Modern industry offers customers a wide selection of plumbing products. One of the new products is Polygran sinks made of artificial stone. They have a lot of advantages and an unusual look, but not many buyers are familiar with their characteristics.
Polygran Company
On the Russian market, sanitary equipment made of artificial stone is offered by the Polygran company. Its main focus is the manufacture of furniture for kitchens. One of the company's new products is a kitchen sink made of artificial stone.
Production Features
Sinks are made from complex materials - quartz and crushed minerals. For the manufacture of sanitary products, two versions of artificial stone are used:
- Tolero is a quartz stone mixed with an adhesive.
- Polygran is an artificial stone from various components.
Based on these two materials, high-quality sanitary ware of various shapes and colors is produced. Thanks to original design solutions and excellent functional qualities of the Polygran sink, the reviews of which are only positive, are able to satisfy the most sophisticated tastes.
Composite artificial stone, from which sinks are made in Polygran workshops, was invented by the company's technologists. 80% of it consists of granite chips, and 20% of adhesives. Resins and polymers are added to the crumb to compact the granite base.
Sinks at the factory are cast from this mixture. The manufacturing process is very laborious, but guarantees excellent bowl quality. In order for the body of the plumbing fixture to be homogeneous and without cavities, pour each wash on a vibrating table. Vibration allows you to compact the mass so that it has no pores. This improves the washing performance even when compared to natural stone, which may contain natural flaws. At the end of the process, it is polished and coated with a special composition that protects the surface from harmful effects.
Variety of products
Given the various architectural solutions of the kitchens, the company has developed a number of Polygran sinks made of stone, from which you can choose the option that is suitable for each particular case. Polygran offers its customers the following types of sinks:
- round;
- oval;
- angular;
- with right or left working wing;
- built into the kitchen cabinet;
- special.
A wide range of models allows you to choose for each kitchen the option that is suitable for its space and meets the preferences of the hostess. The assortment offers special products with two compartments. There are sinks with a free side around the bowl. Variants have been developed with a corrugated wing, on the surface of which water does not linger and rolls down into the sink.
Synthetic stone characteristic
Sinks from this company have a number of positive properties:
- Such a sink does not collect plaque and dust, unlike other products. Pollution is easily washed off with a sponge, and only in extreme cases should household chemicals be used.
- Sinks for the kitchen are made by casting. Her bowl has no seams and is cast entirely. Therefore, leakage is excluded in it, there are no cracks.
- Sinks "Polygran", reviews of which are only positive, have high strength. Therefore, dishes and washcloths do not leave traces or even small scratches on them.
- Stone sinks are environmentally friendly, as they consist of a natural base. They do not emit harmful substances, do not leave harmful components on the dishes.
- Sinks made of composite material are diverse in appearance and design. For any kitchen and a variety of styles, you can choose a sink in the right color scheme and the necessary model.
- Artificial stone is very strong, therefore durable. The Polygran company gives a guarantee for its products up to 7 years, and with gentle handling - up to 10 years. During this period they will reliably serve their masters and will not change their appearance.
- About Poligran sinks customer reviews are the most enthusiastic. This is a fairly expensive product. However, they are still much cheaper than their counterparts made of natural stone, and look almost the same. Therefore, if there is a desire to decorate the kitchen with an unusual sanitary ware, it is worth paying attention to the sink made of composite materials based on stone from the Polygran company.
Operational Features
On such kitchen sinks, household dirt can easily be washed off with a sponge. If the sink is very dirty, it can be washed with household chemicals. Do not use abrasive detergents. It is also forbidden to treat the sink with acetone and compounds containing it. In addition, it is necessary to exclude the ingress of concentrated acids onto the artificial surface.
How to choose the right one?
When buying a sink, first of all, you need to know the size of the table on which it will be installed. It is also worth considering the features of the organization of work processes in the kitchen.
For a small kitchen space, a corner sink is more suitable, which will occupy the usually unused part of the surface of the kitchen table. To save space, it is better to install a sink with one bowl and without a functional wing. If the kitchen is little cooked, then choose a smaller sink. If the cooking process is complicated and it is often cooked, you should choose a sink with several bowls. In such models, you can simultaneously wash the dishes, defrost food or leave the washed dishes to dry.
The most functional are round and rectangular shapes of Polygran sinks. Customer reviews about them are the most emotional. A round or oval bowl due to the absence of angles at which contaminants usually gather is easier to wash. In addition, the company produces a trapezoidal shape of sinks, which is suitable for lovers of unusual solutions in the interior.
If the kitchen has a dishwasher, and basically it will cope with washing the dishes, then it is worth choosing a smaller sink, so as not to load the space. If the dishes are washed by hand, it is worth looking at the deep and voluminous models with a functional wing, on which you can leave the kitchen utensils to dry. The optimal depth for a sink that will be intensively used is about 20 centimeters.
Choice of sink design
Since shells made of artificial stone are made on the basis of natural filler, they have shades of natural stones - from light to dark. But the Polygran kitchen sink, according to reviews, can have bright colors - blue, pink, green.
One of the most common design decisions is the choice of the color of the sink for furniture. However, you can play in the decor of the kitchen and choose a sink in a contrasting color to the furniture. Especially good bright sinks will look against the background of plain light or dark tables. They will become an accent in the room.
In addition, "Polygran" produces solid models and speckled. The speckled shells are more functional - they show less pollution. Their appearance is more reminiscent of natural granite.
You also need to consider the quality of the coating: there are models with a matte and shiny surface. In all Polygran sinks, in the reviews, customers note the quality of workmanship and ease of use. Bowls with glossy surfaces look more presentable. Utensils on sinks made of composite materials never leave scratches.
Functional product selection
In addition to beauty, when buying a sink, you must pay attention to the technical parameters:
- for long-term operation, the wall thickness should be 12 mm;
- the diameter of the drain hole should fit the drain pipe and the house drain;
- left or right location of the functional wing.
The line of company models
Reviews of the Polygran sinks made of artificial stone are noted by their diverse models. They can be:
- Compact. These are small sinks, the depth of which up to 20 cm allows you to wash even tall kitchen pans. They are very convenient - they are suitable for a table 50-70 cm wide, and for an angular arrangement.
- Standard. Such models have the usual rectangular shape and are applicable for any placement - both along the furniture and across. Their main advantage is the lack of a pre-made drain hole, so they can be placed arbitrarily with respect to the sewer pipe.
- Paired. These are sinks with two equivalent bowls, which are suitable for spacious kitchens and large houses. They are longer than the standard version, and reach 80 cm at a usual depth of 20 cm.
- Non-standard. Among them are paired with two bowls, which are mounted above the pedestal in the corner of the kitchen. They cost more than ordinary ones due to their special solution. If such a model is not necessary, it is better to look at more traditional sinks.
What do customers say?
Most of the customers who bought the Polygran kitchen sinks in the reviews were satisfied with the purchase. I like the design and especially the high quality coating. They note that the sink can withstand a large load, does not lend itself to household chemicals, retains its original appearance and pleases its owners for a long time.