Matte Black Quartz Farmhouse Sink for Standard Cabinet Retrofits
The Karran QAR-760-BL brings a deep, modern Black quartz composite apron front to kitchens that already have a standard 36-inch sink base — no custom cabinetry required. The retrofit design installs into an existing cabinet after removing the false drawer fronts and cutting the face frame, delivering the exposed-apron farmhouse look without a full cabinet replacement. Bowl configuration is large-bowl left, small-bowl right.
Key Features
• Retrofit apron design: The 6-1/2-inch apron height is engineered to fit standard 36-inch sink base cabinets after removing false drawer fronts and cutting the face frame opening.
• Modern Black quartz composite: Made from 80% natural quartz and 20% acrylic resin, the Black finish delivers a bold, matte surface that is highly scratch, stain, chip, and heat resistant.
• Large-bowl left, small-bowl right configuration: An offset layout pairs a primary wash basin on the left with a smaller prep or disposal bowl on the right.
• 9-inch bowl depth: Both bowls offer a full 9 inches of depth for handling large cookware and everyday cleaning.
• Support-strip installation: The sink rests on level support strips screwed into the cabinet side walls, not on the countertop, keeping weight properly distributed.
• No faucet deck: The faucet and any accessories mount through the countertop rather than through the sink, keeping the design clean and uncluttered.
Built for Remodels That Keep the Existing Cabinet
The QAR series was developed specifically for kitchens where replacing the sink base is not practical or desired. Once the false drawer fronts are pulled and a rectangular opening is cut from the top of the face frame, the sink drops into position with its sides engaging the frame opening and the apron sitting proud of the cabinet face. Support strips set 3/8 inch below the cabinet top edge carry the sink's weight, and the reveal — typically about 1/8 inch positive or negative — is agreed with the fabricator or homeowner before the countertop cut is made. Because no cutout template is included, have the actual sink on hand before any countertop work begins.
A Finish Built to Take Daily Use
Black quartz composite holds its look under the kind of traffic a busy kitchen puts through a sink. The 80% quartz mineral content delivers resistance to scratching, staining, chipping, and heat that softer materials cannot match. Unlike a painted or coated finish, the Black color runs throughout the material, so minor surface contact does not reveal a lighter substrate underneath. The matte surface also tends to mask water spots and light residue better than high-gloss alternatives — a practical advantage in a working kitchen.
Right for This Kitchen, This Project, This Buyer
Designers and homeowners updating a kitchen with an existing 36-inch standard sink base will find the QAR-760-BL closes the gap between the farmhouse aesthetic and a realistic remodel budget. Cabinet shops handling a renovation where the client wants exposed-apron styling without commissioning new cabinetry can specify this sink with confidence that the retrofit path is well-documented. Contractors who regularly source for kitchen installs will appreciate a retrofit model that works with the cabinet already in the space. The Modern Black finish coordinates naturally with dark hardware, matte fixtures, and contemporary cabinetry in Black, charcoal, or deep navy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this sink modify the existing cabinet?
Yes. The retrofit installation removes the false drawer fronts and cuts a rectangular opening from the top of the face frame to accept the 6-1/2-inch apron. The face frame is modified; it is not a lift-out swap with no cuts.
What countertop materials work with the QAR-760-BL?
The sink is compatible with quartz, granite, and solid surface countertops. Have the actual sink present before marking or cutting the countertop.
Where does the faucet mount on this sink?
There is no faucet deck on this model. The faucet mounts through the countertop behind the sink, so the number and placement of countertop drillings is determined during countertop fabrication.
Is a drain or grid included?
No drain assembly, grid, or cutout template ships with this sink. Matching basket strainers, bottom grids, and accessories are available separately.
Which bowl is larger — left or right?
The large bowl is on the left and the small bowl is on the right, as installed facing the sink.
The Farmhouse Look Without Starting the Cabinet from Scratch
The QAR-760-BL in Modern Black makes a bold design statement and keeps the project scope manageable — a retrofit that delivers an exposed quartz apron into a standard cabinet with a defined, documented installation path.
