Top Mount Sinks

Start with the internal width of your sink cabinet and the available benchtop space. Check the overall sink dimensions, bowl size and depth, and allow enough room underneath for the waste, plumbing, mounting clips, bins or drawers. A larger bowl can be useful for pots and trays, while a compact sink can preserve more bench space. If you are replacing an existing sink, also compare the new cut-out requirements carefully. Browse our Top Mount Sinks or wider Sink collection.

Possibly, but do not rely on the overall sink size alone. Two sinks with similar external dimensions can have different cut-out requirements, corner radii or rim widths. A top mount sink can sometimes be easier to use for replacement projects because the visible rim sits over the benchtop opening, but the new sink still needs to fit the existing cut-out correctly. Always compare the exact product drawing or manufacturer cut-out dimensions before ordering, and have your installer or benchtop fabricator confirm compatibility if the opening already exists.

Choose a single bowl if you prefer one large uninterrupted space for washing pots, trays and cookware. A double bowl provides separate areas for washing, rinsing, soaking or food preparation, but it generally needs more cabinet space. The right choice depends on how you use the sink and how much room is available rather than household size alone. Compare our Single Bowl Sinks and Double Bowl Sinks before deciding.

A built-in drainer can be useful if you regularly hand-wash dishes, rinse vegetables or need a dedicated place for wet cookware. It can reduce the need for a separate drying rack, but it also increases the overall sink footprint and uses more benchtop space. If you mainly use a dishwasher and prefer more uninterrupted bench area, a bowl-only sink may suit better. If a drainer is important, compare our Sinks with Drainer.

Not necessarily. A tap landing gives you a dedicated area on the sink for mounting the mixer, which can simplify some layouts. If the mixer will be installed through the benchtop instead, you may prefer a sink without a tap landing. Before ordering, check whether the model has a pre-cut tap hole, optional tap-hole position or no tap hole. Also consider mixer spout reach so the water lands comfortably inside the bowl. Plan the sink and tapware together before the benchtop is drilled.

Stainless steel is a versatile option for kitchens and laundries because it is practical, durable and easy to coordinate with many tapware and appliance finishes. Granite sinks provide a more solid coloured appearance, while selected models are also available in black, white, gunmetal, brass and other finishes. Consider maintenance, surrounding benchtop colour and tapware when choosing the sink rather than selecting the finish on its own. Browse the wider Sink collection to compare different materials and finishes.

Before ordering, confirm the overall sink dimensions, bowl size and depth, minimum cabinet width, exact cut-out requirements, drainer orientation, tap-hole arrangement, benchtop material and waste position. If replacing an existing sink, measure the current opening carefully and compare it with the new sink specifications. Also check the space underneath for plumbing, waste fittings, bins or drawers. Some models may support more than one installation method, so always review the individual product specifications. Browse the Top Mount Sinks before finalising the order.