never have to deal with the caulk again …. Thanks

[@haven4289]

will an extra coat of Polycrylic Protective Finish is a crystal clear, ultra fast-drying protective topcoat on the sink cabinet and doors?

[@MTKDofficial]

That sounds reasonable, unless the cabinets are from a custom manufacturer, in which case you would still be dealing with factory finish. But for a cabinet maker, it might be a good idea.

[@jennasimpson7193]

Thank you for an excellent video! Yes, I had a ruined sink cabinet. No, it was not my fault 😉

[@MTKDofficial]

Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@krehbein]

You have a nice sink, curious why you chose a drop in (albeit with minimal lip) vs under mount.

[@MTKDofficial]

Laminate. 😟. Otherwise I would have opted for an undermount.

[@krehbein]

@@MTKDofficial That’s not bad for laminate, and the sink lip looks “clean” and minimal. I’m sure you saved quite a bit.

[@pamcadd8658]

. . . and this $35 gadget is one more thing to clean and store! Honestly, I don't have a problem with water splashing over the front of my sink.

[@MTKDofficial]

Exactly. Not worth it.

[@Adi-mindflowism]

I dont have this problem, but my partner always splashes the BACK of the sink, flooding it and creating mold. Any suggesstions to fit the back for someone who wont care to wipe the sink afterwards?!

[@stephaniegreenwood4007]

Haha😂. The ping pong net! I love it so much. Your kid is awesome!

[@Soinzbee]

Thanks for your kitchen professional advice! Do you have any videos on wall mounted kitchen faucets? I don't like water stains or drips of water sitting around the faucets, so I thought maybe a wall mounted kitchen faucet would take care of that problem, but I don't see these types of faucets in stores as much.

[@MTKDofficial]

Hey. That's a good question. Wall mounts are not very popular overall. But, I can't really say why. They seem like a good idea. That might need more research on my end for sure.

[@paulmaloney2383]

I recently moved into an old heritage home and it has a farmers sink, it's very ascetically pleasing but I really hate it. It's quite deep allowing to the under cupboards to be short and you have to bend all the way down to open them. I would choose double sink any day over a single one. As nice as older kitchens are modern ones are way more ergonomically designed

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

I've found that my method is the most effective effective. It's called being a short woman. This means ALL of me is short, including my arms. So I have to stand with my belly up against the edge of the sink. The water that's splashed is caught my my shirt. I've found that a 100% cotton t-shirt will suck up every drop of water and protect the cabinets. (Seriously, wet cabinets have never been an issue. However, the wet spot on my shirts is eternal.) Lately I've taken to wearing aprons, but I do need to sew a panel behind the wet spot to really protect ME.

[@MTKDofficial]

You should patent that design. You're on to something!!

[@sdfg88]

may be select a faucet that points downwards instead of angled outwards and not too high. i could see your problems from the side on shots

[@MTKDofficial]

Haha. Yeah I was exaggerating to help illustrate.

[@maricruzcantu4926]

can you make an extra hole to a kitchen sink? for an extra attachment, like a soap dispenser.

[@MTKDofficial]

Depending on the material the sink is made of, this can be done fairly easily. Just make sure you have the right drill bit for the job.

[@ABC-ed8cg]

Shipping costs could be to blame as such items are usually made in Asia? In singapore. such items only cost SGD$7+. Water will splash & flow all over my counter top (not really onto my clothes) so this is useful..

[@georgemohr7532]

Love it! From previous videos, you can act. From this video you can do stand up comedy. Still think that you are taking acting classes.

[@MTKDofficial]

Haha. Thanks George. I'm working on it. See if I can land a Netflix special or something.

[@barbsdee3831]

Great video. I don’t think I’ll be purchasing the sink splash guard 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ btw sorry to mention this but the music was distracting x

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks Barb. Yeah I don't blame you lol. Thanks for mentioning the music. Hard to get that right sometimes.

[@lazygardens]

That may be why really old sinks had just a curtain under them to hide the shelves.

[@johnsanford3596]

it's both water AND ... wait for it... ... abrasion. People spend more time at the sink than anywhere else in the kitchen. Brushing up against those doors. Constantly.

[@karkerell9231]

Mark - I can't believe you didn't offer/add the magic fix!??!! Well.. "mostly" the fix - there will always be water - even with the stinky-splash-pong-silicone 🤣 If you are about to remodel your kitchen, or reface with new fronts - just choose FULL HEIGHT DOORS with NO BLANKS/TIP OUTS. What this simple design choice accomplishes is to keep the vulnerable top edge tucked under the countertop (which overhangs for a reason) such that any drips will fall further away from the doors/panels. Now your miters, mortise and tenons, and routed details are protected! This is also the reason we DONT CHOOSE BULLNOSED BOTTOM EDGES on our countertops folks - thats a NO everywhere in the whole kitchen. These surfaces are "water-loving" and cause the water to roll back underneath onto the cabinet panels, it just follows that smooth curved underside of the counter - CHOOSE SQUARE or EASED so it comes to a gather point and drips AWAY from the cabinets. You'll still need to wipe away any moisture dripping down the main part of the face of a door panel, but that's for protecting a finish and not the construction - finish is cheaper/easier to repair and touch up - not so much for the framing. You'll thank me later... full height doors are a winner 😉

[@MTKDofficial]

How do you feel about thermoplastics these days?

[@karkerell9231]

@@MTKDofficial I love it - IF it comes from a certain manufacturer. Having tried several different vendors, there is only 1 that makes a high quality RTF that I expect to last 20 years in any kitchen (yes, even with renters). It fails at 229 degrees of heat - so, unless you cook it off, you're good for about 20 years, no problem. That company is Decorative Specialties, Monroe NC. I have 1,000's (yes 1,000's) of these installed from NY to GA and I don't get fail calls - unless they cook it off. (Oven seal fail, rotisserie chicken cooker directly under wall cab... and I can count these fails on my hands in 22 years of installing it). I figured out the full height doors back in 2009 ish and I dont get those fail calls since then. We are a "mom n pop" shop so I have no agenda in posting the things we trust and use - they're just really that good and I hate service calls - that's the worst. Thanks for asking Mark, I hope this helps😉

[@richardvasquez4079]

LOL.....LOL..... love the ping pong use of the splashguard. I have repaired many cabinets doors in front of a sink. When they ask how long it would last? Always say years as long as you wipe down the water that splashes on the doors after washing your hands..... when asked, what about after washing dishes? I'll say, "no just let the water sit there, you can pay to have me fix your cabinets again ;)

[@gammytobin7754]

A rolled up towel works good, too 👍👎

[@MTKDofficial]

That’s a pro tip right there!!!!

[@valeriehowden471]

How did you know this was what I needed? Just looking at a composite sink because stainless is so much more here right now. BTW $35 for the net was a deal.

[@jackieraulerson2005]

What the hell are people doing to get water all over the place? PS. Love your cat painting!

[@saltwaterpurl]

So basically, you are trying to make a deeper sink... 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Another issue is the splashiness of sinks and faucets. I have noticed faucets keep getting higher up, which increases the splash. Also, did you notice that vintage sinks are often huge? That helps control splash as well. I have a vintage slate farmhouse sink that is huge and has an enormous backsplash in my mudroom. I really hate how farmhouse sinks just don't work in a modern kitchen, but they are FUNCTIONAL. Meanwhile, undermount sinks give you that modern look, but they have to be much less deep to allow for so much counter in the front and back.

[@danduffy787]

Never sniff anything directly out of a Amazon delivery package

[@MTKDofficial]

Haha. Yeah I learned my lesson!

[@zizibe218]

😂 I can smell the rubber from the video also lol

[@jenniferkannapel9450]

another solution is when installing the countertop is making the overhang on the countertop a bit more than what is typical.

[@MTKDofficial]

For sure a workable option. As long as the information makes its way to the fabricators. Would you overhang evenly, or just where the sink cabinet is?

[@jenniferkannapel9450]

@@MTKDofficial Evenly. Our last quartz fabricator suggested the change. The deeper overhang looked odd to me at first but I was very happy with it in practicality.

[@rossmcleod7983]

No cabinets below the sink is the go. Curtains. Get some textural relief from all those hard surfaces. Fabric absorbs and disperses, pick some crazy prints and make sure they are washable. The under sink void can breathe too. Just saying…

[@MTKDofficial]

I know this is an old trend that is making a resurgence. I'm just not totally on board, however, I love the idea of being able to add cool prints, and it's probably not super expensive to replace. hmmm. Thanks for mentioning that Ross!

[@NotFromConcentrate]

Sounds like you need humidity stickers for warranty

[@MTKDofficial]

That would probably come in handy. They use similar stickers for postform laminate mitre joints. Checked out one of your videos. While I have no idea what everything was (lol), it was so easy to watch and enjoy!

[@NotFromConcentrate]

@@MTKDofficial thanks man, back at you. Enjoy your humor.

[@courtneyharrel5500]

Ugh I should have gotten a farmhouse sink!

[@stephaniegreenwood4007]

It’s the kids…I blame the kids!they are always the ones always using the sink, and never drying everything off after.

[@heleneb2105]

Could someone talk about open space kitchens where the sink has no wall in back and how the water goes everywhere? I have to figure out a backsplash.

[@MTKDofficial]

That's a problem for sure. One help is to extend the countertop behind the sink as much as possible. Doesn't stop the splash, but allows a little more room.

[@heleneb2105]

@MTKDofficial There's about 2-3' of countertop behind the faucet but never fails something will get soaked. In my desperation I'm thinking of putting up some kind of barrier I could caulk on the bottom and put a waterproof backsplash tile on.

[@dougr.2245]

Maybe it's wiping too much, too often, that damages the below sink cabinets.

[@MTKDofficial]

I'm sure it doesn't help.

[@jt8713]

Never has water spilled like that out the front it always splashed to the back

[@Anna-oy3py]

Great for ping pong though👍

[@jsnx9067]

How long have you been a kitchen designer ? a year ago your were posting marriage counseling videos.

[@TwentyMinuteGuitarPlayer]

His day job was designing kitchens for like 18 years!

[@MTKDofficial]

Yeah a long time. As long as I’ve been married just about. So I have experience with not lol.

[@Ste74H]

To be honest, I've never really had this problem. I guess I'm not that much of a splasher and we tend to wipe down after use more so on the drainer and worktop. I think a folded kitchen towel would 'catch ' more water than this silicone thing. :)

[@MTKDofficial]

Oh it definitely would. haha.

[@barbarastein6077]

Wear an apron and use a kitchen rug!

[@MTKDofficial]

Well said!

[@5610winston]

4:25 and you paid $35 for that. There's one born every minute.

[@carolyngreen5458]

Splash guard…ridiculous!!

[@Anna-oy3py]

Send it back 😂

[@wilson1128]

I just use a towel

[@MTKDofficial]

Wisdom!!

[@LoveEm-r9i]

Terrible music in your video. You can't even ..watch

[@MTKDofficial]

Sorry I got the music wrong. Thanks for letting me..know.

[@susenjustesen7959]

Lol , good try. No guard

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️😂❤️

[@JZONE14U]

Don't know what sink to buy. Stainless steel sinks stains with water stains!

[@MTKDofficial]

What about a composite granite? They are pretty nice and clean up well.

[@trinaroe5132]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@inigomontoya4096]

You've effectively proven what a piece of garbage that product is.

[@MTKDofficial]

oops

[@uzmaraheel6643]

,😂