Are all 16 gauge sinks the same?
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I'm confused on stainless gauge # and sink quality
Comments (33)I have been going coo coo lately trying to find a sink. I have one I bought two mos ago , ADKY, that already has rust in the brushed stainless grooves on the upper left lip that sits ON the countertop. Now that is just not gonna work. I have learned more than I wanted to have to learn at age 72. Check out the reviews on these sinks and you will be flabbergasted. Much of the talk here has been about gauge and sound quieting when the main talk should be about how easy these stainless steel sinks rust and scratch so easily. It is just not acceptable. I removed an old SS sink that NEVER had rust issues whatsoever to place the new one that is rusting . I will just not tolerate it being there. That is when my search began and I sadly discovered how the sink makers are ripping us all off. Why can't they make them like the older ones anymore???? 304 is standard and it rust extremely easy. The majority of sinks out there are 304 mixture. The next marine-grade would be 316. Not easy to find in the style you may be looking for but it corrodes less easily and I assume is pretty rust-resistant. At the moment I have a 33” x 22 “ Workstation Topmount / Drop-in Nano Black Stainless Steel Sink, 16-Gauge Bowl w/ Integrated Ledge in my sites. They say it is made with premium 16-gauge Nano black stainless steel and the deck is made with an extra-thick 9-gauge 4 mm Nano black stainless steel. Nao black stainless steel also offers rust-proof long lasting durability, performance and lustrous beauty. Moreover, Nano black stainless steel repels water and more dirt resistance than normal stainless steel – easier cleaning and maintenance! It has a 9-gauge deck. It has nano-PVD finish, the stainless steel is overlayed with a colored mat finish that is resistant to wear and abrasion. The finish has a matte texture that is fingerprint and stain resistant. They claim it will never rust or tarnish. I may be willing to find out lol. Not fond of the blk but I have been pushed into that corner because it seems the only one I can find that hopefully will not rust. Here is the sku # SKU: WSRT3322-BLK The best of luck to ya. If anybody has any other suggestions please comment below....See More16 vs. 18 gauge Stainless Steel sink? Ticor or Universal?
Comments (8)16 is commonly used in zero and half radius sinks because the thicker steel is needed when the shapes are not stamped out. Either is wonderful providing the grade of the steel itself is high quality. The percentage of nickel and chromium determines corrosion resistance. The higher the percentage, the better the grade of stainless. 304 grade stainless is comprised of 18% chrome and 10% nickel. Look for "Certified" 304 Stainless Steel....See MoreStainless steel kitchen sink-Ticor 16 gauge vs. Kohler 18 gauge
Comments (11)Is your ticor sink the 405? Can't find it anywhere. Galaxy tools have them backordered till early Dec "IF" they arrive, could be held up in customs so he says. I am scared to take the chance and my fabricator really wants to get going. My other choices are the Kohler 3099 D sink which is quite pricey (anyone have one installed?) or an off brand from Builders spec that is basically the same size as the Ticor except overall width is a little smaller. It is from Italy and the salesgal online says people rave about the sink. Decisions, decisions............. If anyone knows of an available Ricor 405 please let me know, doesn't look like overstock has the right one....See MoreApron Sink or Farmhouse Sink - Stainless Steel - 16 gauge retro fit
Comments (8)In my business, the cabinet installer sets the farm sink or apron front sink. Then the quartz or granite (or whatever) tops are templated with the sink in place by the countertop fabrication company. Two weeks later, they set the tops....then I send out the plumber for the hookup....See Moredennisforman
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