Kitchen sink - granite tiles

Even before recently, porcelain stoneware could be found only on the facades of houses, as paving slabs, and when decorating interiors. By its characteristics, this material is much inferior to many analogues, so specialists tried to find for him all new ways of application. In this way, kitchen sinks for ceramic granite appeared, which are gaining popularity today, and for good reason. We will understand, a sink for the kitchen - granite is more convenient or nevertheless to pay attention to a habitual stainless steel?

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What should be the ideal washing?

It's hard to imagine a kitchen without a sink, because without it cooking is almost impossible. And even the most good dishwasher will not replace all the functions of a conventional sink.

Good washing should have the following characteristics:

• Withstand even severe mechanical damages;
• Transfer both cold and hot water, be resistant to changes and temperature changes;
• Do not chemically react with acids, alkalis, or other aggressive substances;
• Excellent water retention, avoid leakage.

Important! Typically, as a material for washing, use the usual stainless steel, which in its characteristics meets the highest requirements for the sink. The only minus of this material is a strong noise even with the slightest flow of water. But granite, as a material for the shell, does not have a similar disadvantage.

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Characteristics of porcelain tiles

Ceramic granite is an artificial material originally intended for finishing facades and as an alternative to paving slabs. It consists exclusively of natural materials, characterized by strength, safety, resistance to temperatures and chemicals.

A big plus of granite is a rich color palette, so you can choose a sink for absolutely any kitchen interior. In addition, it is a rather thick material, so the sound of water is perfectly muted.

Important! A porcelain sink for a kitchen is made in the same way as a conventional paving slab - the mixture is poured into a prepared mold, where it freezes. After solidification, the sink gets the necessary shape and is sent to the store counter.

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Advantages and disadvantages of ceramic granite sinks

Modern sinks from porcelain stoneware have many advantages. Due to them, they are increasingly purchasing montage for home cooking. Here are some of them:

• Strength. By its strength ceramic granite is not inferior to natural stone. In addition to this, special components are added to the composition of the material, which further increases its resistance to damage, minimizing the possibility of chips and cracks. When you hit and drop objects in the sink on the surface of the sink there is not even a scratch, because this material does not have an outer paint layer - the paint is added to the composition even at the stage of pressing the shavings of the stone.
• Environmentally friendly. Ceramic granite is an artificial material entirely made of natural stone shavings, thereby completely consisting of natural materials. Therefore, there is no harm in contacting the sink with dishes and food.
• Resistance to external influences. Washing of ceramic granite is not affected by household chemicals, as well as high temperature changes. High density of the material does not allow the shell to absorb foreign smells and moisture.
• Appearance. One of the most important advantages of ceramic granite shells is the possibility to harmoniously fit it into any kitchen. You can choose a color, depending on the style and color palette of the kitchen, leaving the metallic luster of stainless steel.

Important! Despite the large number of advantages of ceramic granite sinks, this material has its drawbacks:

• If a chip or crack appears on the surface of the shell, it can not be hidden - the sink will have to be replaced, because the porcelain stoneware can not be painted or covered with acrylic. True, many owners of such shells claim that it is very difficult to accidentally damage the sink from this material.
• Ceramic granite needs more care than conventional stainless steel. It is advisable to wash the sink after every large-scale dishwashing.
• The price of the material is quite high. But at the same time, a long service life and durability fully justify all the money spent on cleaning. Ceramic granite is a relatively young material, so the price for it is likely to begin to decline in the near future.

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Choosing the color and shape of the

sink The kitchen sink in the first place is a functional thing. Therefore, the choice of shape is necessary depending on the needs:

• Single-bowl sink is suitable for small kitchens, as well as for single people.
• A sink with two bowls is an excellent choice for a large family, because two compartments allow you to wash dishes and defrost food at the same time.
• For a small kitchen set the corner sinks from porcelain stoneware are also suitable. They occupy very little space, while performing the necessary function.
• Wash with a "wing" can be used as a dryer or serve as a working surface. And, on the porcelain stoneware it is possible to cut the products safely, without being afraid of scratching the knife.

Important! In addition, there are overhead and embedded shells, which can become a continuation of the kitchen countertop.

Color selection

The choice of color for washing is much more variable. Today, you can find many of the most diverse color solutions of porcelain stoneware for the kitchen, which are presented in any construction shop and catalogs of online stores, on the official websites of the manufacturers themselves. A good solution will be to choose a sink in tone with the kitchen countertop, because in this way it will become a continuation of the working area, and not a separate object.

Important! The screen for the kitchen set from the rectified ceramic granite in the color of the table top and the sink gives the kitchen furniture its completeness and integrity.

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Cleaning of the ceramic granite sink

It is recommended to wash the sink from this material every day. With minor impurities, it is sufficient to simply rinse with water, but a general cleaning is required a couple of times a week.

To remove various dirt, you can use the following methods:

• If there are particles of food, grease and a little dirt on the sink, the most common household cleaner for cleaning plumbing surfaces or washing dishes will help.
• Stronger dirt can be removed with a chalky mixture. Mix the chalk with hydrogen peroxide to make a thick powdery mass. The resulting composition is applied to the sink layer approximately one centimeter. After the chalk dries, remove the product with a rag and rinse the surface.
• To remove stubborn stains from beverages, blood, and even paint and glue, you can use gasoline, acetone or alkaline solution. Simply wipe the surface of the washbasin with a damp cloth moistened with a liquid, then rinse thoroughly with water.

Progress does not stand still, and today, in exchange for enameled shells and stainless steel sinks comes granite. This material has a number of advantages that make the kitchen sink not only a functional thing, but a worthy attention decorative interior piece.