Stainless steel kitchen sink

In the kitchen everything should be functionally and beautifully. Furniture, stove, curtains on the windows, refrigerator, cabinets and, of course, a sink. Recently, the kitchen sink for stainless steel has become very popular, and there are reasons for that. About them, as well as how to choose a sink for your kitchen, we now talk.

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What should it be?

Why you need a sink, you understand. Its main purpose is washing dishes, as well as fruits, vegetables and everything else that the kitchen needs to wash. At the same time in the room where it stands, often there are high humidity, and temperature changes. There they constantly use detergents, as well as other substances, which can be harmful for some materials.

Therefore, the washing should be such that it meets the sanitary requirements, and served for a long time, and the eye rejoiced. Accordingly, it should not:

• rust:
• to break from impacts;
• burst from temperature drops;
• to break down and lose its external appeal from the use of detergents, including aggressive ones.

Important! It is highly desirable that the liquid, getting on the walls of the bowl, collected in droplets - then it will be easier to take care of this much needed object.

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What are they made of?

On sale now you can find sinks from a variety of materials. The most popular of them are:

• artificial marble;
• artificial granite;
• plastic;
• special glass;
• brass;
• copper;
• stainless steel.

Each of the materials has its own advantages and disadvantages:

1. The artificial stone and glass sinks are effective, but they are not suitable for any interior, and they are quite expensive.
2. Plastic is much cheaper, but it quickly loses its appearance, especially if you do not have time to look after it carefully.
3. Brass and copper are beautiful, they retain their shine for a long time, but they can easily be scratched, besides they do not withstand a lot of weight.
4. And here a sink for kitchen from a stainless steel is truly universal.

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Advantages of stainless steel

Stainless steel washer is a reasonable combination of price and quality. Many housewives choose such a model precisely because of the availability. Designers take into account the popularity of this material and offer a variety of solutions, so that the sink from this material, if carefully selected and take into account all the features of your kitchen, will fit any interior.

In addition to price, this much-needed item also has a number of advantages:

• is not corroded;
• does not beat even from punches with heavy objects;
• does not react with aggressive detergents;
• is easy to clean;
• is easily disinfected;
• tolerates any temperature changes;
• when the moment comes for the shell to get rid of - it will be very easy to do without damaging the environment.

Important! The fact that the material does not rust follows from its very name. Stainless steel is durable and perfectly withstands heavy objects, impacts and much more. In a bowl of this material, you can safely pour boiling water, and bacteria simply have nowhere to hide.

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Does stainless steel have disadvantages?

However, stainless steel sinks have their drawbacks, which also need to be considered when buying:

1. The jet beats against the bowl quite loudly.
2. Despite the fact that the material is hygienic, lime scale on the bowl is still formed.
3. The bowl can push too heavy an object with sharp legs.
4. The steel has good electrical conductivity, so it is desirable to ground the washer.

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What to consider when buying?

After defining the material, try to imagine how your stainless steel kitchen sink should look like:

• number of bowls;
• size;
• form;
• the depth of the bowl;
• thickness;
• surface;
• kind of manufacture;
• availability of accessories and holes;
• mounting method.

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Number of bowls

On sale you can find sinks with one, two or even three bowls. Which one to choose depends on the size of your kitchen. For a small room is more suitable washing with one bowl.

But if you have a huge kitchen, on which you spend a lot of time, besides, you like to cook - two or three bowls will be just right. There are variants with one bowl, but with a wing, and one-and-a-half sinks with two wings-in short, there are enough opportunities.

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Form

The appearance of the kitchen largely depends on the shape of the objects that it contains. Manufacturers offer washers:

• corner rectangular;
• square;
• round
• are oval.

What are the conditions to take into account:

• Angular washers are very popular because they make it possible to make a functional corner of the room functional, and with this almost always there are some problems.
• Corner sink is especially good for a small kitchen, when you have to consider every square centimeter, but it is suitable for a large one.
• Oval and round bowls are not so ergonomic, so they are more suitable for spacious rooms.

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Thickness

In stores you will find stainless steel sinks of very different thicknesses. The thinnest - 0.4 mm, the thickest - 1.2 mm. Which one to choose? There is one very simple consideration. The thicker the shell - the longer it will last and the less risk that a flower vase accidentally dropped from above will break it.

Important! The fact that thick shells are more expensive than thin ones should not bother you - you will not have to spend the next one for a while.

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Depth

The capacity of the sink depends not only on the dimensions, but also on the depth of the bowl. Despite the fact that the optimum depth is 18 cm and the necessary minimum is 16 cm, manufacturers, especially not very conscientious, offer bowls and 15 cm deep, and even 13 cm.

Important! This is very inconvenient, and even a low price should not entice. Having saved a small amount, then you can very much regret.

Too much depth too is not suitable - you will have to bend too low, which is uncomfortable and harmful for your back.

Think about whether you need a sink without a wing or with one or even two wings. This creates additional convenience. Do not forget to look at the number of holes in the top of the bowl.

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Two words about the size of the

The size of the shell itself is certainly important. But when buying, you need to focus not only on it. Think about which of the lockers you are building your car wash, and take measurements. This is important if you have chosen a cutting type of installation. But for overhead sinks it is necessary to know the dimensions of the curbstone.

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A bit about the steel grade

Chrome steel is used as a material for the washbasins. Its brand is usually indicated in the product's passport. In solid stores, you can see it on the price tag. Be sure to pay attention to this designation, because it depends on the brand, how long your wash will last.

You can see the following notation:

• AISI 304( 08Х18Н10) or simply 304;
• AISI 202 or 202.

AISI 304

Solid manufacturers prefer the 304 grade. This is a food grade steel with an ideal ratio of chromium and nickel, which meets all safety standards. In high-quality steel should be 18% chromium and not less than 8% nickel( usually 8-10%).

Important! Any object from this material can easily be taken care of, it will serve for a long time and will retain its appearance for many years. But such steel( and accordingly, products made of it) are more expensive than their counterparts from the material marked "202".

AISI 202

The new product from AISI 202 steel looks no different from its counterpart from food steel. But this brand of metal refers to technical. Steel, of course, is completely safe, but it has less chrome, and nickel may not be at all. The shell may be strong enough, but the stains on it will appear quite quickly.

Important! The shell that you buy from your hands can be checked with a magnet. If the steel is high-quality, the magnet will slide, otherwise it will stick.

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Stamped and welded

Stainless steel kitchen sinks are made in two ways:

• is stamped;
• is boiled.

Stamped models

Stamped shells from a single sheet. They are almost squeezed out. The main advantage of such washers is that they do not have seams. There are objects made in this way, cheaper than welded. Significant disadvantages of stamped bowls;

• small size;
• small depth( usually not more than 15 cm).

Important! For the mistress who likes to cook a lot, this is not the best option, large pots in such a bowl are inconvenient to wash.

Welded models

Welded sinks are considered better, and accordingly - are somewhat more expensive. They are thicker than their stamped counterparts, deeper and larger. In addition, the stream of water, falling into such a bowl, does not ring so loudly. The main advantage of welded models is that they are much more diverse.

Important! Having stopped your choice on the welded sink, pay special attention to the quality of the seams. There is a risk that it can start leaking, and then troubles can not be avoided. The best is cleaning from a reliable manufacturer, long established in the market.

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Which surface is better?

Appearance of the kitchen sink in many respects depends on the quality of the surface. It happens:

• is shiny;
• matt;
• textured.

The appearance of the surface does not influence the functionality of the sink. It is important for the interior and for the care characteristics:

The glossy and matte surfaces are beautiful, they are easy to wash both, but they are very clearly visible not only with scratches, but even with drops.

On the surface of the surface small flaws are almost invisible, divorce, too, usually not visible, but in order to keep the texture for a long time, you need a special care.

It may seem interesting and a combined model - a stainless steel sink with a hardened glass surface. Durable, easy to clean, but still quite expensive option.

Important! In modern stores, you will find other options. For example, recently washed with PVD-coating became very popular. This coating is an additional protection of the shell, and an element of the decor. The product looks like gold, bronze or brass, and for the classic kitchen in the English style, the option "old silver" is suitable.

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How is it mounted?

Dishwashers differ in the way they are installed. They happen:

• waybills;
• Mortise.

Important! Overhead sinks are usually thicker than mortises. In the first case, the necessary minimum is 1 mm, in the second - 0.6 mm.

The overhead sink is so called that it is mounted on the curb, like a table top. Its advantages:

• availability;
• is easy to install.

Important! When using, you must constantly ensure that water does not get into the cracks.

Mortice washers are very diverse. They can be mounted in the same way as overhead, but there are other options - under the countertop or on a level with it. Most often, the first option occurs, especially if you have a plastic pedestal based on particleboard - there are no other possibilities.

Important! This option is cheaper than others, and much more. In addition, the installation in one level or under the table top is suitable only for stone bollards.

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Several important trifles

Kitchen furniture manufacturers are constantly improving their products. Washing, of course, is a stationary facility. But now it's not at all necessary to puzzle over the direction in which it will be turned. In the store or the catalog you will find wrap-around models that will greatly facilitate your life. Buying such a sink, you can not think which side should be the wing. How convenient - and turn.

Do not forget to see if you do not have to cut out a hole for the mixer. In the shops there are models with both ready-made holes, and without them.

Important! Think about how important is protection against noise for you. In a cheap model there must be a special rubber pad( however, it can be bought separately).Expensive shells are usually thicker, and the thicker the metal layer, the less it vibrates and the deeper will be the sound of the flowing water.

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Accessories

Some expensive models are equipped with additional accessories. These are such essential items in the household as:

• tap for drinking water;
• cutting board;
• stands for knives, forks;
• containers for vegetables;
• dispenser for detergent;
• other items.

However, all this can be bought separately, and quite often - in the same store.

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What should I do?

So, you have decided on the model, material, dimensions, everything else. Are you satisfied with everything? Great, but do not forget to take another very important step. Check the warranty period. Cheap stamped models are usually designed for a couple of years, although in reality they serve ten, even twenty. But this is as lucky. But respectable manufacturers guarantee that their products will serve for 75 years and even more.

Now you know everything about stainless steel kitchen sinks and you can definitely make the right choice. Meticulously take the proposed product, check everything you can, and then the new thing will not disappoint you.