How to choose a quality sink for the kitchen - a detailed description of all parameters , standing attention

Choosing a sink for the kitchen, not least to consider factors such as family composition, food culture, especially the installation and operation of the car wash (depending on the design of the headset, ease of use of the product), the overall design of the kitchen and a number of others.

But if some model and the like, then before making a purchase decision, you need to pay attention and even some important points, which we'll talk.We begin with the installation of the washing method.

Mortise

sink This method can be set independently, without the help of a specialist.Perhaps, partly so that such products are purchased more frequently than others.They are convenient in that the material does not play the role of the countertops - this is easy to wash "punch" in the artificial stone, chipboard, wood and the like.The main thing - to ensure complete sealing of the place of its adjacency to the surface of the substrate (on the perimeter) to prevent leakage of water into the stone.

Surface

products of this type have a limitation in the installation, although she does not pose difficulties.In fact, this washing substitute cover pedestals headset, so it can be mounted only when it is composed of separate sections.If you wish to buy a car wash just such a performance would have to be ordered or (select) kitchen unit with a part of its size (about the size of cabinets read here), or look for a product that is suitable for the size of the installation site.

But this is not the only (albeit relative) complexity.It is more difficult to ensure the sealing of joints between it and the neighboring tables headset.Moreover, in such places will accumulate dirt residues smallest products.Therefore, proper care of the surface will be a little difficult.

Integrated

This method is convenient in that the cleaning can be arranged at the request of the hostess - flush with the top, just above or below it.Selecting setup method is determined in situ.But to perform the installation is unlikely to succeed, as the need to use special tools, and the lack of practical skills complicate this work.

Although in terms of ease of use and the possibility of a combination with any such product suite is preferable.

underbench

variation of the previous execution.In fact, the product is "recessed" in the thick tabletop, becoming one with it.Installation is more complicated and not for each headset fits this sink.

So we figured out a way to mount sink, and now for the size and shape.

Linear dimensions

They are selected based on the installation location.Mistress decides itself what part of countertop space is to give under the sink.

Form

She's washing bowl is diverse - from a rectangular (square) to the oval.For lovers of extravagance, there are more advanced options, such as a trapezoid.Experts believe that the most appropriate - rounded as cookware has the same shape, so useful washing area will be used to the maximum.

bowl depth

What is more, the larger items can be placed in it.For example, a pan with high side to fill with water.And wash load can be a lot of dirty dishes.But here it is necessary to take into account factors such as the height of tables and hostess growth.If she is forced to constantly be bent over, it is unlikely that it will stand for a long time.

should be taken into account and the model of the mixer, in particular, the parameters of its spout.For example, how high it is?If washing "fine", the water spray can not be avoided. believed that the depth should be at least 20 cm.

Availability "wings»

This design has several advantages.For example, you can put the dirty dishes from the edge of the sink, it was easier to wash it separately.

number of bowls

If you allow the dimensions of the countertop, then a product with two or even three bowls - much more convenient for the hostess.For example, when simultaneously processing different products.But here it is necessary to focus on the design of the mixer (all the same length of the spout, the method of installation of the device).It is possible that one will be sufficient.

materials of your future cleaning is also necessary to pay attention, because its life depends directly on it.

Metal Brass and copper inferior "stainless steel" by the ratio of quality and value.That is why the last is more popular.It is necessary to pay attention to the thickness of the sheet - it should be not less than 0.9 mm .

Experts say only 2 sinks lack of "Stainless Steel" - the monotony of color and "noise" in the operation.

If the product has a considerable depth, it is necessary to check the quality of welds, as these models are manufactured by welding individual parts.The sale is still there and enamel sinks, but their flaws (chipped, cracked under thermal and mechanical stress) in the comments do not need.

Granite

should be remembered that this is not a "clean" stone, and its crumb mixture with the polymer.Therefore, you should only buy products of famous brands, as the sale of products are found (eg, Chinese), in which the proportion of granite (to reduce cost) decreased.This makes cleaning less resistant to aggressive substances and drastically reduces its lifetime.

Pottery

Options - faience and porcelain.Despite the huge number of "pros" are characterized by washing and disadvantages - high weight, installation complexity and "fear" bumps on the surface.

Composites

Composition - polymer + filler (glass, crushed stone, sand and some others).In terms of operation - the most practical, given the reasonable cost.

Accessories

necessary to pay attention, whether it is possible to install a shredder (dispouzer) for food waste?Everything else - chopping boards, dispensers, baskets - at the discretion of the hostess.Each manufacturer - their own equipment models.

on cleaning Prices are in a large scale, and this is understandable when you consider the diversity of their models.

cost of the most popular of "Stainless Steel" with 1 cup starts from 750 rubles.Depending on the model and manufacturer it can reach several tens of thousands (in rubles).

Articles made of artificial stone - from 6.5 to 25-35 thousand rubles, but mostly imported washing.Domestic cost less.

Analogs of ceramics are usually more expensive and is priced in the range 8 - 30 thousand rubles.

In terms of durability and low cost of the experts advise to buy stainless steel sinks in Russia.