Are there NON zero radius Stainless farmhouse sinks?

13 years ago

I am looking for a 30" or smaller stainless farmhouse sinks but it seems that all of the ones I find have zero radius corners. I would prefer to not have that .. but seems it may not be an option? Is this an impossible thing to find?

Do I search for "near zero radius" or what is the key term I am looking for??

Thanks.

And if you have any recommendations (even zero radius that aren't hard to keep clean) let me know!

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alwaysfixin
13 years ago
One 30" stainless farmhouse sink with what are called "low radius corners" is the Kraus KHF-200R3-30. As a bonus, it comes with free strainer and sink grid (a grid can be $80 extra from other companies). Many websites sell the Kraus, but I'll link to Overstock's listing which has about 30 reviews of the sink, so you can read those too.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kraus 30-inch Farmhouse Sink at Overstock
cplover
13 years ago
I know this has probably been asked before but what do you mean by (non) zero radius? I have not heard this term before but am also looking for a smaller ss farmhouse sink. I also get the terms negative and positive reveal confused too
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ravmd
Original Author
13 years ago
I am just learning too.. but from what I understand zero radius means 90 degree angles in each corner so the bottom of the sink is perfectly flat (vs. slightly angled towards the drain). So i am a little concerned that water or dirt will sit or in the corners vs with a "low radius corner " (thanks alwaysfixin!) it may be easier to keep clean and dry.

Alwaysfixin.. thank you!! that one looks like it may be perfect. Glad to know they do exist!
OCJeff
13 years ago
I have a zero radius sink -- but it's not intalled yet.

What it means is that the corners are 90" angles, but there is a slight tilt towards the drain on the bottom. This can be seen in the creases in the sink towards the drain (refer to first reply's link).

This can also be seen on almost all of the sink's on Galaxy's site.

-Jeff

Here is a link that might be useful: Galaxy Stainless Sinks
deeageaux
13 years ago
All the people paying top dollar for luxury sinks with zero radius corners have dirty wet sinks.

No sink,at least any decent sink,has a perfectly flat bottom. It is angled toward the drain. Even zero radius. Even if you can't tell by eyeballing it.
kngwd
13 years ago
I just bought the 30" Kraus from expressdecor.com. The day it arrived I was admired the angled sides and sloping to the drain (whatever that's called!). It's an awesome looking sink!! I paid just over $500 w/free shipping for everything shown in the overstock link PLUS a gorgeous matching Kraus faucet w/pull-out. I highly recommend!
OCJeff
13 years ago
Here is another non 'Zero Radius' Fanke sink...

Here is a link that might be useful: Franke Site
timber.j
13 years ago
I have one of these sinks (a 33 inch one):
http://www.fhpkindred.com/productgroup.php?group=1003&node=2&lvl=1
It's a division of Franke.
ravmd
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13 years ago
Thank you for clarifying... makes sense now that even a zero radius is slightly angled. They are all beautiful sinks.. thanks for sending some ideas. Looks like Kraus, Franke and Ticor all have some great sinks.

So far it seems the Ticor's are zero radius and Kraus/Franke - zero and low radius?

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