Kitchen Sinks Stainless Steel, Copper, Granite, Antique and Solid Surface Countertop Materials
No fixture in your new kitchen will see more action than your kitchen sink. Frequently used daily for food preparation as well as clean up, it’s no wonder that today’s sinks are designed to be durable, easy to clean and great looking from a design standpoint. The wide array of materials sinks are made from include stainless steel, enameled metal, quartz, concrete, granite, brass, copper, vitreous china and countertop materials (solid surfacing). Modern sinks are available in various shapes and sizes, colors, textures and patterns and are designed with many interesting features like soap dispensers, sprayers, cutting boards, instant hot water dispensers, purified water taps and integral drainers. When choosing the perfect kitchen sink for you new kitchen design, you will want to consider size, width, depth and added options. You need to decide whether you want a single sink, double or even triple bowl style, the material you would like your sink made of and the placement of the sink. Triple sinks can fit in corners making efficient use of your counter space. The depth of your sink will be determined by whether you want sinks that make it easy to clean large pots.
Stainless steel sinks are the most versatile in that they match any décor and come in many sizes and thicknesses. The best gauge for a stainless steel sink is 18 as this level has the most durability and resistance to staining, scratching and denting. The majority of stainless steel sinks are undercoated with a material that reduces noise, inhibits condensation and provides for better heat retention.
Concrete or granite sinks and enamel cast iron kitchen sinks are easy to keep clean but need strong countertops because of their weight. Each can be made in an assortment of colors to match your décor and are long lasting. While damage can occur if a heavy object is dropped into the sink, it can be repaired with special fillers that are color matched to your sink.
Solid-surface countertop materials are very popular today and can be formed to include rimless, seamless sinks that match your décor and color scheme perfectly. Scratches in a sink made from this material can easily be buffed out since the color is consistent all the way through the material.
Antique sinks tend to be made from vitreous China or fireclay. They are a ceramic-based material with baked on porcelain is impervious to water. Often referred to a s a country style sink this type of design is very durable, available in almost any color you can imagine and can be hand painted or sculpted.
Copper Sinks add elegance to any kitchen. Crafted from the finest quality copper, these sinks are hand-hammered, and formed into works of art that add uniqueness and class to any room. Copper sinks have a living finish that is resistant to stains and other discoloration. Most copper sinks are heavy because of their extra-thick casting process which makes them dent and scratch resistant. This ensures a lifetime of use while absorbing noise.
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