Kitchen Sink Buying Guide
How to choose a kitchen sink?
Choosing the right kitchen sink is one of the most important decisions you can make. Your kitchen sink will have a significant impact on your day to day life, and you want your sink to stand the test of time. Food preparation, cooking, washing and cutting are important tasks which can be very efficient – even enjoyable – when you have the right sink.
Learn how to pick your kitchen sink in 5 easy steps!
MINIMUM CABINET SIZE:
- You need to determine your kitchen cabinet size before you start shopping for your new sink.
- Standard kitchen cabinets come in size increments of 3" (for example: 18", 21", 24" etc.)
- All BLANCO sinks indicate the minimum cabinet size requirements.
All BLANCO sinks are: Durable, hygienic and long lasting. Sinks should always be made from quality materials. They’re not as easily replaced as other kitchen elements Think about maintenance of sink materials when choosing. High-maintenance might not be best for a heavy-use sink.
DROP-IN KITCHEN & LAUNDRY SINKS:
Drop-in sinks are typically easier to install than an undermount sink. Depending on the thickness of your countertop it could save an inch or more of clearance in the cabinet below the sink. If you have a laminate countertop, then this is the sink for you.
SINGLE BOWL
PROS: Popular for their functionality and generous bowl size. Large items can be manoeuvred easily. If you want to maximize the space inside your sink, a super single is an excellent choice.
CONS: You will need to be able to juggle different tasks if you want to do them at the same time. For example, thawing out meat for dinner while washing dishes could be tricky!
KITCHEN FAUCETS
The beauty of our faucets goes beyond the surface with impeccable styling details infused from the inside out. BLANCO kitchen faucets include high-quality ceramic cartridges that are long lasting, smooth in operation and pressure resistant. Our faucets are made of solid brass construction and fully insulated hand sprays to protect hands from heat. BLANCO kitchen faucets are equipped with colour-coded, flexible braided stainless steel inlet hoses for ease of installation.