A kitchen sink is one of the essential appliances in every kitchen. Even if you don't cook much every day and put dishes in the dishwasher, it's hard to imagine a functional kitchen without a sink. Modern technology means that kitchen sinks are made not only in many sizes but also in many colours and from a wide variety of materials to choose from. In this text, we will introduce you to the most popular types of sinks also available in our store's offer and suggest which kitchen sink to choose for your kitchen.
Kitchen sink – know the types of sinks
No one bothers daily about the types of sinks you can buy. However, when you're planning a renovation or finishing a flat, you have to face the challenge of choosing the right sink for your kitchen. Many people are very surprised when they see any bathroom ceramic store's offer, especially if until now they only divided them into round and square. The sinks we find on the market can be divided by the material they are made of:
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granite sinks - probably the most popular kitchen sink today,
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stainless steel sinks,
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ceramic sinks,
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composite sinks.
As for the method of installing the sink, there are:
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cabinet-built sinks (this is the built-in sink we choose most often),
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undermount sinks,
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drop-in sinks,
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countertop sinks.
We can also distinguish sinks by the number of basins, i.e., single-basin and double-basin sinks, with or without a drainer, and by the colour of the sink. Sink manufacturers are trying to outdo each other in the number of proposed colour versions.
What material to choose for the sink?
Until recently, the most commonly chosen type of kitchen sink was enamelled steel sinks. They are a very practical solution, but now there are also sinks made from other materials available on the market, and the popularity of individual models largely depends on fashion. Currently, more commonly used for kitchen arrangements are granite sinks. Their undoubted advantage, apart from appearance, is very high durability and resistance to high temperatures, granite provides high chemical resistance, as well as ease of keeping clean with standard chemical agents used in the kitchen. Additionally, the granite sink looks extremely aesthetic and quite universal.
A granite sink is definitely more durable than a ceramic sink, but it is also more expensive. If you care about both excellent quality and a relatively reasonable price, purchasing a sink made of lightweight stainless steel resistant to both mechanical damage and high temperatures will be a good decision. Steel sinks may appeal and are also a practical kitchen appliance.
Choose the right sink for a modern kitchen
The choice of a sink also depends on how much space you have in the kitchen and how often you wash dishes. If you limit yourself daily to rinsing a few glasses, a single-basin built-in countertop sink will do just fine. On the market, you can find a large selection of small sinks made of various materials. However, if you cook a lot and often, you will need something bigger. Here a double-basin stainless steel sink with a drainer will work perfectly. You can successfully wash dishes, pots, and vegetables needed for daily meal preparation. Automatic drains, a click-clack plug, or a built-in dishwashing liquid dispenser will definitely improve the comfort of working in the kitchen.