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Steelton 36" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 36" x 24" x 14" Bowl
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Regency 58" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and 2 Drainboards - 10" x 14" x 10" Bowls
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Steelton 24" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 24" x 24" x 14" Bowl
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Steelton 36" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 36" x 21" x 14" Bowl
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Steelton 24" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 24" x 21" x 14" Bowl
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Steelton 18" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 18" x 18" x 13" Bowl
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Steelton 48" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Two Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 24" x 24" x 14" Bowls
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Steelton 36" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Two Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 18" x 21" x 14" Bowls
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Regency 54" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Sink with 2 Drainboards - 18" x 18" x 14" Bowl
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Steelton 48" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 16" x 21" x 14" Bowls
Item number#522us31621
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Steelton 54" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 18" x 21" x 14" Bowls
Item number#522us31821
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Steelton 18" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 18" x 21" x 13" Bowl
Item number#522us11821
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Regency 124" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with 2 Drainboards - 24" x 24" x 14" Bowls
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Steelton 36" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 12" x 21" x 14" Bowls
Item number#522us31221
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Regency 121" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and 2 Drainboards - 23" x 23" x 12" Bowls
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Regency 115" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with 2 Drainboards - 20" x 28" x 14" Bowls
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Regency 66" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and 2 Drainboards - 10" x 14" x 12" Bowls
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Regency 94" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with 2 Drainboards - 18" x 24" x 14" Bowls
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Regency 78" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and without Drainboard - 23" x 23" x 12" Bowls
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Regency 103" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Three Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and 2 Drainboards - 17" x 17" x 12" Bowls
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Regency 22" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and without Drainboard - 17" x 23" x 12" Bowl
Item number#600s11723g
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Regency 72" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Two Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and 2 Drainboards - 17" x 17" x 12" Bowls
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Regency 41" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Two Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and without Drainboards - 17" x 17" x 12" Bowls
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Regency 53" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Two Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and without Drainboard - 23" x 23" x 12" Bowls
Item number#600s22323g
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Regency 27" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Two Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and without Drainboard - 10" x 14" x 12" Bowls
Item number#600s21014g
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Regency 17" x 15" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet
Item number#600hs17
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Regency 54" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Two Compartment Commercial Sink with Galvanized Steel Legs and Two Drainboards - 10" x 14" x 12" Bowls
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Regency 12" x 16" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet and Side Splash
Item number#600hs12sp
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Regency 17" x 15" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet and Side Splash
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Regency 12" x 16" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet
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Regency 48" x 17 1/2" Multi-Station Hand Sink for 2 Wall Mounted Faucets
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Regency 17" x 15" Hands Free Hand Sink with Knee Operated Valve
Item number#600hs17ko
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Regency 25" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Floor Mop Sink - 20" x 16" x 6" Bowl
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Regency Hands Free Hand Sink with Pedestal Base
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Steelton 17" x 15" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet and Side Splashes
Item number#522hs1715s
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Regency 72" x 17 1/2" Multi-Station Hand Sink for 3 Wall Mounted Faucets
Item number#600hsms1872
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Regency 36" 16-Gauge Stainless Steel One Compartment Commercial Utility Sink - 36" x 21" x 13" Bowl
Item number#600s13621sb
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Regency 96" x 17 1/2" Multi-Station Hand Sink for 4 Wall Mounted Faucets
Item number#600hsms1896
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Steelton 12" x 16" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet and Side Splashes
Item number#522hs1216s
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Regency 18-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel Standing Mop Sink - 21" x 24" x 8"
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Regency 48" x 17 1/2" Single-Hole Multi-Station Hand Sink for 2 Wall Mounted Faucets
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Regency 17" x 15" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet and Top Mounted Paper Towel and Soap Dispenser
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Steelton 17" x 15" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet
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Steelton 12" x 16" Wall Mounted Hand Sink with Gooseneck Faucet
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Perfect for rinsing and washing dishes, a stainless steel freestanding sink has the durability and practicality that you need to keep your dinnerware and glassware clean. No matter the size of your kitchen, we offer a variety of models to suit your unique needs and space requirements. Place a freestanding stainless steel utility sink with a water hook up anywhere in your kitchen to make dishwashing easy and efficient.
Our quality vendors offer durable sinks with one to multiple compartments, which can accommodate any kitchen's volume of dishes.
Equip your kitchen with one of our stainless steel compartment sinks that are built to last. No matter what style or size you’re looking for, we have the stainless steel freestanding sink for you.
20 Wooden Free Standing Kitchen Sink
Time and time again, we have been creating lists about modular kitchens in different colors and materials – today, we have a list that pretty much sums up to be modular kitchens except that they’re not so much the same. Although it is but necessary to actually have the same cabinet and drawer sizes; free standing kitchen sinks is one of the kitchen appliances types that goes well with small size apartments – just like modular kitchens. It’s made in such a way that will be great for workbench sinks and it can fit to any type of kitchen spaces.
Unlike Corner Kitchen Sinks, Free standing kitchen sinks are mostly available in a wide variety of traditional ceramic sinks, and wooden stand become the famous part of it. Other material for free standing sink is stainless steel which can be very suitable for modern small apartment.
Check out the photos we have below.
1. Acrylic Farmhouse Square White Vanity Sink
Elle Decor
A traditional approach to free standing kitchen sink. How do you like classic design on the cabinets and drawers?
2. Bespoke Sink Base Unit
John Willies | Country Kitchens
If you’re having a wooden free standing kitchen, why not have a colored one right? The design is rather simple but because of the color, this sink sure stands out.
3. Amazing Dark Brown Double Farmhouse Kitchen Sink
John Lewis
Dark brown always is a favorite for classic furniture lovers – not only is it sophisticated-looking but it is easier when cleaned and maintained.
4. Eco-Friendly Freestanding Kitchen Furniture
Deco | For Greener Interiors
Here is another contemporary move for a traditional-classic design for a free standing kitchen sink. I personally love the color combination of the cabinets and the countertop.
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Double Stainless Free Standing Kitchen SinkElle Decor
Here is another contemporary touch to a traditional kitchen sink with a double sink. Love the red countertop.
6. Modern Freestanding Kitchen Sink
Hayneedle Furniture
This modern free standing kitchen is something I am sure anyone would love to have. It’s modern, functional and Instagram-worthy!
7. Free Standing Kitchen Sink Unit
Daniel McLaughlin Bespoke Furniture & Joinery
What’s great with our designers is their take on traditional materials used in our modern times. The design is simple and conventional but in a modern way.
8. Free Standing Kitchen Unit UK
SEARS
From this angle, we can see that this kitchen unit is pretty much modular – something you can actually purchase at your home depot. I love the fact that we have more kitchen designs available in the market!
9. Wooden Free Standing Kitchen
IKEA
This kitchen area can pass for shabby chic and even vintage – Iove the battered feel to the cabinets and drawers.
10. Freestanding Wooden Kitchen
John Lewis
The cool color used for this free standing kitchen is cute because it complements well with the cool feeling of the entire space.
11. Handmade Bespoke Furniture
Daniel McLaughlin Bespoke Furniture & Joinery
White furniture and fixtures will never cease to invade our homes with their classic beauty and sophistication – that’s for sure.
12. Pine Antique Furniture
Ministry of Pine
Ministry of Pine sure has a wonderful list of free standing kitchen that are more on the traditional and rustic designs. We love the simplicity and classic designs that they have.
13. Pine Free Standing Sink
Ministry of Pine
Here is another kitchen design from Ministry of Pine. Yay or nay?
14. Prague Style Freestanding Single Butler Sink Unit
The Bohemian Company
I’m not sure about you, but this butler sink is plain awesome!
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Red Butler SinkWarren Cabinets
I don’t think that I’ll be having a modular kitchen as stunning as this! If your color is red, this one is for you!
16. Varde Sink Cabinet
IKEA
This is one design anyone would love to have. Simple, classy and super functional.
17. Victorian Freestanding Kitchen Painted Pine Sink Unit
Old Creamery Furniture
Victorian can never go wrong for all its classiness and glam! Off white cabinets and brown counters, we love this one!
18. Wood Shed Devon – Bespoke Furniture
The Wood Shed
This is a portion of a kitchen you can get in the market. I think you can add this for your kid’s bedroom too!
19. Outdoor Freestanding Kitchen
LGTEK Outdoor Furniture
A contemporary-modern kitchen you can simply carry with you even when you transfer homes and redecorate a lot.
20. Yellow Free Standing Kitchen
Elle Decor
This is the last free standing kitchen in our list, and I should say, it looks divine! I hope you like it too.
These types of kitchen sinks are available in both the standing kitchen sink alone or integrated with dishwasher or water station which equipped with dual bowls. Some other stainless steel sink also integrated with sink erator, under sink storage and operated taps. Sinks like this will surely give your kitchen, whatever is the style a different look! Leave your comments below!
What are kitchen sinks? We analyze the material of manufacture, shapes and design features
Each housewife spends a considerable part of her time in the kitchen, washing dishes and preparing food for cooking. The time spent in the kitchen and the efficiency of work depend on the convenience of using the kitchen sink.
Content:
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Ceramic
- Artificial stone
- Functionality
- Basic forms
- Type of installation
- Video: choosing a kitchen sink
Modern manufacturers offer many types of kitchen sinks that differ in the material of manufacture, design, installation method, so choosing the best option is not an easy task.
Ignorance of which sinks are better to install, taking into account the characteristics of the materials, leads to the fact that, if used incorrectly, you will have to change an expensive sink, as well as the countertop itself.
Contemporary kitchen sinks come in a wide range of materials, colors, shapes and sizes. Often they not only fulfill their intended purpose (washing dishes), but also assist in cooking by providing additional bowls and wings.
Most of them are made to order, thanks to which you can easily choose the design and design for a particular kitchen set, organically fit the sink into the interior of the kitchen, choosing the appropriate color and material.
Production material
Recently, few people make enameled cast-iron sinks for kitchens according to the Soviet model, they have been replaced by sinks made of modern practical and aesthetic materials that fit perfectly into the interior of the kitchen.
Modern materials make it easy to make an integrated sink and countertop
Stainless steel
Stainless steel is a common material for kitchen sinks.
There are several types of stainless steel sinks: textured, polished and matte, the first type is popular because of the rough surface, on which scratches and traces of water are invisible.
Also, stainless steel sinks are divided into two types according to the production method: seamless and welded, the latter are made of thicker steel, which makes it possible to fix the mixer with high quality, which will not move during operation, and reduce the noise of falling water. Additionally, to reduce noise when using the sink, a special rubber pad is glued to its bottom.
Features:
- Low cost. Stainless steel sinks are the most budget-friendly option of all types.
- Decorative. Stainless steel products have an aesthetic appearance, a wide range of shapes and sizes.
- Possibility of self-installation. Typically, these types are used for installation in free-standing bedside tables, so installing a standard tabletop-sized model on top of it is not difficult.
- Chemical resistance . Stainless steel is not affected by most chemicals used in everyday life, is not afraid of high temperatures and their differences, and is highly wear resistant.
Stainless steel - one of the most affordable options with many positive qualities
The disadvantage is noise, and susceptibility to scratches on a glossy surface and poor resistance to impact from sharp objects - dents remain on thin stainless steel, sometimes it can be punched.
Ceramic
Ceramic is a traditional washbasin material with the following properties:
- Aesthetic . Ceramic products have always been distinguished by their beauty, the material has a smooth glossy surface and a wide range of colors that allows you to aesthetically fit a ceramic sink into any kitchen set; most of all, such sinks are suitable for classic-style kitchens.
- Easy care and durability . The surface is very easy to clean, resistant to scratches, temperature changes in a wide range, aggressive chemicals.
- Brittleness . The main disadvantage of ceramics is that when heavy objects fall, there is a high probability of irreversible cracks and chips, the sink can be broken.
- DIY installation . In most cases, the installation of a ceramic sink is not particularly difficult, its own weight can be a hindrance, which will require a stronger and more stable cabinet under the sink.
In addition to sanitary ware, from which modern sinks are made, there are kitchen sinks made of porcelain. Such products are even more resistant to chemicals and high temperatures, they are distinguished by increased strength (they are more difficult to break) and wear resistance.
Ceramics - a material that will look great in any interior, but it is quite fragile, so you need to handle it carefully
Artificial stone
Modern material from the above, there are two types based on natural components - agglomerate and acrylic stone.
Products fit perfectly into countertops made of artificial and natural stone, their distinctive features:
- Decorative. Products made of artificial stone are the undisputed leaders among other types of sinks in terms of color, pattern and texture. Available in various sizes and shapes, a wide range of models allows you to choose any suitable sink.
- The advantage of artificial stone is the possibility of making countertops and sinks from the same material. This gives the kitchen an aesthetic appearance - the sink does not stand out, but merges with the countertop.
- Sustainability. Withstands high temperatures, detergents and harsh chemicals and is wear resistant.
The disadvantages are - high cost compared to other types, also acrylic types are inferior in quality to agglomerate ones - they are prone to scratches and can be damaged when too hot kitchen items are placed on their surface.
Stone products will fit perfectly into almost any interior
Functionality
To increase the usability of sinks, sinks can be designed with the addition of additional elements.
Sections and bowls
Models with more than one bowl are divided into sections.
Common options are one-and-a-half, in which the bowl is half the size of the main one, or double ones with two identical bowls.
The presence of several bowls requires the constant movement of the mixer, which imposes too high quality requirements on it. The solution is to install a special faucet with a built-in shower head. This option has no alternative when using more than two bowls in the sink.
An example of a one and a half version
Wings
An additional surface protruding beyond the main dimensions is very useful for performing various functions: setting hot dishes (pans, baking sheets), defrosting and preparing food for processing, drying washed dishes. As with bowls, sinks come with one or two wings.
Tip!
When choosing, you should pay attention to the design of the wing - it is better if it has grooves with a slight slope, in which case the water will flow directly into the sink.
Wings can be of various formats, so it is easy to choose an option for your interior
Basic shapes
Modern products are produced not only by individual large manufacturers, but are also made by small firms to order, so the range of sizes and shapes is unlimited.
Considering the shape of shells, you should focus on common types:
- Square . The classic form of a single sink for a standard countertop.
- Round or oval . The diameter of a standard round sink is about 45 cm, this shape is more suitable for round kitchen utensils, with the same ease of use it takes up less space on the countertop than a square one. It looks compact, the option is better suited for installation in a corner tabletop.
- Rectangle. The most practical form of sink for conventional worktops, allowing them to be equipped with additional bowls or wings.
- Angle. Specially shaped sink for placement in a corner, making optimal use of available space.
As with rectangular views, additional bowls and wings can be placed in the corner.
Less common are sinks in the shape of a triangle and a trapezoid, sometimes a combination of different shapes is used in the design solution, this is more often implemented in corner models.
Type of installation
Sinks are installed in kitchen furniture in four ways:
Surface-mounted type
Such sinks are used in modular kitchen designs - the sink is installed on a stand-alone cabinet on the entire countertop, replacing it.
In this case, in order to obtain the required thickness, comparable to the main worktop, the thin metal of the sink around the perimeter is sort of stretched onto a wooden frame. If the sink is not included in the finished kitchen kit, it is not difficult to install it on top of the cabinets yourself - all sizes of kitchen sinks and sets are standardized.
The disadvantage of this design is the increased likelihood of water getting on the side walls of the cabinet under the sink.
Surface-mounted sinks must be installed with great care to avoid problems.
Mortise
A common installation option in kitchens with a single countertop. If the countertop is made from a common laminated chipboard, fiberboard or wood, after much torment, you can cut the required holes with a thickness of 40 mm. without special tool and install by yourself.
Otherwise, when using a worktop made of artificial or natural stone, metal, glass, etc. materials, you will need the help of a specialist or a special tool to cut these materials. In the vast majority of cases, kitchen sets with expensive countertops are made to order and the hole for the sink is cut out during manufacture.
The disadvantage of this type of installation is the possibility of moisture penetrating under the sink to the place where the hole was cut - in the case of using cheap fiberboard and chipboard, the material in this place may warp and swell. To avoid this, the cut edges are treated with water-repellent materials (sealant, waterproof paint).
Mortise type, if installed incorrectly, can accumulate moisture underneath
Integrated type
In this type of installation, the sink is integral with the countertop, its rim is flush with its surface or protrudes slightly. Products of this type of installation are always made to order, no one installs them on their own.
The disadvantage is the difficult maintainability of the structure - in case of irreversible damage, both elements will have to be replaced.
Combined countertop and sink is quite a convenient solution for arranging the working area of the kitchen
Undermount type
Varieties of the integrated type, the sink in this case is located below the level of the countertop.
Design features require the water resistance of the entire worktop material, not just the surface. This requirement is fully satisfied by natural stone (marble, granite), in the countertops from which sinks of this subspecies are mounted.
Underbench type - a rare format of used sinks
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Mounting types for kitchen sinks
Kitchen sinks are an indispensable attribute, without which no modern kitchen can do. In the recent past, the consumer's choice of this device was limited to almost a single type - a white enameled sink, which was available in the homes of millions of our compatriots. Now the choice of sinks is simply huge, they differ from each other in shape, size, color, material, as well as the installation method, depending on the various types of kitchen sets and surfaces on which they are supposed to be installed.
Which type of installation is best for a sink?
Inset sink.
Installation of such sinks is carried out by cutting them into the countertop of the kitchen set. Almost anyone can install into an MDF surface, since, as a rule, there are no difficulties. If the working surface of the kitchen is made of stone or hardwood, then the installation of this kitchen attribute should be entrusted to specialists. The material for the manufacture of the sinks themselves is synthetic stone or stainless steel.
The installation of a mortise sink is made directly into the countertop, for which a hole is cut out in it, corresponding to the dimensions of the sink. As a rule, a template is attached to stainless sinks, according to which it is easy to cut a hole of the desired diameter. If there is no such template or a stone sink is being installed, then the following procedure should be followed:
- mark the location of the sink on the worktop;
- Place the sink face down on the worktop and trace its outline with a pencil;
- having removed the shell, draw another circle inside the resulting circle 1 cm smaller than the previous one;
- cut a hole on the second (smaller) diameter;
- to install using the existing fasteners.
This type of sink is most in demand among the consumer, due to a variety of designs, various shapes and sizes, as well as the presence of additional accessories (cutting boards, baskets, dispensers and other devices to optimize the cooking process).
A variety of mortise sinks is a sink that is installed at the level of the countertop. Such sinks are very aesthetic, but may not be installed on all types of surfaces. Usually they are installed in surfaces made of plastic or artificial stone. To install such a sink in the countertop, a part of the material is sawn along the contour of the future sink to the thickness of its side, which is recessed into the material of the countertop. Such sinks are made of stainless steel and artificial stone. Stone sinks of this type are made with a beveled edge so that the sealant used during installation is not visible when the work is completed.
Kitchen surfaces with such sinks are easy to maintain, so they are installed quite often.
Surface-mounted sink.
Such types are considered the most budgetary and are used mainly in modular kitchens, as well as in freestanding cabinets equipped with sinks. For the correct installation of this washing attachment, it must match the dimensions of the cabinet on which it is installed. Currently, shells of this kind are in less demand due to the fact that they are inferior in aesthetics to the previous type, but their functionality is quite high. Such sinks, as a rule, are capacious in volume, can be with several bowls and have an additional place on which you can place dishes during washing, defrost food.
Universal sinks.
In addition to the listed types, there are sinks that have a flat edge, which allows them to be mounted both on top of the surface and cutting inward. Such sinks are made of thicker steel, which makes its installation universal.
