Sink purchase

1、 Material selection

At present, the kitchen sink in the market is made of stainless steel. There are also some ceramic sinks and artificial stone sinks for selection, but the proportion is very small. Stainless steel sink, with its light material, good texture, environmental protection, durability, corrosion resistance, easy care, rich style and other characteristics, occupies the absolute mainstream in the kitchen sink market.


2、 Selection tank size

When selecting a stainless steel sink, consider the width of the countertop of the cabinet and the overall length of the kitchen. Generally, the width of the stainless steel sink is 100-150mm smaller than the countertop of the cabinet. In general, the width of the countertop of the cabinet is 500-600mm. Taking the 550mm countertop as an example, 400-450mm is the most appropriate choice. In addition, a certain operating space should be reserved between the sink and the furnace head, so the overall length of the sink should be considered. Generally, 800-980mm is appropriate.


3、 Basin size of sink

The main basin of the sink should be large enough, and the dishes used at home, especially the commonly used pots, should be able to be cleaned in the main basin, otherwise there will be a lot of trouble. If the kitchen space is sufficient, it is better to choose a large and a small child mother double basin. When washing small kitchen utensils or small amounts of food, it can save a lot of water.


4、 Water tank appearance

There are various shapes of sinks in the market, such as square basin, round basin, rotary basin, and fashionable sinks, which can meet the needs of different aesthetic values and kitchen structures. The choice of which shape of sink depends on personal preferences and kitchen conditions. For example, larger kitchens with corners can choose corner sinks, which can effectively use the space at the corner of the kitchen. For general kitchens, considering the overall area utilization rate and the convenience of the overall layout of the kitchen, it is appropriate to choose a square sink.


5、 Sink surface treatment

The surface of the sink is generally divided into mercerized surface, polishing, sanding and pearl sand. At present, mercerized surface is very popular in China. Some businesses call it fine wire drawing, which is very beautiful and rich in texture. It is a kind of treatment process and effect between mirror light and sanding. It has both the brightness of mirror light water tank surface and the texture of sanding water tank surface, which fully reflects the characteristics and noble temperament of stainless steel, and is durable and not easy to scratch, especially the fine silk grain can ensure that the water tank surface is easy to thoroughly clean, Therefore, the sink can be often used and new.



Matters on how to purchase sinks

Sink is the most frequent operation area of the kitchen, known as the heart of the kitchen, so it is very important to choose a good sink for future kitchen life


What kind of sink is suitable?

The mainstream of kitchen sink is stainless steel sink. Compared with other synthetic materials, it is more environmentally friendly, sanitary, easy to clean, free from dirt, oil absorption, discoloration, and is often used as new. In addition, it is wear-resistant, high temperature resistant, impact resistant, corrosion resistant, rust resistant, and has good toughness (weak elasticity) to protect tableware from damage. Stainless steel has a service life

◆ Stainless steel 201? Or 304? 201 stainless steel has high hardness, poor tensile property, easy to break and rust when stamping, short service life of the sink 304 stainless steel has good heat resistance, corrosion resistance, good toughness, and excellent machining performance to ensure the quality of the sink. Of course, 304 stainless steel is selected

◆ What style of sink do you choose? It is necessary to match a suitable sink according to the overall decoration style of the kitchen and family. Is it simple, European or Chinese?

◆ How big and deep should the basin be? How thick is the material and what surface is the sink?

1. In general, the water tank with large cleaning volume has good practicability, and the depth of 210mm is better, which can effectively prevent water splashing. Whether the basin gallbladder is large on the left or small on the right should be determined according to the layout of the kitchen; The size of the pot should be determined according to the size of the household tableware (the size of the wonderful pot, soup pot, bowl and butterfly should be able to put the pot into the sink for washing)

2. When selecting stainless steel sink, the material thickness should be moderate, 0.8~1.2mm is the best; Too thin will affect the service life and strength of the sink, and too thick will easily lead to the loss of good toughness of stainless steel, which will damage the tableware.

3. The flatness of the surface is also the key. Generally, the flatness of a good sink is 0.1mm. If it is uneven, it will lead to water leakage.

4. The best surface treatment is wire drawing, which is also a popular surface treatment process for high-end sinks; It is easy to clean, does not hide dirt, is not easy to scratch, and is often used as new. (See the previous description for other surface advantages and disadvantages)


How to select sink accessories?

It is not only necessary to have a good sink, but also the drainage fittings and auxiliary fittings of the sink.

● Select the large diameter drainage (50mm) environment-friendly PP or ABS material with U-shaped bend downcomer, which is odor proof, fast drainage and smoother; Good materials have a long life

● Large diameter drainage (50mm) double-layer slag separator stainless steel drainer is selected for double-layer filtration, which is not easy to block and has smoother drainage

● Auxiliary accessories (chopping board, asphalt blue, etc.) perfectly matched with the sink, more convenient to use