Gap size between worktop and Belfast sink?

[mazears]

I've installed a belfast sink base and sink, and added end support panels either side of base (all b&q). At present, the worktop would sit on the end support panels and be 2-3mm above the ceramic belfast sink (and not actually sitting on it). Is this a sufficient enough gap between sink and worktop or should it be more? Also is this gap finished off by filling with silicone?

 

[big-all]

your top should overlap the sink by 12mm with a 6mm drip 6mm back

 

[mazears]

Thanks 'big-all' but i was refering to the gap between top of back edge of belfast sink and underside of granite worktop. I think the 12mm you refer to is for the overhang of the worktop past the inner edge of the belfast sink?

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

http://www.kitchen-sinks-guides.co.uk/belfast-sinks.htm

 

[Nige F]

In my day a belfast sink had a wooden draining board on one side - and that was yer lot