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Useful Tips About Choosing Kitchen Sinks
The selection of your kitchen sink will depend on:
– the size of the cabinet underneath your sink
– the size of your countertop (whether it has backsplash or not)
– the material of your countertop
– the way you will use your sink
– your preferences
– how much you can afford
Characteristics of kitchen sinks
According to the number of basins, kitchen sinks may be:
1. Single-basin: this is a smaller sink. If you have a kitchen island, you might like to mount a single-basin sink in it, auxiliary to your main sink. If you have a dishwasher, you can rinse the dishes in this sink before putting them in the appliance.
If its basin is fairly large and deep (10 or 12 inches (25-30 cm) in depth) this sink may be more comfortable for you to wash large utensils in than a standard sink with two identical basins.
2. Double-basin: a sink of standard 33 inches (84 cm) length to 22 inches (56 cm) width that fits perfectly to the standard sink cabinet – 36 inches (91 cm) length to 24 inches (61 cm) width.
Its basins are most often identical. It’s a good selection for a sink if you wash your dishes manually; you wash them in one of the basins and rinse them in the other one.
3. Triple-basin: this kitchen sink is bigger. You can use one of the basins to wash the dishes and the other one to rinse them. Use the third one (usually smaller) to wash vegetables or install a garbage disposal unit in it.
Materials for kitchen sinks
The materials that follow are popular variants for such sinks; but you can see sinks from other materials as well, such as enameled steel, porcelain, fireclay, brass and copper.
1. Stainless steel
A functional material. With it, your sink and countertop may be a whole unit, without any joints. This facilitates cleaning and gives your sink a unified look. Objects, such as dishes and glasses, dropped in a stainless steel sink are less likely to break. Other qualities:
– durable, non-breakable, heat-resistant
– neutral color: the metal nuance complements most colors
– easy to service: this is the choice for sinks in public establishments
2. Enameled cast iron
Usually a more expensive material. It represents a cast-iron base with enameled finish. Here are some of its properties:
– durable, heat-resistant
– various colors are available
– dampens noise and vibrations of the sink
3. Solid surface
Synthetic material. As with stainless steel, your sink and countertop can consist of a single unit. Other properties:
– durable, easy to service
– various colors are available
– you can remove minor damage (scratches, burns…)
4. Composite
Such a sink is made from natural materials such as quartz, granite, etc. together with synthetics. The color is the same over the entire area and thickness of the kitchen sink. Hence, it will be more difficult to notice any faults. Other properties:
– different colors are available
– easy to service
– durable, non-breakable, heat- and stain-resistant
Kitchen sink installation
You may install your sink in a number of ways:
1. As a self-rimming sink: here, your sink overlaps the countertop. It’s good for your countertop to be made from a smooth material (laminate, natural stone…), thus allowing the sink to align itself perfectly with the countertop.
2. As an undermount sink: here, your countertop overlaps the sink. In this case, no joints with the sink are seen on the countertop, giving an appearance of simplicity. It is easy to clean around such a sink; you can wipe waste straight from the countertop to the sink.
3. As a tile-in sink: here, your sink is on the level of the countertop. If your countertop is tiled, this type of sink installation is especially convenient. Sinks are flat at the ends, and their edges are at right angles. Thus they fit well to the tiles.
4. As an integral sink: as I mentioned above, your sink and countertop here are a single unit, without any joints. For such a sink and countertop you need such materials as stainless steel, solid surface and concrete.
5. You can also mount a sink in the wall.
To be sure of the quality of your kitchen sink installation, I recommend that you employ the services of a professional.
Conclusion
1. When selecting the design of your kitchen sink (color, shape…) take into account the design of your countertop. It is good for them to complement one another.
2. Sinks that have bigger and deeper basins, a flat bottom and vertical walls make it more comfortable for you to work. The area is larger, your utensils will lie well on the bottom and the water jet won’t splash outside.
3. Look for kitchen sinks with special technologies on the underside. These technologies dampen noise, protect against condensation and help to control the water temperature in the basin.
About the Author
Ganka Vasileva is the owner of http://www.helpful-kitchen-tips.com, a website containing useful information about the kitchen; about the equipment of this greatly-used room in our home that occupies a special place in our lives. Buying guides for kitchen cutlery, small appliances, cookware & bakeware, kitchen furniture, storage & organization, plumbing, etc.
If you would like to learn more about kitchen sinks, please visit the following page: Tips about choosing appropriate kitchen sinks
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