IS this a good sink? Kraus pax zero radius 28.5 inch
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Comments (7)We have a Blanco zero radius. For the first several years I loved it! No problem to clean at all! Now....8 years after our remodel it always looks horrible. I'm tired of always needing to pay extra attention to the corners. We did a full remodel and it's one of the very few regrets I have (the other regret is our French casement window.) Now that the sink is older, black sludge clings to the corners and the bottom and side 90-degree angles. As soon as I clean it, it appears immediately after anything is dumped into the sink. It feels really unhealthy. If I could, I would change our two zero radius sinks in a flash. Again, I absolutely loved them for years (and defended them quite vigorously). Then for a while it was just a "little" problem and I didn't mind brushing out the corners fairly often. Now it's hard to make it look good....See MoreAre zero radius sinks really that hard to clean?
Comments (12)Mine isn't HARD to clean but it looks like it needs to be cleaned a lot more often than any other sink I've had in the past. First couple of years were fine (I think the factory coatings helped a lot). But now, as they have gotten older, it seems like we just dump something into the sink and black gunk stays in the corners and creases. I feel like I pick up the sink brush every time I pass one of the sinks to give the corners a once-over. Brushing out the corners or using a scrubbie in the corners isn't HARD but I'd rather not have my sink looking like it needs to be scrubbed out just because the corners are collecting gunk. Flushing the toilet after my son forgets to isn't HARD but there are things I'd rather not see. Since we have 2 zero radius sinks, I have 8 corners, 8 sides seams and 8 bottom seams that all need "extra" attention. I loved my sinks at first. But time has changed my mind. And each year I regret the choice more than the year before. Our sinks have been installed since 2005. When choosing a sink, I decided only to listen to what I wanted to hear. I ignored the sound advice from a professional chef who said that zero radius sinks are not approved for commercial applications because of the likelihood of harboring bacteria. This is just about the only complaint I have with our renovated kitchen. Maybe others don't have this problem but my problem is very real and visible. There are some sinks that are very close to zero radius but not quite as extreme which is what I would choose if I could do it over again....See MoreAlmost Zero Radius Sinks
Comments (14)On the Kohler page. I've cut and paste from the page (link below). The KOHLER Strive undermount sink is available in five configurations; each with accessories included, and features 10-millimeter corner radii for easy cleaning and nine-inch basin depth for soaking and cleaning large cookware. As an installation benefit, the 10-millimeter radii allow for easier counter cutting in comparison to sharper corner radii. The Strive family of sinks is constructed of 16 gauge stainless steel, a thicker, more durable gauge than many others at this price point. Here is a link that might be useful: hohler Strive...See Morekitchen sink - is Kingston a good brand?
Comments (26)Carisue - as ci_lantro said, I hope you are happy with the decision to go with the single bowl and your husband comes to appreciate it as well. As someone who had a double bowl sink for many years, I could not wait to get a large single bowl when we renovated and would never go back. Such a HUGE improvement. As for no prep sink, your husband could always toss scraps into a bowl if he’s prepping while you are at the sink and then just run them down the disposal once prep is done. As for faucets, the Delta Trinsic is indeed a very nice looking faucet that would go well in a modernish/transitional kitchen since it is a single handle with clean lines. Go look at some in person and see what you like, while faucet prices can be crazy, there should also be quite a few under $300 that would fit well in your new space. If you have a Costco membership (or if a friend does) they have a few Hansgrohe options that are priced very well and would work with the aesthetic you are going for. Surf the Costco site to see what they have, it’s hard to beat the price point and we had one for years in our former home without issue and put another one in when we renovated. I really liked the trinsic but wanted brushed nickel vs chrome and that option (at the time) drove the price up on the trinsic more than I could justify. Then I found the Hansgrohe Lacuna at Costco that came in the brushed finish and with soap dispenser (check out the Never MT on amazon - awesome) for $200 and it was too good to pass up....See Moreck_squared
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