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Does anyone have this Ruvati 33" Undermount Workstation sink?

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

There are some reviews on various websites but I am hesitant. It doesn't look like the cutting board is flush with countertops when on the upper track. How comfortable and functional is the cutting board to use as a proper cutting board and not just an additional flat surface to cover the sink? Any additional feedback would be great! My husband really wants this sink for the built-in drying rack. Trying to see if the other components make it worth it. ;)

Thank you, I hope!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079ZKYVSH/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

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Aglitter
5 years ago
Hi! I don't own a Ruvati but I did see one in person recently during my own search for a new kitchen sink. I wasn't impressed with the quality of the Ruvati, to be honest, though it was a step above a Kohler workstation sink in material and workmanship. The Ruvati has a roll-up drying rack, so it's not built-in. I'm currently looking seriously at a Havens Metals sink. They have quality workmanship at reasonable prices. This company used to manufacture sinks for Rachiele until recently. You can ask for an upgrade to 316 stainless steel with Havens, and it won't be that much more expensive.

As for the level of the cutting board, there are different theories, and I don't really recall where the Ruvati board sat. One theory is that to have the board lower than the top ledge of the sink helps contain the water and mess better. Another theory is to have the cutting board sit higher than the sink keeps knives from hitting the countertop material. I've seen photos of cutting boards people have had custom made for their workstation sinks to be precisely level, which is something you could easily do. Hope I'm not too late with this advice. I actually found the thread doing a general search for reviews on workstation sinks.
Jerry Jorgenson
5 years ago
We've had a Rachiele sink for over two years, use it daily, and I've yet to have any knife hit the counter top. Actually, the countertop rarely needs cleaning because all the mess is in the sink.
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