Kitchen sinks of what material?

Kitchen sinks

The kitchen is probably the room in the house that creates the most headaches when decorating it. We must not only think about its design, we must also pay attention to the choice of electrical appliances or sink materials and countertops, in a way that is practical for us.

The choice of the material of the sink should not respond only to aesthetic aspects. The wide variety of materials: stainless steel, ceramic, silestone, composite and other synthetic materials; It allows us to choose the most suitable one not only to our needs, but to our economic possibilities.

The sink is an important element in a kitchen. Despite being the dishwasher a common household appliance in our homes, the sink is still a everyday work item. We use it while preparing food, to wash or clean dishes and kitchen accessories and also to deposit pans and pots.

Synthetic kitchen sinks

El stainless steel It is the most popular choice for its great value for money. Stainless steel sinks are attractive, sturdy, and easy to clean. The only "but" of this material is that over time it shows scratches and accumulates lime stains if the water is hard.

La ceramic and stoneware they are probably two of the most durable materials. Ceramic is a traditional, hygienic and solid material, although it can splinter under very violent blows. It is manufactured in many colors, which is really attractive. Less common is stoneware, a very resistant material, immune to chemical agents. Both have a high price, especially the latter.

Kitchen sinks

The latest trend is others Synthetic materials based on quartz and resins such as Corian, Silestone, Silacryl, Composite, etc. They easily adapt to modern and contemporary environments, due to the variety of colors and finishes. They can be integrated with the countertops, achieving a continuity effect. They are resistant to scratches and much cheaper than the previous ones.

As well the marble It is used in order to integrate the countertop and the sink. It is elegant but is easily scratched and damaged by acids or aggressive products. Given their characteristics and the need to use specific products to clean them, they are expensive.


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