16 vs. 18 gauge Stainless Steel sink? Ticor or Universal?
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ticor vs. blanco, pricing and gauge question
Comments (3)I believe you are confusing the composition of the stainless (i.e., chromium and nickel -- the 18/10 reference) to the thickness/gauge of the stainless steel. It's also confusing because the lower the gauge, the thicker the steel. I have a Ticor sink. It's wonderful. Galaxy was great to deal with. I found out about them via Gardenweb and it was one of the best deals I found....See More16 vs 18 gauge stainless steel sinks--what's the difference???
Comments (39)"Can anyone who has a 16 gauge sink comment on whether it flexes when you push the bottom of it? i have an 18 gauge sink and it flexes a bit." It isn't the gauge of the steel; your sink is improperly mounted. It's probably a double bowl with no stanchion between the bowls and it's probably clipped or blocked in place. A strapped 20 gauge double bowl sink cannot budge as that would defy the laws of physics. If your sink is flexing, it's leaking. If it's leaking, it's unsanitary, creating bug habitat, and endangering any reinforcement rods in your top....See MoreinBest Bang Stainless Sk- Ticor still best option?
Comments (13)If you want stainless, check out Kraus sinks on overstock or expressdecor. Kraus sinks are made with the thicker 16 gauge stainless and come with sink grids free. Having said that, I agree with MizLizzie that the Blanco Silgranit is a preferable material to stainless steel. I am on my third kitchen reno, and have had two Silgranit sinks so far. They're so great. No scratches, no water marks, always looks clean. Sorry MizLizzie couldn't find a color that was right for her kitchen, but IMHO, the biscuit color (if you want light or cream-colored) or the anthracite (if you want dark-colored) go with everything, and there's a bunch of other colors too. Anyway, I'm never going back to stainless, no no....See MoreNeed input on Julien sinks 16ga vs18ga
Comments (11)Julien sinks are handmade. They have specialized sizes and a wide variety of options. Their 16 g sink is very thick and the finish is excellent. It's a beautiful sink and top of the line as far as stainless is concerned. Franke is another high quality sink with excellent configurations. I've not seen a Kraus sink in person nor have I owned one. I did buy an 18 g Elkay drop in for the laundry room and it's nowhere near as nice as the Julien. Having owned both, I would only buy an 16 g for sound and durability. There is a difference in the grade of stainless used in Julien sinks and the Chinese made brands but I'm not sure it's enough of a difference to matter to most people. If a top of the line sink is a must, or their sizing is needed (I needed a 30 x 16x 10-inch sink which is difficult to find) then Julien is the way to go. Their accessories are expensive but, if the sink is installed for it, they have a cutting board that can slide across and a steel strainer as well. I really loved the depth of the sink as my kitchen space was limited and it gave me huge flexibility for prepping and reduced splashing. I'm tall but with the grid I didn't find it too deep at all. Otherwise, Kraus 16 g is a great value and there are many styles. It's an opportunity to save some money with 0 difference in function or looks....See Moreathomesewing
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