Stainless steel for the manufacture of sinks for dishes, perhaps one of the most famous and popular materials. Its advantages are determined, firstly, by high strength, and secondly, by good hygienic qualities, ease of care and, thirdly, by external attractiveness and low price. Such selection criteria are sufficient to ensure that the stainless steel sink does not lose its popularity in the market for many years. And this is despite the appearance of new, modern and impeccable in appearance products from granite, glass, artificial stone and even wood.
If we dwell in more detail on the quality and design features of stainless steel sinks, their advantages and disadvantages, the following should be noted. As an element of the design of the kitchen set, these designs are universal and suitable for any design, color and style of the room. Modern manufacturers produce not only classic "stainless steel", shining with a smooth polished surface or having a light semi-matte satin sheen, but they also make options with a light relief in the form of a simple pattern that simulates a rough linen weave or other texture.
A stainless steel kitchen sink with a matte textured surface is good because it almost does not show stains and salt deposits from hard water, which is extremely attractive for prudent housewives.
A good "stainless steel" should be made of a high-quality alloy of chromium and nickel with a thickness of at least 7-8 mm, which provides it with excellent corrosion protection, impact resistance, and resistance to high temperatures. Agree, it’s good when you can safely put a hot pot, a frying pan, pour boiling water, oil, etc. into the kitchen sink. It is very important that the stainless steel sink meets the necessary environmental safety requirements, that is, the steel from which it is made was used in the food industry, did not contain heavy metals as an impurity, and resist corrosion well. One of the best, but at the same time expensive, is the AISI304 alloy, which really meets all quality requirements.
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stainless steel sink is made in two ways: stamping from a solid steel sheet and welding, when the bowl is connected to the base by welding. The second method allows you to make a sink of any depth and configuration, which, of course, is much more convenient.
The welding seam is masked by thorough grinding and polishing. The stamping method is good in that the product has impeccable tightness.
A variety of manufacturers represent their products on the modern market. Among European companies, TEKA, FRANKE and BLANCO can be distinguished, whose sinks are of high quality and, consequently, price. More democratic is the assortment of Turkish manufacturers "ARTENOVA", "OSCAR". The products of Chinese firms are quite competitive, which are distinguished by a wide assortment, low price and high quality.
A stainless steel sink has two drawbacks: high noise levels from pouring water and insufficient surface protection against scratches. Otherwise, it is quite flawless.
When choosing a sink, be guided by your needs and desires. Fortunately, there are so many models and configurations of these products that they will be able to satisfy the tastes of the most fastidious buyer. Stainless steel sinks are produced for the kitchen set , which are very easy to install and are specially made for cabinet kitchen furniture. When choosing, pay attention to some functional features of the "stainless steel". Firstly, its depth should be at least 18 cm, then water will not splash and splash out. Secondly, you need to take into account that traces of drops and stains remain on the shiny polished surface, but it is easier to wash it from greasy coating. Matt is more difficult to launder, but no spots are visible on it. Thirdly, you should pay attention to the manufacturer, domestic or imported, well-established in the market, on the packaging of goods and the availability of a quality certificate.