Sink - one of the important elements of the arrangement of the kitchen. The mood with which you cook depends on its quality. Before buying a sink, decide where it will be located. This largely determines the basic parameters: shape, size, design.
How to choose a sink
Of great importance for the functioning of the sink is the shape of the bowl, its depth, diameter and placement of the drain hole.
The sink needs not only to be bought, it is important to install it correctly. According to the installation method, sinks are divided into:
- waybills;
- mortise;
- integrated.
An overhead sink is laid on the pedestal instead of the countertop. It is quick and convenient to install, move. The pipes are hidden by a pedestal.
To install mortise sinks, you need to cut a hole of a certain size. The appearance of such sinks is attractive, but it is impossible to install a new different shape instead of the old mortise.
Integrated sinks - a single complex, which is manufactured to order and installed by specialists. She does not understand and does not separate from the countertop.
The shape of the sink can be rectangular, round and other shapes. In this case, rectangular can be ordinary and angular.
Rectangular easy to install overhead. But they can be both mortise and integrated. Round can only be installed in a mortise way. For them, more space is needed than for rectangular ones, while the bowl of such a sink itself will be less than that of a rectangular one on the same table. They are installed in spacious rooms.
Custom shaped sinks are made to order. Usually they are also located in spacious rooms.
Wings of the sink are stands for clean dishes, which can be located on one or on either side of the bowl.
Sinks differ in the number of bowls. There may be one, two. Some sinks have an additional compartment for defrosting food.
Sinks differ in the material from which they are made. It could be:
- a natural stone;
- fake diamond;
- ceramics;
- metal;
- plastic.
Natural stone is beautiful and durable. There are invisible spots on it. But chemicals can spoil it. At the same time, artificial stone products are lighter in weight, cheaper in price. But it’s more difficult to care for them, because the spots on them are more visible.
Ceramic sinks are beautiful, but not strong enough. Metal lightweight, durable. But the noise of water is heard more strongly in them than in ceramic ones.
Manufacturer of sink "Ulgran"
Sinks Ulgran ("Ulgran") are produced in Ulyanovsk by A-Campazit. The material from which they make their products is artificial marble. Customers love Ulgran artificial stone sinks. Reviews indicate that it is the material that is often crucial when choosing a product for the kitchen.
The assortment includes sinks in different colors: white, gray, dark gray (black), beige.
There are products with one sink of a round or rectangular shape, with a wing, one or two, or without them. You can buy a sink, consisting of two bowls, large and small. They have an ergonomic shape, the platform for the mixer is raised.
The manufacturer claims that the products of the company "Ulgran" are hygienic, easy to clean, resistant to high temperatures, do not scratch and do not deteriorate from shock. Experts say that the material the wash is made of is not susceptible to chemicals and compounds.
Positive reviews
Evaluating Ulgran kitchen sinks , reviews by many users say that these are modern and high-quality products. They like the size, the material from which they are made. They note that the sink is deep, so it is convenient to wash the dishes in it. The sound of falling water is not heard. It is extinguished by the shell material - artificial marble. It is made from two fractions. The users like the design of Ulgran sinks - strict and at the same time modern. Convenient valve-strainer that closes the hole.
Price of a sink "Ulgran"
Customers especially like the low price of the product. The cost of washing is approximately 4-8 thousand rubles. And this is at a time when products from other manufacturers cost 15-20 thousand rubles.
Some stores sell sinks, slightly lowering their prices.
Negative reviews
There are claims to complete the Ulgran sink. User reviews say that a tube of sealant, which needs to be washed, is sometimes semi-dry. This leads to the fact that you need to postpone the installation in search of a new one or painfully tinkering in a tube with improvised means, trying to find the liquid fraction there.
Some buyers say that the gasket on the siphon from the kit turned out to be thinner. Therefore, it is often not possible to achieve tightness when installing the Ulgran sink.
Reviews of some users make complaints about the instructions for the buyer. The installation manual indicates the dimensions of the cut, which must be done in the countertop in order to install the sink. But buyers are advised to make the hole diameter smaller by a few millimeters. Otherwise, at the slightest deviation of the saw, it may turn out that the sink simply falls into the hole made. And they consider the most correct solution to measure the diameter (for round) or the length of the sides (for rectangular) washing. Then drop a couple of millimeters for the passage of the saw. So it will be easier to install Ulgran sinks.
Reviews note that the rubber o-ring is slightly smaller than the hole in which it is installed. This causes it to hang during clamping.
Overflow has sharp rough edges. This may result in cuts when washing or cleaning the sink. Therefore, users recommend sharpening them a bit with a file. Consumers also note that over time, metal inserts in the drain rust.
How do Ulgran stone sinks behave when in contact with various substances? User reviews of light washers from Ulgran note that the products absorb the color of the liquid that enters the sink. And cleaning with mild agents, as the instruction recommends, does not help; you have to wash with chlorine-containing products. They allow you to get rid of the yellow plaque for a while, but then it appears again.
Users note that there are no sides at the edges of the sink. Therefore, water flows to the countertop.
Sinks "Ulgran" and hot water
How do Ulgran sinks react to hot water? User reviews say that under the influence of high temperature it cracks and ceases to be airtight. Do not put hot dishes removed from the stove into the sink, pour hot water.
It happens that after pouring hot water at the sink, the bottom completely disappears at once. However, the water may not necessarily be hot. Sometimes the bottom falls off when you try to wash the dishes with water heated to a temperature of 50-60 degrees. This is one of the reasons why the Ulgran kitchen sink gets negative characteristics. User reviews consider it absurd that a dishwasher should not be filled with hot water.