I don't know the aftermarket manufacturer of my sink drain basket/flange, but I can tell you NOT to use plumber's putty for the flange, be sure to use silicone caulk. Putty can cause staining.

My drain basket is separate from the drain cover, and is a narrow, deep-relative to size- stainless perforated basket. It came with my sink, and works great. I love being able to toss it in the dishwasher to keep it clean.

I just had my silgranit diamond super single with offset drain put in. Typically the garbage disposal comes with a flange but not a drain basket. I bought the Blanco 441232 3-in-1 stainless disposal flange and didn't use the flange that comes with the InSinkerator garbage disposal. The entire thing is make of stainless steel. This is for use in conjunction with a garbage disposal. There's another model with plastic flange that is for no garbage disposal so make sure you buy the correct one. I purchased it via a non-Blanco website. The quality seems great but I can't say much about the use as I haven't cook with my kitchen yet.

If you like the look of brushed stainless steel, just buy a garbage disposal and install it. Blanco makes plastic inserts that cover the stainless if you prefer that.

I used the flange that came with my ISE disposal. As Joseph mentioned, it's a brushed stainless. Typically a strainer basket is not needed or used for a garbage disposal drain, what would be the point?

Thank you for all replies. Seems I'm a bit confused ...please educate me... A basket strainer is only used if you do not have a garbage disposal? A flange is required whether or not you have a garbage disposal? (This is the part that connects the sink to the drain pipe)? If you do have a garbage disposal (and no basket strainer), what do you have in the bottom of the sink where the hole is? Thank you!

A disposal comes with it's own flange and stopper, for a single bowl sink this is all you need. (unless you want a different finish)

For a sink without a without a disposal you will need a separate flange and basket strainer/stopper.

I agree with what Cookncarpenter wrote. If you are installing a garbage disposal, you will not need to buy a flange or drain basket for your Super Single sink (great choice BTW; once you have a corner drain, you will never go back to a center drain).

You didn't ask, but I will still give advice about garbage disposals. Make sure you purchase one that is either 3/4 hp or 1 hp, no less. Anything with less than 3/4-1 hp will not grind food as well and will not have longevity. As to which hp to get--3/4 or 1 hp--people pick 3/4 hp over 1 hp because the 1 hp measurements might not work with their plumbing setup. If the 1hp measurements work with the location of your plumbing outlet (ask your plumber), get a 1 hp. As to brand, there are really only two: Waste King and Insinkerator. Other names are simply re-badges of those 2. Both are excellent. I wish all appliances had 2 excellent manufacturers to choose from! Each has pros and cons, but you will do fine with either one.

I got the basket flanges that go with the garbage disposal because I have kids...

... we have other "things" go into the flange opening on occasion. Spoons, valves for bottles and cups, etc. I want control over what I shove down there. Also, I prefer not to attempt to grind bones, potato peels, celery, silk from corn, etc. In those instances the deep stainless basket is very nice to have.

Also, think of the future... In some places they are moving away from allowing garbage disposals at all because the aging sewer system can't handle it. If our municipality ever goes to compost pickup (Portland Oregon offers a curbside service) I'd like that as an option.

I got a super single blanco sink installed last week, love it. I got cafe brown so I ordered a oil rubbed bronze insert to cover the stainless steel look of the ring from the insinkerator garbage disposal and got a black flange. Gl you'll love your sink, just hope your not as nervous as me using it :)

Great comments - I'm now debating whether to install a garbage disposal or not. Thoughts on whether to have a garbage disposal at all??? Pros/Cons?

Due to health reasons, I make all my meals from scratch (no processed/boxed foods, etc), & probably spend anywhere from 1-3 hours in the kitchen/day. Right now where I'm renting, I just prep on the kitchen counter throwing everything away in a small shopping bag that is on the counter, then I throw the whole bag (with garbage) into my garbage can.

I am with mama rachel. I want to control what ends up down below and I love their super deep basket, way more attractive than the old screenstrainers. For compost, blanco sells a product called solon, very ery pricey and only workable in some configurations....but very nice.

Practigal-what are you referring to? (Super deep basket vs screen strainer?) can you attach a picture or link showing this? Thanks...

Here you goBlanco Solon link

Thanks!

I've found a Blanco sink with "remote drain" rotary dial control, can I remove the rotary control and cap it, or does it still operate if I have an insinkerator?