| What is stainless steel? Stainless steel is an alloy (or mix) of steel, chromium and nickel. Two details to look out for when selecting a good quality stainless-steel sink are the grade and the gauge of... |
| The gauge of stainless steel refers to its thickness on a scale of eight to 30 – the lower the number, the thicker the stainless steel. The most common gauge for good quality kitchen sinks is from 16... |
| Why choose stainless steel? Stainless steel is the most common choice for kitchen sinks and with good reason. It’s a very durable material, which is easy to clean and requires very little upkeep. Stainless... |
| Type: Top-mount sink When you are choosing a stainless-steel sink for your new kitchen, the two most common installation options that you will be offered are under-mount and top-mount. A top-mount sink,... |
| Type: Under-mount sink An under-mount sink is mounted underneath the benchtop. In this case, the bench cut-out is completely exposed, making under-mount sinks best suited to solid surface benchtops, such... |
| The main advantage of an under-mount sink is the continuous flow of the benchtop surface, making it easy to wipe crumbs and water straight into the sink. If you wish to add a drainer board, you can choose... |
| All-in-one benchtop and sink If you choose a stainless-steel benchtop for your new kitchen, you can have it manufactured to include the sink as part of the whole benchtop unit. Your benchtop manufacturer... |
| How many bowls and what size? The number of bowls you choose, and the size of each is up to you. It will usually depend on how much washing up you do and what you currently use your kitchen sink for. I... |
| Zero radius You may hear the term zero radius during your search for the ideal stainless-steel kitchen sink. Zero radius refers to the shape of the corners of the sink. As opposed to the more conventional... |
