Types of stainless steel sinks by mounting method
Mortise sink made of stainless steel - such a product is well-deservedly popular with housewives. A model of this type can be installed even with your own hands, without the help of masters. The built-in sink is ideal for countertops made of any material, such a product is of high quality and durability.
Such products may differ in the following parameters:
- the depth of the bowl;
- sizes;
- the number of bowls.
Key Features:
- ease of use;
- the ability to install in kitchen furniture of any size and shape;
- significant space savings in the kitchen;
- multifunctionality;
- the ability to complete the sink according to your own taste and discretion (add a colander, a drying rack, a cutting daughter, etc.).
Overhead sink - a separate kitchen cabinet is required to install a similar design. A sink of this type will replace a full-fledged countertop. You can install it yourself, but this process is quite complicated.
If you mount the structure incorrectly and in violation of technology, then during the operation of the sink, water splashes will constantly fall instead, formed between the pedestal and the washbasin itself.
Such a sink is suitable for any kitchen, in addition, it is inexpensive, while it looks attractive. Overhead sinks are made in different sizes and shapes, they can be with one or two bowls.
TOP 10 stainless steel sinks among buyers this year
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Blanco Tipo 45S Compact 3 640 rubles |
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Blanco Dana-IF 5 480 rubles |
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OMOIKIRI Saroma OSA-51-1-IN 7 228 rubles |
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OMOIKIRI Kasumigaura 77-1-R 8 988 rubles |
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Blanco Supra 500-U 10 520 rubles |
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Blanco Livit 6S Compact 11 690 rubles |
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ZorG INOX X-5151 12 000 rubles |
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OMOIKIRI Mizu 78-1-L $14,888 |
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OMOIKIRI Mizu 71-1-L $16,999 |
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Reginox OHIO 40×40 20 400 rubles |
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Pairs well with white interiors
Double sink in a modern kitchen
We note other advantages:
Durability - the steel surface is indifferent to changes in temperature and humidity, it is not subject to corrosion, withstands static and peak (impact) loads without deformation of the shape, and there are no chips on it. In addition, it is plastic enough, so that a glass or porcelain plate that slips out of your hands and falls into the sink is likely to remain intact.
Universal wide sink is extremely practical
Stainless steel does not tarnish or stain, so the sink remains attractive for a long time.
Stainless steel always looks spectacular
Ease of care - stainless steel kitchen sink is easy to disinfect, it freely tolerates even chemically aggressive cleaners and detergents. Leaving no traces, they almost completely disinfect the sink, destroying microbes. In addition, the surface of stainless steel is an extremely unfavorable environment for the development of microorganisms, and the absence of pores prevents dirt from accumulating.
Stainless steel kitchen sink is easy to clean and disinfect
A white kitchen with a stainless steel sink is always relevant and stylish
It easily tolerates high (up to +1,450 °C) temperatures, so you can, without fear of consequences, pour boiling water into the sink or put hot pans and pots there.
Country style design
Environmental friendliness - the metal has all the necessary certificates and is harmless to humans. Plus, such a sink is easily disposed of, like any metal product.
Stainless steel sink with embossed surface
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The main disadvantage of stainless steel sinks is a lot of noise that occurs when water falls on a metal plane. To avoid this, expensive models have a special sound-absorbing coating, but its effectiveness is rather controversial.
Stainless steel sinks are easy to match with any interior style
Small classic kitchen
Rules for choosing what to look for
To choose a high-quality and easy-to-use product, when choosing and buying a sink, you need to follow a number of rules and recommendations:
- Even before going to the store, you should determine the exact overall dimensions, number, depth and size of the bowls, the location of the wings and other nuances. This will not only help to save time, but also to choose the model that meets the specific operating conditions.
- It is better to entrust the installation to a professional, the slightest error in size will lead to a loose fit of the material, and water falling under the edge will cause damage to the cabinet material. It is difficult to install a sink with two bowls or a non-standard geometric shape.
- The sink is made of high quality food-grade low-carbon steel in accordance with the AISI 304 standard. The alloy contains at least 18% chromium, which ensures resistance to chemical attack, and at least 10% nickel.
In order to save money, unscrupulous manufacturers use 202 steel, which is subject to corrosion. It is impossible to visually distinguish such a sink. You can check the stainless steel with a magnet: it slides over the surface of high-quality steel, and sticks to low-quality steel.
It is worth buying products from well-known manufacturers who value their reputation and do not allow defective products to enter the market.
The thickness of the steel sheet is at least 0.6 mm, and ideally 0.9-1.2 mm. On thin steel, dents quickly appear even from a not very strong blow.
When choosing the depth and size of the bowl, the size of household utensils such as a kettle (height) or the largest saucepan (diameter) is taken as a guide
It is much more convenient to fill such containers with water directly in the sink, without pouring water with a cup or ladle.
You should pay attention not only to design, but also to practicality. Brushed stainless steel is more unpretentious and easier to clean.
The final choice should be made by the hostess, only she can determine how convenient the stainless steel sink for the kitchen will be in everyday use.
In any case, if the installation space allows, a kitchen sink with two bowls is more practical than a single one.
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For comfortable use, manufacturers offer to purchase a number of related equipment, such as: a dish dryer, a basket for drying vegetables and fruits, installed above the sink, or a waste chopper.
How to choose and buy cheap stainless steel sink highlights
High-quality sinks are made of alloy steel with the addition of chromium (18%) and nickel (10%), respectively, such products are marked 18/10. They also use another marking, according to the steel grade, there are two types on the market - 304 (high-quality) and 202 (much cheaper, only manganese and lead are included instead of nickel, which significantly reduces operational properties, over time the metal tarnishes, changes color).
A good sink has a wall thickness of more than 0.6 mm. You can (and should) read about all the parameters in the certificate - this is a sure sign of a conscientious manufacturer.
Stylish variation in the spirit of industrial
Starting to choose a sink, you need to accurately imagine what exactly you want to get from it.
- Single bowl stainless steel kitchen sink (round or rectangular) is handy, compact and a good choice for a small kitchen.
- A one and a half bowl sink is more comfortable and thought out, in it the main bowl is used for washing dishes, and the additional one is for rinsing dishes, drying washed vegetables, fruits and herbs.
- A double sink for a stainless steel kitchen consists of two bowls of approximately the same size and depth, although they may differ in shape - one may be square (rectangular), the second round. One sink is used for washing dishes, the second for rinsing, drying vegetables and temporary storage of products needed for cooking.
Double bowl stainless steel sink
Sink - a reliable assistant in the kitchen
The entire kitchen set, including the sink, is made of stainless steel.
Today, manufacturers offer sinks with three (two and a half) bowls, which can be located both in line and at an angle, as well as at different heights.
One and a half bowl sink with bottom mesh
Double sink is very convenient
It is equally important to decide on the place and method of placing the sink:
Corner sinks for the kitchen made of stainless steel will help to use the kitchen space as efficiently as possible. With corner placement, even in a small kitchen, you can install a double sink.
Double corner sink – effective and practical
An overhead stainless steel kitchen sink is the easiest and most cost-effective installation method, it is versatile and resembles a lid that is simply put on the kitchen cabinet.
Overhead option in a pretty gray kitchen
Overhead and mortise sinks in a Victorian interior
A stainless steel sink for a kitchen is installed and customized individually, it is bought before ordering a kitchen set, and the services of a professional may be required here.
Small mortise model
Mortise sink with convenient faucet
How to properly install the sink - details on the video:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ndnm8yp-fLs
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In addition, we note a few more features of sinks:
The texture is most often matte or polished, although in designer models you can find sinks with a relief pattern. A polished sink looks more presentable, but scratches and traces of dried water drops are clearly visible on its surface. Therefore, after use, it must be wiped dry. But on the other hand, it is easy to remove limescale on it. For a matte texture, the advantages and disadvantages are directly opposite.
Beautiful sink with embossed pattern
Textured stainless steel sinks look very impressive
The drain hole can be a standard (36 mm) size, although modern models have a larger (from 70 mm) size. In this case, the delivery set of siphon equipment includes a disposer (garbage grinder) and plug strainers.
Kitchen sink with dispenser
Hole for the faucet - the sink can have a special hole for the faucet (but the weight of the faucet should not exceed 6 kg), otherwise the faucet is mounted on the wall. This allows you to choose a sink with a narrow side and an unusual shape.
Stylish combination of texture and steel
Kitchen in bright colors
Surface finish
Kitchen sinks are available in five versions:
- Matte sink - a stainless steel product that does not have additional polishing;
- Polished sink - a product made of the same material, but with polishing;
- Mirror sink - stainless steel product, polished to a brilliant state;
- The decorated washbasin is made of stainless steel with a linen-like surface. This is a very practical surface on which no drops or scratches are imperceptible.Such a pattern with a relief on an engraved surface is achieved by rolling (or rolling), when a stainless steel sheet is passed between rollers that rotate in different directions and “imprint” a pattern on the sheet.
The pattern goes into the depth of about 0.2 mm, so small scratches on the surface are almost invisible. Such a technology with many stages of washing production leads to its higher cost - it turns out to be 15 percent more expensive than smooth specimens.
A sink with microtexture is the same sink made of stainless steel, but with a more noble surface in appearance.
materials
What to choose: ceramic, composite or metal kitchen sinks? You need to decide on the material after the kitchen is completed, or an exact design project has been created. Otherwise, the sink may not fit.
The choice of material is influenced by:
- Tabletop length. Some items are made too big or too small;
- Style. For the classics, an artificial stone is suitable. Modern style harmonizes with stainless steel. A cozy country - with metal products, artificially aged;
- preferred characteristics;
- Buyer's budget.
Connecting the washing sector with furniture is not difficult, do everything with taste
Stainless steel
Stainless sinks for the kitchen - the first in terms of prevalence. Modern products differ in characteristics from those that were produced decades ago. They are better quality, but also more expensive.
Steel kitchen sinks contain nickel and chrome. Such materials protect against corrosion, create a glossy surface. But there are also disadvantages. The bowls are too noisy. Manufacturers suggest eliminating the effect by installing sound absorbers under the sink.
Sizes of stainless steel sinks start from 38 cm (sink - 31 cm, the rest sides) and above. They are given different forms. Sometimes the manufacturer applies a textured pattern to the bowl. There is a glossy and matte surface.
To check the quality of the bowl, you need to use a magnet. When it glides over the surface, the steel is good. If stuck in place, choose another sink.
Ceramics
Ceramic sinks are endowed with advantages. They are aesthetic, have a beautiful design, resistant to mechanical damage and household chemicals. There are wide and narrow sinks for the kitchen, different in shape. But finding a ceramic round bowl is difficult, if not impossible.
Other advantages include reliability. It is not scary to put a hot pan on the surface, it will not leave marks. It is easy to wash.
Ceramic is a very pleasant and stylish material.
Large ceramic kitchen sinks are rarely hidden in a cabinet or under a countertop. They are so beautiful that they are flaunted. Therefore, when ordering or buying, you need to follow the style.
A narrow ceramic sink becomes a decoration of any kitchen. She is petite, but sets the accents. They make the property of the room out of it, when the equipment is built in, and the tools are packaged in cabinets.
Standard sizes of ceramic sinks are common. They are 40x45cm, 42x50cm, 60x90. There are products with two bowls, they are larger in size.
There is a drawback of a ceramic sink. She is vulnerable to hits. If you drop the dishes inside it, there is a risk of a crack, the bowl will leak.
Fake diamond
Sinks made of artificial stone are expensive, but they are environmentally friendly, beautiful, in harmony with all styles, and easy to clean. They are also not afraid of household chemicals. The noise characteristic is minimized, the splash of falling water is absorbed.
Composite shells are made from crushed stones, which are connected with resin with the addition of pigments. Therefore, the shape of the bowl is any, the manufacturer will not have problems making the product to order. There are several shades.
The hostess, as a future sink user, must choose between agglomerate and acrylic. In the first case, the sink is durable and beautiful.It is easy to operate, gives pleasure with its unpretentiousness.
Acrylic products are cheaper, but they are capricious. The stone reacts to mechanical impact, but by grinding it returns to its original state. It is undesirable to put hot dishes in the bowl or pour boiling water.
The depth of the sink for the kitchen made of composite materials is any (15-30cm). The choice is guided by personal preferences and concepts of convenience.
Stone texture adds chic to the room
Welded
They are more expensive, but the price increase is fully offset by the convenience, quality and design. In such sinks, the base and bowl are made separately and then welded, which allows you to get a sink of any shape, size and depth. After that, the finished product is carefully polished and ground. The quality and durability of the sink is almost completely determined by the quality of the weld - over time, a carelessly made seam will begin to leak, and it is very problematic to weld it.
The increased price is fully offset by the beauty of the design
Welded sink built into the kitchen island
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Types of kitchen sinks
Kitchen sinks are divided into types:
- With one bowl. A compact copy, offered in a rectangular, square or round shape (the latter is more spacious, with the same volume);
- With two or more bowls. They are performed next to each other in one line or at an angle, but not far from the crane. Available in rectangular only.
- One and a half. There are two bowls with unequal dimensions. The additional compartment is not used for its intended purpose, meat is defrosted in it, food is washed, etc.;
- Corner. Convenient when the headset is positioned in the same way. Otherwise undesirable for installation. It is made in the form of two rectangular bowls located at an angle to each other. The space between them is work surfaces (for drying dishes or cutting vegetables);
- With wing/wings. At the sink, continuation - work surfaces (for drying vegetables, dishes, etc.).
Regardless of the shape, the surface of the sink should be easy to clean from household waste, be resistant to chemicals from detergents and mechanical stress.
The cover should be easy to clean after cooking.
