Even if we have a dishwasher in the kitchen, we can't do without a sink. It will be useful for rinsing food, straining potatoes, filling the kettle with water or washing dishes that are not suitable for mechanical washing. Today the range of sinks is huge, so it is difficult to decide on the purchase of a particular model. Therefore, we suggest how to choose a sink for the kitchen. Check out what you should be guided by during the purchase.
Single-bowl or double-bowl sink?
When choosing a sink for the kitchen, the first thing we should consider is how many washing chambers we will need. After all, there are single-chamber, double-chamber and one-and-a-half-chamber sinks available in stores.
The former will be a good choice for a small kitchen, as they do not take up much countertop space. They are also often chosen by people whose washing area is enriched with a dishwasher. On the other hand, double-chamber sinks are recommended for large kitchens and for large families. Most such models have two equal chambers, but we can easily find a sink with chambers of different sizes. As for one-and-a-half-chamber sinks, on the other hand, they are a kind of compromise between models with one chamber and two-chamber sinks. Such sinks have one large bowl and another smaller one, which is also called an auxiliary chamber. This is because it is great for soaking dried cutlery or rinsing fresh food.
Kitchen sink - material of manufacture.
Manufacturers make kitchen sinks from various materials. Among the most popular are sheet steel, granite composites and ceramic. You can also find single-chamber and double-chamber kitchen sinks made of artificial materials, such as tekalon, macrolon or silduran. Each of these materials has its own advantages and disadvantages, so before buying a sink, it is advisable to get well acquainted with them.
Steel sink
Steel kitchen sink is very popular among consumers. It can be made of stainless steel, stainless steel or enamel. Such a sink is relatively durable, resistant to mechanical damage and the effects of detergents. In addition, its surface can be smooth matte, smooth glossy or textured linen.
Kernau KSS U 61.1 1B SS COPPER steel sink
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Composite (granite) sink
More and more people are choosing to buy a composite sink, because it is resistant to low and high temperatures and mechanical damage. Typically, the composite consists of ground granite, quartz, silicon, acrylic, resin and chemical additives. A big advantage of composite sinks is that they can have different colors. In a modern, minimalist or Scandinavian kitchen, a black or white sink will work great. However, we can choose from a much larger number of colors - as there are beige, sand, gray or graphite granite sinks available.
However, it should be remembered that such a kitchen sink is not easy to clean, however, and if it is to maintain its aesthetic qualities, it must be systematically maintained.
Pyramis SPARTA 1B1D 76x44 Beige sink 70000001
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Ceramic sink
Ceramic s inks have the greatest aesthetic value, but they are also among the most expensive on the market. They are resistant to changing temperatures, so you can easily put heated dishes or ice taken out of the freezer on them. Moreover, such sinks are durable and scratch-resistant, and their surface is very hygienic.
Pyramis MIDO 62x50 1B 1D ceramic sink Karbon.
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Kitchen sink - type of installation
When choosing a sink for the kitchen, we must also pay attention to what type of mounting it is intended for. This is because we can mount sinks in three different ways.
- Recessed sink (built-in, built-in) - it is mounted from above in a hole cut in the countertop. It can be mounted flush with the countertop or so that it slightly protrudes above the countertop.
- Undermountsink (undermount, undermount, undermount) - such a model is mounted from underneath the countertop in a specially cut hole. The undermount sink looks great in the kitchen, as it forms one line with the countertop.
- Overlay sink - such a sink is placed from above on the kitchen cabinet. Its installation is not complicated, as it does not require any tools.
Pyramis ceramic sink SIROS 47x51,5 1B black 070084301
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Where to buy a sink for the kitchen?
A large selection of sinks is offered by the online store Max Elektro. In its offer there are one-, two- or one-and-a-half-chamber models made of various materials. Sinks also differ in shape and size, as well as in additional equipment - if you want, you can easily find a sink with a drainer.
