Types of sink for the kitchen

The role of kitchen sink is difficult to underestimate. Even if there is a dishwasher, the load on the sink is reduced only slightly. So, the choice of kitchen sinks should be taken seriously. Let's try to figure out what types of kitchen sinks are presented today, what are their features and what to look for when buying.

Depending on the installation method, the sinks are:

• Overhead. This variant of kitchen sinks is the most common. Usually they are installed on the floor cabinet of the kitchen set and, in fact, are the sink top. The reasons for the popularity are ease of installation, affordability. The disadvantage is the possibility of water entering the gaps between the cabinets, which leads to their deterioration.

• Mortise. Most often used when there is a common long table top. To install them, a hole is cut. This installation allows you to avoid the drawbacks of overhead sinks and save furniture.In addition, they are more advantageous for the interior.

• Integrated. The most difficult to install option that requires professional work. Such sinks are installed flush with the tabletop and have a reliable fit, which completely eliminates the ingress of moisture under the tabletop.

Steel. These sinks are most commonly found in our kitchens. Made of stainless steel with various additives to improve the quality and appearance. Their main advantage is a good ratio of price and quality, they also tolerate high and low temperatures, are resistant to their differences, do not corrode, and are resistant to bumps and scratches. The relative disadvantage is the noise from the water falling into them. But now, to eliminate this drawback, special sound-absorbing coatings have been developed.

Ceramic. More often they are made of earthenware, porcelain is used less often. Spectacular, stylish, comfortable to use. They are easy to wash, they are not afraid of household chemicals, calmly withstand boiling water and ice, wear-resistant. The disadvantages are high weight, fragility and higher price.

From an artificial stone. This composite material is firmly established in our kitchens, because it has high strength, reliability, excellent appearance, resistance to moisture and chemicals. Sinks made of artificial stone, without a doubt, the best. Depending on the composition of the composite, they can be acrylic and agglomerate. The price of stone sinks is quite high.

Now they are creating the most unusual forms of washing, for this there is enough technical capabilities. Such forms as triangular, semicircular, asymmetrical, trapezoidal are not uncommon.

But the usual forms are still relevant:

1. Classic. In the form of a rectangle, square, circle or oval, this form is familiar to all of us. Easy to manufacture, easy to install, respectively, is affordable. It has a good capacity. It is worth noting that the most capacious are round sinks.
2. Consisting of two or more bowls. These wonderful functional sinks allow you to separate fragile dishes from pots and pans, while washing dishes and vegetables.Their bowls can be equal in volume or one of them will be larger, arranged in a straight line or at an angle. Everyone can choose for themselves the most suitable option.

Standard requirements for the sink can be considered:

• The volume sufficient for easy washing dishes, large-sized dishes, baking.
• Durability and durability.
• Ability to withstand high and low temperatures.
• Easy to clean the surface.
• Resistance to disinfectants.
• Beautiful design that matches the style of the kitchen.
• Affordable price.

The choice should take into account the size of the kitchen and kitchen furniture. When choosing a sink with two or more bowls, it is necessary to take into account the need for a special mixer, which will increase the cost of an already expensive option.

As for the design, then buying a sink for a small-sized kitchen, it is better to opt for round or square. It is especially convenient to place them on the corner thumbs. For such an arrangement it would be more convenient to wash out two bowls located at a right angle to each other.

An important constructive addition to the sink will be the presence of a so-called wing for drying dishes, but there are options without it.

If you choose a sink made of artificial stone, specify the composition of the composite. It is better to choose agglomerate, as more durable and durable. Pay attention to the manufacturer. Manufacturers from Europe have the best reputation - Germany, Italy, Spain.

The price will depend on several factors - material, shape, method of installation, size, brand.

The most economical option would be a metal sink without a wing round or square. Such types of sinks will cost a little more than 1000 rubles.The price of metal sinks of more complex structures, mainly in the range of 2000-5000 rubles. If they belong to a well-known brand, then the price may increase by several times. The very high price of washing with a polished texture, as well as with micro texture, it can exceed 100 thousand rubles.

A simple version of a ceramic sink - in the form of a small round bowl for a mortise installation will cost you about 6000-7000 rubles. Any additions will increase the cost. The price of a brand ceramic sink will start at 30,000 rubles.

The cost of washing of artificial marble starts from 3000 rubles, artificial granite 5000-6000 rubles. For about the same price you can buy a stone sink with two small bowls. Starting from 15,000 rubles, sinks with additional accessories are on sale: cutting boards, soap dispensers, baskets for washing vegetables, etc.

There are also exclusive options for kitchen sinks. They can be made of precious wood, ceramics can have an unusual shape and painting, the steel surface is covered with precious metal. Most of these shells are custom-made, and they are very expensive.

Stainless steel sinks are still popular. Particularly pleased with their owners sink with microtexture. On it there are no stains from water, in contrast to the polished surface.

Owners of stone sinks are satisfied with their appearance, they like that they are easy to wash. Their positive quality is noiseless. Some complain that badly washed stains occur, the material may crumble.

Ceramic sinks delight their owners with beauty and ease of care. But sometimes there are reviews that there is the fear of something to drop and break the sink.