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Single Bowl Stainless Steel SinksClick Here to shop Single Bowl Stainless Steel Sinks by Size! Our supply of single bowl stainless steel sinks come in a surprising variety of shapes and sizes- something for any room in your house! Single bowl sinks are ideal for kitchens with limited countertop space or for wet bars in your entertaining areas. They also serve as a great addition to any sleek, modern bathroom. If your style calls for something flashier than traditional stainless steel, try our single bowl sinks in tones of copper or brass, or an extra-polished sink that will stand out more than the usual satin finish. We offer topmount, undermount and apron front sinks to accommodate your decorating preferences at a variety of price points. Several shapes and sizes are available, including round, rectangle, and ones cut to fit in a corner. All sinks come with insulation to reduce the sound of water splashes, and most models ship free to the continental U.S! Shop today and add a stainless steel sink to brighten your home. |
Single bowl stainless steel sinks are appealing additions to kitchens, home bars and bathrooms. Their appearance, strength and smooth texture have long made stainless steel sinks popular, with demand increasing incredibly over the last two decades as stainless steel appliances have become more and more in vogue. Manufacturers continually release new designs with improved features and innovative looks, increasing the selection of single bowl stainless sinks available on the market. This means you'll have no problem purchasing the perfect sink to fit into your home, but it can make actually identifying that ideal fixture difficult.
To simplify your shopping experience, the Single Bowl Stainless Steel Sinks Buyers' Guide highlights the most popular features found in today’s single bowl sinks. Our guide is a shopping companion intended to give you unbiased advice on the various options available today as well as to explain some commonly used terms to assist you with your search.
Types of Sink Styles
Manufacturers produce single bowl stainless steel sinks in standard, primary styles. While personal preference and your existing decor will largely determine what type of sink you select, some styles are better suited to specific purposes than others. The types and their benefits and considerations include:
Major Styles
Topmount sinks - Also called drop-in sinks, topmount stainless steel sinks are mounted into your cabinetry from the top. The sink sits in the existing hole in your countertop and features a lip or rim that covers the cabinetry immediately adjacent to the hole.
Special Styles
Shapes Once you determine what style of sink is best for your countertop and cabinetry, you can turn your attention to the shapes available for single bowl stainless steel sinks. Like styles, the shapes of sinks each have distinct benefits and drawbacks.
Size Terminology When discussing single bowl stainless steel sinks, you'll encounter some terms that relate to the dimensions of the fixtures. Understanding these terms will help you to compare between models and select only pieces that fit into your existing decor.
Tip: The length, width and diameter of your sink all depend on the size of the hole in your cabinetry. To determine what size of sink your space requires you can consult your building plans or measure your existing sink. Keep in mind that for oval sinks, you will always need to measure from the widest point of the sink to determine the length. Square and rectangular sinks are most easily measured from corner to corner. The diameter of round bowls can be taken from any point to its opposite point.
Stainless Steel Terminology
Manufacturers use a specific set of industry standard terms in specifications for single bowl stainless steel sinks. The following is a rundown of these important terms to help assist with your shopping:
Type
While all stainless steel consists of iron mixed with carbon, other metals called alloys are often added to the mix, resulting in a variety of types of stainless steel. You'll most commonly find Type 304 austenitic stainless steel in sink fixtures. Manufacturers add a blend of alloys that includes either manganese or nickel to Type 304 as well as enough chromium to take up 16 percent of the total volume of the steel. The end result is a non-corrosive, food-safe surface that is ideal for use in kitchens, bars and bathrooms.
Ferritic Type 430 steel has no other alloys besides chromium. The steel is often used for making equipment and parts that will be subjected to high heat and is not common in sinks. An even more rare variety of steel, Type 410 martensitic has 12 percent chromium and a small amount of nickel as its alloys. It is uncommon to find Type 410 outside of industrial settings.
Tip: For single bowl sinks in laboratories, specialty restaurants and other commercial settings where extremely hot liquids and equipment are used, Type 430 steel may be preferable to Type 304.
Gauge
When stainless steel is made, manufacturers produce it in specific thicknesses known as "gauges." The thickest and strongest stainless steel typically used in sinks is 14, which is 1.98mm in size. As thickness decreases, the gauge number increases. In sinks, the thinnest steel typically used is 20, measuring. 95mm.
Tip: For bathroom and bar sinks, the gauge of steel is not nearly as important as in kitchens and other locations where heavy pots, pans and equipment may require washing.
Finish
After stainless steel is produced, the metal is brushed, buffed and polished to create its appearance or finish. The various techniques used to create finishes each have a specific number assigned to them. No. 4 stainless steel is what you'll most commonly encounter for single bowl stainless steel sinks. The finish is considered "brushed," meaning that it does not reflect light across its surface.
Sometimes called satin, the No. 6 finish reflects light on some portions of the surface, but not on others. The No. 7 finish is considered "near-mirror," while the No. 8 finish reflects light across its entire area and is the true mirror finish.
Tip: The higher the finish number of your single bowl stainless steel sink, the more fingerprints and splashes will show on its surface.