Selection of kitchen sink

November 21, 2022

Single sink or double slsink?
The single tank has large space and is easy to operate. There is no pressure to brush the pot. However, it is inefficient to wash two kinds of things at the same time, such as fruit and dishes.
The double tanks can be used separately. It is more flexible and clean to wash dishes while washing pots. However, the space is quite small, and there is no single tank for washing things.

If the kitchen area is relatively small, select a single tank and use it together with a drain basket. If the kitchen area is large, it is customary to put the ingredients into the sink for cleaning, choose a double sink that can wash the pan, and then add a draw faucet to make cooking more efficient.

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Selection of kitchen sink materials
The most commonly used is stainless steel sink, and now there are new materials such as ceramics, artificial stones, granite, etc.

The stainless steel is basically 304, durable and easy to take care of, and the price is relatively cheap. When purchasing, pay attention to the thickness. The thicker the better, the thickest can be 1.5mm. Remember to draw the matte, which is more resistant to dirt and abrasion. The bright surface is easy to leave water stains and scratches. If the budget is limited, choose stainless steel. If you want to be more beautiful and high-grade, you can consider artificial stone or granite.

Installation method of water sink

The installation of the sink is also particular, and there are three ways: basin on the platform, basin in the platform, and basin under the platform.
Topmount Sink: This is the most simple and convenient installation method. The hole on the table top is slightly smaller than the size of the sink, and then put the sink on the table top with a circle of glass glue around it. This method has good load-bearing capacity, but it is troublesome to clean up, and the glass glue will become moldy and black later.
Apron Sink. This method is very beautiful on the whole, but the installation cost is high. Because it takes time to polish, the worktop cannot be even without the craftsmanship of the master, and the gap between the sink and the worktop is difficult to clean.

Undermount Sink. The overall appearance is very beautiful, and cleaning is also very convenient, but the installation is complex, there are additional costs, the storage space under the sink will become less, and the bearing capacity is not as good as the basin on the platform.

In addition to the size, material and installation method mentioned above, there are many other points to pay attention to when purchasing and installing the sink, such as:
The pumping faucet is better than the ordinary faucet, and can clean all corners of the sink.
Select the water tank at the back of the drainage outlet, and there will be more storage space below, so it is more convenient to install the garbage processor or water purifier.
The depth of the sink is 18-23cm. It is not easy to splash water when washing vegetables and dishes. It is not good if the sink is too deep.

If the kitchen handmade sink at home is shallow and often splashes out, you can install a bubbler on the faucet to relieve the water pressure.