Kitchen Sinks

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Learn About Kitchen Sinks

Kitchen Sinks have undergone many changes in the past few years. Along with a fitting kitchen faucet, the sink can change your entire look; update your entire room. Kitchen sinks are now available in many styles, materials and designs to fit your kitchen's style and needs.

Finding the correct kitchen sink does not need to be a difficult. Below are some basic guidelines and ideas to help make your search quicker and easier!

How many bowls does your kitchen sink require? 

Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks
A Single Bowl Kitchen Sink is great for those who prefer a dishwasher over hand washing. Consider a deep bowl to assist in rinsing large pots and pans.
Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks are ideal for washing dishes by hand. You can wash in one bowl and rinse in the other.
Triple Bowl Kitchen Sinks
Some multi-bowl sinks also come with one bowl smaller than the others which is convenient for scraping food scraps directly into a garbage disposal or simply keeping them out of the way until cleanup.

What type of sink works with your countertop? 

Apron-front Kitchen Sinks
Apron-front Kitchen Sinks also known as farmhouse sinks evoke a period style kitchen and have a stylish panel in the front.
Bar Sinks
Apron-front Kitchen Sinks also known as farmhouse sinks evoke a period style kitchen and have a stylish panel in the front. They can be tiled in or come in under mount models.

What kitchen sink materials are available? 

Stainless Steel is the most popular sink material; it won't chip, nick, crack, rust, stain or fade. The steel provides a sanitary surface and can be found in stylish finishes from shiny mirrored, brushed or satin. Stainless steel comes in different gauges or finishes and metal content. The lower the gauge the thicker the steel, lower gauges are less likely to dent and are sound deadening.

Enameled Cast Iron are made of a solid cast iron and layered with an enamel surface which makes these sinks extremely heavy. They are long lasting, quieter than other sinks, are resistant to almost any type of structural damage and have excellent heat retention but very difficult to install because of their extreme weight.

Vitreous China and Fireclay sinks are ceramic based material with a baked on porcelain for a glossy finish. Generally referred to as a French country style this material is impervious to water, easy to clean, germ-resistant, durable and available in almost any color including hand painted and sculpted designs. Damage can occur in these sinks so a sink gird or rack is recommended to protect it.

Solid Surface Material sinks have become very popular over the past few years and are available in a wide variety of colors to coordinate with countertops. This material is not completely scratch-proof but scratches buff out easily. Some brands have a lifetime warrantee.

Copper sinks are made from a super-thick copper and hand-hammered creating form a of art that adds class to any kitchen. Copper sinks have a living finish that patinas with age. Copper is a healthy choice because bacteria cannot grow on it.

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