Kitchen sink preferences?

[Baz]

Currently have the one that came with the house when I bought it in '96. Drop in 33x22 Kohler white enameled cast iron.

Well the cast iron is rusting along the edges so it's time to replace.

Counters are turquoise colored tile.

I think stainless would be OK or some kind of stone/granite.

I want to stay with the double sink.

Currently have double handles with high arch type faucet - no separate spray line/faucet.

Local HD has this one in stock for only $269, so I'm leaning that way:

All-in-One Stainless Steel 33 in. 2-Hole Double Bowl Dual Mount Kitchen Sink in Brushed Finish with Faucet

I like that is has sound deadening coating on the bottom and also comes with the faucet that can drop down.

Opinions and/or comments welcome!

[rusnak]

That looks nice. I would say don't go with an under counter sink. That one is over the counter, so it'll support a good amount of weight.

[MRM]

We just went though a similar search. We had an integrated Corian sink and countertop that developed cracks. We had to cut out the sink and install a stainless steel drop-in. No under the counter sink would fit the space, so drop-in it was. If you can find an under the counter sink to fit I’d strongly advise going that way.

This is the sink we got and it is better than the Glacier Bay, although slightly more expensive. https://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-Verse-Drop-In-Stainless-Steel-33-in-4-Hole-Double-Bowl-Kitchen-Sink-K-RH5267-4-NA/205209869

I strongly recommend this one. It has a low profile so it is as close to flush with the countertop as possible. The surface is then countersunk so that water that get into the sink surface doesn’t flow back onto the countertop. Both features are priceless. And it has sound deadening. 18 ga stainless steel.

The link I attached is for the 4 hole version. I actually bought that and used a blank to fill the holes because that’s what they had in stock and I didn’t want to wait, but they have two hole versions too. But I would still recommend this over the Glacier Bay even if you have to buy the blank to cover the holes. It looks even nicer with the blank, IMO.

[Jeff Alton]

When we redid our kitchen 4 or 5 years we went with a single basin. Never ever will I have a double sink again. EVERYTHING fits in this sink that needs to go in a sink. 30X17X11 interior dimensions.



Cheers

[look 171]

Baz, I suggest you look into a sink by a reputable companies. I like the German, Swiss, or American make sinks (A bit on the pricey side). They are true stainless unlike the cheap Chinese SS imports, they rust. We have installed a few of these imports from various local sellers including Amazon. They all seem to have tiny pin holes size brown spots over time. One wipe, off it comes making it seem like food stains but upon closer inspection, it is rust. How do I know this? I had them in my rentals and decided to remove it to prevent trouble down the road. There are good sinks out that are true SS, so ask questions and be careful.

Just because they are made in China, that's doesn't mean they are all bad. Blanco seems to be pretty good even with ones made in China. I don't want to start to name brands here but if you like I can offer suggestions.

[look 171]

One other thing to look for is the gauge thickness. If you are sick of cleaning off the siht from the small crack where the strainer meets the sink, look into integrated drains on SS sinks. No more lip to clean, its welded in or stamped in as a single piece eliminating the strainer portion leaving only the stopper. I think they still have a patent on this.

[NY65912]

For a SS sink you can't go wrong with Elkay

[Shuie]

https://www.schock.de/int_en/sinks

We put one of these in our kitchen in 2007. 30" single bowl under mount. I will never have anything else in my kitchen. You can't stain or burn it and it still looks brand new after 15yrs of hard use.

[Seahawk]

We basically have the same sink in your link, Baz...except the dual sinks are the same size. Kitchen remodel is about ten years old with no issues.

Depth was key to my wife as was the faucet with the pull out nozzle that can also spray. We have the same one in out "mud room".

[mjohnson]

Mud/laundry room here...

I've gone industrial ('merican via webstaurant.com). Blinged it up with dynamat on the sides to quiet it down. That should be the last sink I buy - but you have to be thoughtful with the drain and associated plumbing. The sizes aren't always what you find at the Big Orange Box store. Also, mine didn't have an "overflow" outlet either but that might get added.

And of course we went overkill with the dangly hose in the coil spring "pre-rinse" faucet, again from the restaurant supply. Why? Simply because if you're going to go too far, go all of the way...

[Cairo94507]

Definitely a single-basin sink. If you go with SS, make sure it is a quality sink and then take the time to spray some sound deadening stuff on the back side to reduce the noise level.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Jeff Alton

When we redid our kitchen 4 or 5 years we went with a single basin. Never ever will I have a double sink again. EVERYTHING fits in this sink that needs to go in a sink. 30X17X11 interior dimensions.



Cheers

Yeah, I want to go with a large single sink. Washing things like big pots is such a pain in anything else.

[911_Dude]

One big sink for the win. Double sinks are for hand washing and rinsing. Who does that any more?

[Baz]

Thanks for all the replies and input!!! REALLY appreciate it!

Regarding a single vs double sink - I do hand wash my dishes and don't use a dishwasher - so that's the reason I will be going double.

This one in my link already has sound deadening built into the bottoms. According to the reviews - there is no issues with noise.

Also, the one in my link INCLUDES the faucet - which adds a value of $75 or more - so looking at others at a lower price with no faucet you have to take that into consideration.

The stainless steel is T304 18 gauge so should be just fine for my needs.

I've looked at some others from the suggestions here and so far I still like my original choice. No doubt I could get a higher quality for a little more but at the same time I don't think I'm settling for a cheapo here either. And it will still be an upgrade to what I have now.

I will post photos later. Going to go ahead and do the work today starting with removal of the old unit.

Thank you again!

[908/930]

I am another one who prefers a large single sink, much better for cleaning cookie sheets and I really like cookies.

[drkshdw]

We did a single basin for awhile and replaced it with a double. Single sinks are great if you have a dishwasher. I am the dishwasher and hand washing dishes in a single sink sucks.

[URY914]

Single sink for sure. You can get bigger cars parts in them.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by 908/930

I am another one who prefers a large single sink, much better for cleaning cookie sheets and I really like cookies.

I did an exhaustive time/motion study on sinks and common tasks; I then measured every utensil, pot , gadget and dish in the house for space/weight/cube considerations. I have a MS in Systems Engineering and know what the f I am doing.

My answer was my wife wanted two sinks so that is what we did

[908/930]

My answer was my wife wanted two sinks so that is what we did. LOL, yes there is that factor.

[vash]

i like a big wide basin. i need it to fit baking sheets and more importantly my largest cutting board.