To imagine a kitchen without a sink is probably just not possible - this is an obligatory attribute. The modern market offers many variants of sinks from various materials. But the classics, in addition to enamel, is a stainless steel sink.
Advantages and disadvantages of stainless steel sink
The main advantage of washing from such a material is durability. She is not afraid of blows, high or low temperatures. And over time, the appearance of the sink is not lost, because it does not rust. Modern stainless steel sinks have a pretty attractive design and perfectly fit into any kitchen interior. The advantages of such products can be attributed to the simplicity of washing - they are not afraid of abrasive cleaners. With such advantages, stainless steel is relatively inexpensive at a price and therefore is available to almost everyone.
The only drawbacks (inessential in our opinion) are:
- noise when water falls to the surface;
- spots that remain when the water dries out;
- small scratches appearing with time.
How to choose a stainless steel sink?
First of all, when buying, pay attention to the thickness of the stainless steel sink. In qualitative models it ranges from 0.8 to 1.2 mm. Most often, cheap stainless steel sinks have a thickness not exceeding 0.4-0.7 mm, but they can hardly be called qualitative. It is also important to choose an acid-resistant wash with a composition in which 10% nickel and 18% chromium.
According to the technology of manufacturing stainless steel sinks can be seamless, textured or welded. And the last option is considered the best thanks to the thickness of the walls and comparative low noise.
An important factor in choosing a sink is the method of installation. It is easiest to install a stainless steel kitchen sink, which is simply put on the kitchen cabinet. As for the integrated model, it is placed in the cabinet
When buying a sink, you should pay attention to its shape. Corner saves space, which is important for small kitchens. In addition, there are square, round, oval, rectangular.
Washing of a certain model can be equipped with one or two wings. The choice in this case depends on your preferences. By the way, some sinks have two bowls, which is very convenient for a large family.