Super Detailed Guide to Buying a Kitchen Sink

1. Look at the coating

The surface treatment uses nano coating, do not choose the bright surface. The surface of the nano coating is resistant to dirt and stains, does not stick to oil, and can be cleaned with water, which is convenient to clean. On the contrary, if you choose a bright surface, it will not only be easily scratched, but also leave water stains and fingerprints.

2. Look at the stainless steel logo

Stainless steel materials include 304 and 201. Compared with 304 stainless steel, 201 is more prone to rust, and 201 is not a food-grade material. Long-term contact with food and tableware will harm your health.

3. Look at the depth of the sink

Choose a depth greater than 20 cm, not less than 18 cm. When the depth is less than 18 cm, the available space of the sink is small and it is easy to splash water.

4. Look at the bottom of the sink

The sink with a silent pad and anti-condensation coating on the bottom is more moisture-proof and avoids derailment and moisture; and the silent pad can reduce the noise generated by the water.

5. Look at the drain pipe

The drain should be selected on both sides, not in the middle, so that the sink can use more space.

6. The difference between a large single sink and a double sink

The large single sink has a larger space and can accommodate larger kitchen utensils, making it easier to clean them; although the double sink is not suitable for cleaning larger kitchen utensils, it can perform different washing tasks at the same time, and when the drain of one sink is blocked, the other sink can still be used normally.

7. How to install the sink

Over-the-counter basin: simple, convenient and firm to install, but easy to hide dirt.

Medium-mounted basin: makes the countertop look flat, but stains are easy to accumulate at the joint with the countertop.

Under-the-counter basin: the cleanest, not easy to hide dirt, but not as firm as the previous two, can be reinforced by nailing or surface support frame.

8. Look at the four corners of the sink

Choose rounded corners instead of inner right angles. Rounded corners are easier to clean than right angles.