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Elkay Perfect Drain?

5 years ago

Does anyone have any feedback on the Elkay Perfect Drain?

I love LOVE the idea of removing the seam around the kitchen sink drain, because that whole area is really my main problem zone for sink grossness. But when searching for some feedback here, I only saw a few threads with no comments, and a single comment where a Perfect Drain INSTALLER said they found nothing particularly special about the drain to justify any increased cost.

I wonder if anyone who actually LIVES with the drain has any feedback, though. Do you find it stays cleaner? Or do you just find the gunk gathers in a slightly different spot?

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AJCN

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

We installed an Elkay stainless with perfect drain in my Dad‘s complete remodel of his ski house. It’s awesome! We were just there for Spring Break and I am the cook. I really like it. Sleek, simple and clean. No gunk at all! If I needed a new sink at home, I’d install the same one. The one he chose was in the “Lustertone” line.

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Shannon_WI
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I don't have it, but I DO remember reading someone's post that they had the Create Good Sink with a seamless drain, and said it wasn't easier to keep clean. Sorry, I cannot find the thread.

Edited to add: found the thread! It was Nidnay's comment:

[https://www.houzz.com/discussions/sinks-drain-location-julien-vs-creategoodsinks-and-prep-sink-question-dsvw-vd~5136025[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/sinks-drain-location-julien-vs-creategoodsinks-and-prep-sink-question-dsvw-vd~5136025)
southeasthouse thanked Shannon_WI
southeasthouse
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you SO much Shannon_WI. It had not occurred to me to check for feedback on the basically identical Create Goods sink.

I'm still a little torn. The commenter says the rubber part still gets filthy, but that is the case with my regular drain as well - the rubber gasket leading to the garbage disposal is gross. But that edge around the drain - sometimes with a logo imprinted on it! - is still a gunk collector as well. So is she describing edges that STILL exist within the drain, or new edges that are created further down???

I don't expect this drain assembly to solve all my gunk problems. I just want therm reduced. So I would cry foul if it just MOVES the problems to a different spot.
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Sue 430
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southeasthouse thanked Sue 430
southeasthouse
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you, Sue! That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I was feeling silly about letting the Perfect Drain weight my choice towards one sink, if it was a totally worthless feature. I'm thrilled to hear you think it makes cleaning easier.
southeasthouse
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Thanks, shadowpiper! The lack of gunk is exactly what I am after!
P McG
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@southeasthouse which sink did you end up going with and do you love it? Or anyone else reading this thread. Do you have one of these drains and do you think it's helpful or not? I'm starting a remodel in a couple weeks and I'm having the same dilemma. Thanks!
mle0782
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We also have an Elkay sink with perfect drain and really like it—no issues whatsoever and we cook a ton. Both sides are so much easier to clean than the old style models.
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I love the drain in this Franke Peak:
P McG
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I ended up deciding on this little beauty 33" Elkay Fireclay 40/60 Double Bowl Farmhouse Sink with Aqua Divide (small bowl to the left with the disposal)

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