How to choose a kitchen sink

 Normally, when we decide to install a new kitchen, we attach great importance to the layout, the finishes of the furniture and countertops, and even the appliances. However, the kitchen sink and tap are often left "for last", practically forgotten and without any importance attached to them. Today we are going to show you How to choose a kitchen sink

Choosing an appropriate kitchen sink is not usually among the priorities when we buy a kitchen, but on more than one occasion it is due to ignorance of the wide variety of sinks and solutions on the market, which we will talk about today in this post.

When choosing a kitchen sink, three fundamental premises must be taken into account: the desired size (1 or 2 basins, 1 basin with drainer ...), if we like it to be above the worktop (superimposed) or by below (low fitting), and finally, the material. Because yes, there are more materials for your sink than stainless steel! A fourth premise to take into account will be the amount that we are willing to spend, since depending on the design and material, we will find very different prices.

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ONE WELL UNDER CASE SINK

The typical! It is placed in practically 90% of today's kitchens. The presence of dishwashers in practically all homes today has meant that the sink of a pool has gained ground by leaps and bounds to the sinks of two pools of our parents and grandparents. The fact, in addition to placing a single pool, allows us to have a larger washing space with the same furniture size; therefore being able to comfortably scrub oven trays in most pools of 50 cm and up.

Given that this solution is the most demanded, we will find in the market numerous manufacturers, qualities, and therefore prices for a similar aesthetic. To distinguish one from the other we must pay attention to details. For example, in the case of stainless steel sinks, the 90º corner radius increases the price as it is reduced. In other words, as a general rule, a sink with a radius of 6 cm will always be cheaper than a model with a radius of 0 cm. This difference is based on the manufacture of the sink, which is more laborious in the second case. Other details to take into account will be the type of drain if it has a trim, or simply a grid. The same goes for the overflow. These details are the ones that will fundamentally mark the differences in the price in a stainless steel sink.

SINKS IN SYNTHETIC GRANITE. SILGRANIT 

In addition to stainless steel, we find alternative materials that, in addition to offering us great resistance to temperatures and scratches, allow us with their attractive designs to unify aesthetics with the rest of the kitchen since they are supplied in a variety of plain colors.

Synthetic granite is made up of 80% natural granite. Combined with an acrylic matrix and chromatic pigments, it acquires unbeatable properties; giving the sink a stone and non-porous surface with a very pleasant touch.

Its characteristics offer innovative ease of care and resistance to temperatures up to 280º, more than most of the countertops on the market today. Its variety of neutral colors is studied in such a way that it is completely resistant to acids and does not deteriorate with natural light.

There is a wide variety of solutions for sinks with this material, one well, two wells, drainers, under-recess, over-recess… the ideal solution for any kitchen cabinet in Pamplona.

In addition, an added advantage that some manufacturers offer us is the possibility of choosing taps to match the sink. An extra point of design in the kitchen never hurts.

CERAMIC SINKS. A TRADITIONAL SOLUTION.

Ceramic has been used in sinks for many years. This material seduces our nostalgia and manages to create a pleasant home atmosphere.

In the market, we can find ceramic sinks suitable for rustic-style kitchens or for modern-style kitchens, since manufacturers have adapted over time to customer demands. Likewise, it depends on the style of the sink, we will have homogeneous surfaces or with slight imperfections; that will help us choose one solution or another.

A white ceramic sink will give us the option of setting contrasts or harmoniously adapting to the overall design of our kitchen. They have numerous advantages since they are very easy to care for and are resistant to shocks and impacts. They are quite resistant to heat and they will always be made from an artisan tradition. On the other hand, there is no possibility of choosing the color, and that there are not many variants available on the market.

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 OTHER VARIANTS

As we have already mentioned before, both in stainless steel and in synthetic granite we will find thousands of solutions to find the most suitable for our kitchen. We show you some of these configuration options here.

Built-in sinks

It is the model of sink that we usually find in kitchens of more than 20 years ago. Placed on the worktop and generally with two pools and/or with a drainer. Currently, this type of sinks is placed less and less in favor of other more aesthetic solutions and because of the presence in the kitchen of the dishwasher. In any case, they are solutions that are still used for laundries or warehouses, since their manufacturing system allows them to maintain very low prices.

One of the aspects of innovation in terms of sinks is to create designs that allow the incorporation of accessories to facilitate work in the kitchen. Besides being practical, these sinks are also very useful in kitchens where we have little counter space since the sink becomes an added work surface.

Accessories such as cutting boards, small drainers for washing vegetables, or dish drainers, are some of the accessories that each manufacturer designs and supplies together with our kitchen sink.

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