When choosing a kitchen sink, factors such as family composition, food culture, installation and operation of the sink( depending on the design of the headset, ease of use of the product), the general design of the kitchen and a number of others should be taken into account, not least.
But if some model liked it, then before deciding on its purchase, you need to pay attention to some other important points, which we'll talk about. Let's start with how to install the sink.
Mortise
This method can be used to install the washing yourself, without the help of a specialist. Probably, in part, and therefore, such products are purchased more often than others. They are also convenient because the countertop material does not play a role - it is easy to "carve" such a car wash into an artificial stone, wood chipboard, wood and the like. The main thing is to ensure full sealing of the place of its contiguity to the surface of the base( around the perimeter) to prevent water leakage inside the cabinet.
waybill These types of products have some limitation in the installation, although it does not present any difficulties. In fact, this washing replaces the cap of the cabinet headset, so it can be mounted only if it consists of separate sections. If you want to buy a sink of exactly this type of performance, you will either have to order( pick up) a kitchen set with a component part for its dimensions( read the size of the cabinets here), or look for a product that fits the size of the installation site.
But this is not the only( albeit relative) complexity. It is more difficult to ensure the sealing of the joints between it and the adjacent pedestals of the headset. In addition, in such places will accumulate dirt, the smallest remains of products. Therefore, proper care of the surface will be somewhat difficult.
Integrated
This method is convenient because the washing can be arranged at the request of the hostess - level with the countertop, just above it or below. The choice of the installation method is determined directly on site. But it is unlikely that you will be able to perform the installation yourself, because you will have to use a special tool, and the lack of practical skills will complicate such work.
Although in terms of ease of use and the possibility of combining with any set, such products are preferable.
Substrate
A variation of the previous version. In fact, the product "sinks" into a thick table top, becoming one with it. Mounting is more complicated, and not for every headset such a sink is suitable.
So, we have figured out the way to install the sink, and now go to the dimensions and shape.
Linear dimensions
They are selected based on the installation site. The landlady decides for herself what part of the area of the table top should be given under the sink.
Form
It has a variety of wash bowls - from rectangular( square) to oval. For lovers of extravagance, there are more complex options, such as trapeze. Experts believe that the most optimal - round, because the cookware has the same shape, so the useful area of washing will be used to the maximum.
Depth of bowl
The bigger it is, the more large items you can put in it. For example, a pan with a high rim to fill with water. Yes, and load the sink can be a lot of dirty dishes. But here it is necessary to take into account factors such as the height of the curbstone and the growth of the hostess. If she is forced to stand all the time, bent over, it is unlikely that it will last long.
It is necessary to take into account the mixer model, in particular, its spout parameters. For example, how high is it located? If the sink is "shallow", then water splashing can not be avoided. It is assumed that the depth should be at least 20 cm.
The presence of "wings"
This implementation offers a number of advantages. For example, you can put some of the dirty dishes on the edge of the sink to make it easier to wash it separately.
Number of bowls
If the dimensions of the countertop are allowed, then the product with two or even three bowls is much more convenient for the hostess. For example, with the simultaneous processing of different products. But here again it is necessary to focus on the design of the mixer( all the same length of spout, the method of installation of the device).It is possible that one will not be enough.
The material of your future washing should also be paid attention, because it directly depends on its service life.
Metal
Brass and copper are inferior to "stainless steel" in terms of quality and cost. That is why the latter is more popular. It is necessary to pay attention to the thickness of its sheet - it should be at least 0.9 mm .
Specialists note only 2 drawbacks of stainless steel sinks - uniformity of shade and "noisiness" during operation.
If the product has a significant depth, then it is necessary to check the quality of the seams, since such models are made by welding individual parts. On sale still there are also enameled sinks, but their shortcomings( chips, cracks under thermal and mechanical influences) do not need comments.
Granite
It should be noted that this is not a "pure" stone, but a mixture of its crumbs with a polymer. Therefore, it is necessary to purchase products of only well-known brands, since there are products on sale( for example, Chinese), in which the share of granite( to reduce costs) is reduced. This makes the car wash less resistant to aggressive substances and drastically shortens its service life.
Pottery
Options - faience and porcelain. Despite the huge number of "pluses", such washes are characterized by their disadvantages - weight, complexity of installation and "fear" of impacts on the surface.
Composite materials
Composition - polymer + filler( fiberglass, stone crumb, sand and a number of others).In terms of operation - the most practical, given the acceptable cost.
Accessories
It is necessary to pay attention to whether it is possible to install a shredder( disposer) for food waste? Everything else - cutting boards, batchers, baskets - at the discretion of the hostess. Each manufacturer has its own set of models.
Sink prices are in a wide range, and this is understandable, given the diversity of their models.
The cost of the most popular, from "stainless" with 1 cup, starts from 750 rubles. Depending on the performance and the manufacturer, it can reach several tens of thousands( in rubles).
Articles of artificial stone - from 6.5 to 25-35 thousand rubles, But mostly it's imported sinks. Domestic prices are cheaper.
Analogues from ceramics, as a rule, are somewhat more expensive and are sold at a price ranging from 8 to 30 thousand rubles.
From the point of view of durability and low cost, experts advise buying stainless steel sinks in Russia.
