How To Buy A Kitchen Sink

Finding the most appropriate sink for your kitchen countertop is not as daunting a task, as it seems to be. You may get confused by the wide variety of sinks flooding the market. Actually, there are only three main things to consider while buying a kitchen sink. These include its size, type and the material used. If you concentrate just on the three elements, you will come to know that buying kitchen sinks is, in fact, very easy. In case you want to know more about how to buy a kitchen sink, the following tips will come handy.

Determine the size of the sink you want to install in your kitchen. The standard size found in the market consists of two bowls, each 22” long, 30” wide and 8” deep. Larger bowls, nine to ten inches deep, are also available in the market. A 9.5” deep single bowl kitchen sink is a nice option, if you are looking for a dishwasher to rinse large pots and pans and if you have confined space in the kitchen. If you want to wash the dishes in one bowl and rinse them in the other, consider buying double bowl or triple bowls kitchen sinks.

 

Consider which type of kitchen sink works the best for your countertop. One of the most popular choices is the easy-to-install self-rimming kitchen sink. The self-rimming sink is installed on the countertop, which provides support to its weight. The faucet is secured in place by clips and bolts located under the counter. Another type is the under-mount kitchen sinks, which are best suited for marble, soapstone, concrete and granite countertops. As the name suggests, such types of sinks are mounted beneath the countertop.  

 

The material is also an important thing to consider while buying kitchen sink for your countertop. Stainless steel is the most preferred material, because it requires less maintenance. It doesn't crack, rust or nick and retains its sleek appearance for a long time. Such type of kitchen sink is distinguished according to its gauge and metal content. For instance, good quality sinks are made up of 19-guage stainless steel.

 

Another preferred kitchen sink is that made form enameled cast iron. Apart from being resistant to structural damages, enameled cast iron sinks score on their durability and heat retention. However, the enamel surface makes the sink very heavy. The third type of kitchen sink, distinguished by its material, is the solid surfaced one, which comes in a wide range of colors that can be coordinated with your countertops. Solid surface material kitchen sinks look as good as their expensive counterparts.