Mobile Home Kitchen Sink Replacement - SINGLE BASIN
Samantha E
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Samantha E
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single basin stainless steel sink recommendations
Comments (9)I was going to buy a Kraus stainless steel sink until I switched over to a Blanco Silgranit sink. But if I were going to buy a stainless sink, I'd go with Kraus as has already been mentioned. The Kraus stainless sinks are the thicker 16-gauge, and the sinks come with sink grid and strainer for free. Many other sinks are the thinner 18-gauge. We like the thicker 16-gauge because it makes the sink less noisy and more solid-feeling. Although we decided against a stainless sink, we ended up buying a Kraus faucet, and really like it. What a lot of bang for the buck. I recommend buying Kraus products from expressdecor, cause our faucet arrived quickly and beautifully packed. Expressdecor had the best price cause they also usually offer a coupon for anywhere bet. 5% and 15% off (it's on the home page of the website). I have no affiliation with the company - I just liked purchasing from them. I wanted to add that you should tell your friend that often the "free" sinks that the installer throws in aren't that great. It could be a shape you don't like (perhaps your friend prefers a rectangular sink to the D-shaped sink that the installer has). And the gauge may be thin, rather than the thicker 16-gauge I mentioned. Or perhaps the free sink is not the right size. Find out what size is the sink cabinet, and let that size guide what the sink size should be, not what the contractor has available as a freebie. Here is a link that might be useful: Kraus Sinks at Expressdecor This post was edited by alwaysfixin on Wed, Mar 13, 13 at 19:08...See MoreWhere to find a single basin, 9'+ deep kitchen sink?
Comments (12)Westheimer Plumbing Supply would be a place to look locally. We looked at the Artisan single bowl and they had better pricing that online. Our Blanco prep sink came from them at about the same pricing. I would have bought my main sink from them, but by the time I found the right one and they were out of stock most places, I needed it quickly and went with the one place I could find one in stock -- I think I paid about $100 more, but I didn't have to live without a sink for another couple of months. I think I saw somewhere that their average discount is about 25%, but some things may have better pricing. They carry the Shaw's Original in case you want to check out fireclay in person. I loved that sink and still do. I would think that an undermount or something like a flush mount apron front might be better than a drop-in for butcher block. I'd be afraid that gunk could accumulate around that drop-in lip -- even a little moisture sitting there could cause problems over time. With an undermount, you'd know where any water is and be able to wipe it down well....See MoreSingle basin undermount kitchen sink
Comments (12)SouthernStitcher....your mom sounds a lot like mine! All the kids wanted to come to our house b/c it was the "fun" house and my mom was always feeding everyone! I have fond memories of the various KoolAid flavors...we each got to choose the "flavor of the day" on a rotating basis...even some of our friends got to pick! My mom also has a SS sink...not quite 50 years old (maybe 30 years...)...but she was just commenting yesterday that when she remodels her kitchen she thinks she'll keep the sink b/c it's in such great shape. I don't know what "brand" it is, but I'm not sure it matters much if you get a sink from a reputable manufacturer. ++++++++++++++ If you do a search, you'll find a lot of threads about sinks...depth, grids, single vs double, SS vs fireclay vs cast iron vs granite composite, etc. Here are some things... If you will be under mounting your sink, the depth will be the depth of the sink + the thickness of your countertop. So, my sink is 9" deep with 3cm (~1-1/4") granite. That means that my sink is approx 10-1/4" deep. The taller you are, the harder a deep sink is on your back b/c you have to lean over farther to get to the bottom of the sink. The larger the ledge in front of the sink, the more you have to lean in to get to the sink. Sink grids will raise the bottom of the sink up an inch or so. They also keep things off the bottom so that it's easier to rinse the sink (items aren't sitting on the bottom blocking access to the drain), they're flat so things don't tilt, you can drain dishes on them w/o re-immersing them in dirty/soapy water, they protect the bottom from scratches, etc. You'll find this information and a lot more if you do a search. Search one of two ways: (1) Directly in GardenWeb. Use the search button on the bottom of the thread list page, not the the top of the page. (2) Using Google or other search engine. If you do it this way, be sure to specify "site=ths.gardenweb.com" as part of the search (at least for Google)....See MoreSuggestions for a drop-in, single basin, SS sink for 36" base cab?
Comments (1)Oh, there are so many cool sinks out there now. It makes it difficult, doesn't it? I love buying things made in America because it keeps Americans working. However, if something is made elsewhere and suits my needs, and I can't find something American made that does, I would still buy it. I think the key is reading reviews. I bought Kraus sinks for my remodel (not yet installed but they are lovely; I've actually petted them). Kraus are made in China but I read reviews on numerous websites, including here, and all but just a teensy few reviews were resoundingly positive. I doubt they're all getting radiation sickness and just don't know it, lol. I'm guessing you haven't had much response only because so many people do undermount it's possible nobody here has personal experience with that sink. You may have to search for reviews elsewhere. Sorry I'm not much help. It is a very attractive sink....See MoreSamantha E
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3 years agoI found one on Wayfair. It's a stainless steel single bowl sink 34 x 19. My husband had to trim the countertop sides just a tad. The maker is Dawn Kitchen and Bath Products, Inc. out of California, model no. CH368. It was less expensive on Wayfair than the manufacturer.
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