Sink is an indispensable accessory in our kitchen. How to choose a practical, beautiful, wear-resistant, brush resistant and easy to clean sink? Let’s introduce the sinks of various materials.
1. Stainless steel sink
At present, the most common and widely used in the market is stainless steel sink, accounting for 90% of the sink market. Major well-known brands mainly research and produce stainless steel sink. Stainless steel is an ideal material for kitchen sink. It is light in weight and easy to install. It is wear-resistant, high-temperature resistant, moisture resistant, not easy to aging, not easy to corrosion, not oil absorbing, not water absorbing, no dirt hiding and no peculiar smell. In addition, the metal texture of stainless steel is quite modern, which can achieve versatile effect, with various shapes and suitable for various styles, It is unmatched by other materials.
2. Artificial stone (acrylic) sink
Artificial stone (acrylic) and artificial crystal sink are also very fashionable. They are a kind of artificial composite materials, which are formed by high-temperature processing of 80% pure granite powder and 20% enoic acid. It has rich patterns, high selectivity, corrosion resistance, strong plasticity and certain sound-absorbing function. There is no joint at the corner and the surface is relatively smooth. Compared with the metal texture of stainless steel sink, it is more gentle, and acrylic has rich colors to choose from. It is different from the traditional tone. The cloth color is uniform and the color is exaggerated and bold. It can be said to be unique. It is simple The other side of the primary color is also loved by some families who advocate natural style.
However, most artificial stone sinks do not use such exaggerated colors, but use traditional white. In addition, the sink can be connected with the artificial stone table without joints, which is not easy to leak or retain bacteria. However, be careful when using this kind of sink. Sharp knives and rough objects will scratch the surface and destroy the finish, which is easy to be scratched or worn. And it is not resistant to high temperature. The pot just taken off the stove cannot be brushed directly in the sink.
Artificial stone is relatively fragile, but it is difficult to repair in case of external force scratch or high temperature fracture. On the other hand, it is penetration. If the dirt is not wiped off for a long time, it will penetrate into the surface of the sink, so the sink of this material is also faced with this problem. At present, the sink made of this material has basically withdrawn from the market, unless your family doesn’t cook much and completely pursues the decoration style.
3. Ceramic Sink
The advantage of ceramic basin is that it is easy to take care of and clean. After cleaning, it is the same as the new one. It is resistant to high temperature, temperature change, hard surface, wear resistance and aging. Most ceramic sinks are white, but the ceramic sink can be colored when making, so the color is actually rich. The owner can choose the appropriate Ceramic Sink according to the overall color of the kitchen to add a trace of aura to the overall design of the kitchen, but the price is naturally more expensive.
The disadvantage of ceramic sink is that its strength is not as strong as that of stainless steel and cast iron. If you are not careful, it may be broken. In addition, the water absorption is low. If water penetrates into ceramics, it will expand and deform. The most important thing about the ceramic sink is to see whether it is fired at high temperature. It must reach a high temperature of more than 1200 degrees Celsius before it can be fired at high temperature, so as to ensure the water absorption of the basin. No one wants to make fish for a long time. On the other hand, it is the glaze. Good glaze can ensure good cleanliness. The important reference indexes for choosing ceramic sink are glaze finish, brightness and ceramic water storage rate. The product with high finish has pure color, is not easy to hang dirty scale, is easy to clean and has good self-cleaning. The lower the water absorption, the better. Personally, I think that single tank is better.
4. Cast iron enamel sink
This kind of sink is rarely available in the market. Cast iron ceramic sink used to be the most common. The outer layer is fired with strong cast iron at high temperature, and the inner wall is coated with enamel. This sink is solid and durable, environmentally friendly and hygienic, beautiful and generous. The only disadvantage is the weight. Because its own weight is too large, it is required to take measures to strengthen the table when making cabinets. There are not many cast iron sinks in China, only Kohler’s family. But this kind of material is similar to ceramics and is afraid of hard things. It has gradually stepped out of the modern kitchen.
5. Stone sink
The stone sink has high hardness, is not easy to stick oil, will not rust, is corrosion-resistant, and has good sound absorption. It can be seen completely in its own color. It is a natural color, which will be adopted by the personalized family in expressing the personal style of the kitchen. There are still relatively few users, and the price is also more expensive.
6. Copper sink
Some sinks will be made of copper plate, with a thickness of about 1.5mm. The same sink can integrate classical European and modern design styles, and incorporate fashionable, practical and personalized design concepts. It is applicable to all kinds of kitchens, furniture, cabinets and sanitary ware, and can show elegance, dignity and luxury. Generally, many users who pursue a unified style will choose! Its price is relatively expensive.
Post time: Mar-09-2022