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I am going to be redoing my kitchen in a couple weeks (walls, cabinets, floors, etc). I was wondering if it would make sense to replace the sink while I was at it? The sink now is not in bad condition, just some stains around the drain. However, since I am going to have everything out anyway, does it make sense just to replace the sink as well? I have some extra money left in my budget for the kitchen that is more than enough to pay for the sink.

Also, for the counter top, I was thinking about just creating a tile counter top that also goes up the wall to where the wall cabinets end. Could I just cut a piece of durock, attach it to the base cabinet, and attach the tiles to this? In addition, would it also make sense to use durock for the wall where I would attach the tiles?

[stevetcg]

In my opinion, if you are doing the rest of the kitchen anyway, might as well get the sink in there. The rule "everything but the kitchen sink" doesn't apply here. ;)

As for the counters, I'm not an expert but I believe you need plywood under the durock.