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Kitchen Sinks-Stainless Steel A Couple Of Quick Comments

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Results

Kitchen remodeling is fraught with decisions that have to be made. Everything from the material used to make the cabinets to what type of kitchen sink to use. Stainless steel sinks are really one of the best choices when it comes to kitchens as they not only look fantastic, they are durable and resistant to scratches as well.

The main thing to consider when you are choosing a sink and taps is the size of the area you are working with. If you are having your countertop redone there is a chance that you may be able to choose stainless steel sinks that are slightly larger than the sink you had previously. The reason is that quite often builders initially place small stainless steel sinks in homes in an effort to curb costs. If you've lived with a single bowl sink for very long, you know that it can prove challenging.

Double bowl models are really necessary for most families. This is especially true if you are going to be hand washing any dishes. With double bowl stainless steel sinks you can place the soapy water on one side of the sink and the other side will be used for rinsing. It makes the job much easier than it would be with a single bowl model.

There are many different choices when you are considering a double bowl model though. The least expensive and most common are stainless steel sinks that have two bowls of the same size. Many people find this convenient and with the inexpensive price often attached to them, they are incredibly affordable as well.

One larger bowl and then a smaller one is another option. If a person is accustomed to using a drying rack on their counter for dishes, these types of stainless steel sinks are a nice choice. They provide a different look than the standard sink and they allow for placement of larger items directly in the bigger bowl. In many cases there is also a cutting board that fits directly over the smaller bowl for ease in washing and preparing vegetables.

Installation is a breeze and if you are a weekend handyman you shouldn't have any trouble installing stainless steel sinks yourself. You really just need a rudimentary knowledge of plumbing and you will need a helper to hold the sink in place for you. Cutting the countertop can be tricky but you'll notice that with the majority of stainless steel sinks sold, a template is included which can be cut out and placed directly on the countertop to make that job easier. This really helps to ensure fewer mistakes are made which can save a lot of money. Anyone who has cut too big a hole in their counter for their sink will attest to that. 

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Comments(7)

Richard Ives
Chicago, IL

Great ideas, John.  Thanks for sharing.

Have a great 2008!

Richard Ives

RE/MAX At Home

www.RichardIves.ismyagent.net

 

Jan 29, 2008 09:25 AM
Anonymous
Doug Geniesse

There are many new kitchen sink designs - two new ones to consider are low divide sinks and work sinks.  Low divide sinks are double bowl sinks with a low center divider.  They allow the sink to act as a double bowl lower so your work does not need to be performed at a high uncomfortable angle.  Kohler has the Smart divide sink line (porcelain / cast iron) and Swanstone has a group of granite composite sinks.

Work sinks are also popular.  These are sinks with a work surface within the sink.  Some work surfaces serve as simple drain racks, but other offer a higher work surface so you can work at a higher level.  There are many sinks designed for special purposes - such as cleaning and preparing fish, low dept sinks (i.e. 2" deep) and sinks with special cooking pots / steamers.

Another interesting sinks are trough sinks are also interesting as the can help in prep work as well as provide an interesting ice beverage service during entertainment. 

To see examples of stainless steel, cast iron, composite sinks you can visit web sites like Kitchen and Pantry (www.kitchenandpantry.com)

Feb 14, 2008 10:46 AM
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Anonymous
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