How to choose a granite sink

Washing in the kitchen is the most useful and indispensable assistant in the farm. Every day it is exposed to testing: washing dishes, cleaning of vegetables and fruits, defrosting products, random blows with metal cutlery, contacts with household chemicals, etc. Not every material will endure such extremal conditions, so it should be used to choose a sink. Granite has always been considered one of the most reliable and durable materials. Traditionally, it was used in the construction of walls, stairs and flooring, then granite countertops appeared, and finally, a granite washing was invented. In this article we will talk about how to choose a granite sink for your kitchen or bathroom so that it harmoniously fit into the interior and served as long as possible.

Requirements for washing

Before you go shopping or consider the catalogs of Internet platforms, it is necessary at least in general terms to explore the main characteristics of kitchen sinks and the requirements that they must respond. This is a special plumbing device that should perfectly perform its functions and at the same time be externally attractive throughout the life.

Traditionally, a metal sink is installed in the kitchen, a porcelain bathroom. However, as practice shows, these materials are not so much perfect, as it may seem at first glance. Porcelain can be painted and darken over time, dents and traces from potent detergents remain on the metal. But natural mineral is deprived of these shortcomings, so the washing of granite crumbs are so popular.

To understand how to choose the perfect version of washing for a kitchen or bathroom, you need to make a clear list of requirements:

1. Capacity - kitchen sink should be maximum roomy and deep so that there it was possible not only to rinse the plates and mugs, but also wash a large pan, foca or cauldron. However, you should not choose too deep washing, otherwise you have to constantly bend and strain your back, hands, shoulders. The optimal depth, according to experts, is 180-220 mm. The size is determined not only by personal desires, but also the size of the kitchen itself. So, for a small room, a small washing is suitable for 1 cup, and for a spacious kitchen, you can choose the corresponding model for 2-3 bowls. They can be located along one line or at an angle. The angular granite washing will allow you to use more useful area and save space.
2. Temperature resistance - the sink material must withstand sharp drops of temperature, for example, if you have merged with hot water and immediately then turned on the cold.
3. Sleep resistance - various small troubles often happen in the kitchen: cutlery falls, the dishes are broken, they slip out of the wet hand of the pan, etc. That is why special attention should be paid to the ability of the shell to withstand mechanical effects. Granite itself is characterized by high strength, but it concerns only natural stone. If you need a cheaper option, you can see porcelain stoneware products with shockproof properties, such as Longran granite sinks.
4. Chemical resistance - washing should always be clean, and household chemicals helps to maintain cleanliness. With regular processing, the surface must maintain its structure and the initial appearance.
5. From here it follows the following requirement - simple care. Since the sink is recommended to be cleaned after each use, it should not be rapidly polluted so that you only have a pair of moving rag.
6. The sink design determines the kitchen interior, so you choose the plumbing after you have completed the repair. It should take into account not only the color characteristics, but also the geometry of the product and its material. Fortunately, granite sinks are suitable for almost any style and are presented in the widest assortment.
7. The cost is the price of the granite washing even with the most uncomfortable design, as a rule, is higher than that of porcelain or metal products, but this is just once again talking about reliability, durability and quality. If you are offered a product from a natural granite on a "funny" price, most likely you are trying to fool.

Useful Tip: Choosing a sink, decide in advance with the type of mixer. It is best to order all the components of one manufacturer so that they are combined by stylistry. Installing a new car wash in the kitchen makes it possible to install a chopper of food waste. This device has long been used in the West, but in our latitudes it is still in a novelty. Meanwhile, this thing is able to strongly simplify the management of the economy and reduce the number of household garbage several times - all skins from vegetables, squabbles and organic garbage will not go away in the bucket, but to swinging and wash off into the sewer.

Shape of granite sink

Kitchen granite shells can have completely different forms. Traditional rectangular or square products are cheaper than others, they are easier to install and to choose, in accordance with the kitchen set. Also popular are the round granite sink, but sometimes you can find in the stores products of different shapes.

Choose the form of the future sinks should, for reasons of practicality and comfortable use. For example, a round or oval sinks are often more spacious than the rectangular and triangular. By the way, and the water from this tank goes down the drain faster because it does not interfere with the corners.

Comfortable and functional kitchen sink must have at least two bowls. Of course, in many cases, does not allow food squaring "roam", and have to be limited to a small capacity for 1 cup. However, if you have the opportunity, do not hesitate to choose a sink of 2 or even 3 cups. Thus, at the same time you will be able to engage in several cases, for example, to defrost food in a bowl, wash dishes - in the other, and the third one will be able to use other family members, helping to prepare dinner. Of course, odnochashevuyu cleaning easier and faster to wash, but its functionality is very limited.

Installation of granite sink

Depending on the shape and configuration of products, there are several ways to install them. Sinks can be mortise or overhead. The first, as you can guess from the name, "crash" in the worktop, installing them in a pre-made hole. Typically, this installation is carried out for monolithic long worktops. Fastening can be carried out at different levels: under the tabletop, slightly above its surface or floss with it. The choice of location is influenced by the technical features of the model, the material of the table top and your personal preferences.

As for the overhead, they are simply imposed on the appropriate furniture, like a lid. As a base, special floor stands are used, which are replaced by countertops, as in the previous case. This method of installation is more suitable for composite kitchen heads, isolated from individual modular cabinets.

Review manufacturers

Before switching to the direct review of the most popular producers of mosses, we suggest familiarizing yourself with one classification that will facilitate the choice.

So, all sinks can be divided into 4 types by material from which they are made:

1. Natural stone - products from natural granite, onyx or marble, covered by protective transparent materials extending the service life and facilitating care. Due to the high cost of the original mineral raw materials and the complexity of its processing of the price of natural granite mooles may seem very highly overestimated, but they are justified by impeccable quality and almost infinite service life. These are exclusive products with a unique pattern of the surface, which can be safely ranked in luxury objects.
   
2. Pottery stoneware - this material has become widely known, due to the mass production of Italian floor and wall tiles. Porcelain stoneware is notable for consisting only of natural natural components: quartz sand and clay, and the color of it gives various oxides of metals. The mixture is subjected to high temperature processing, as a result of which it is baked and becomes incredibly durable.
   
3. Artificial stone - usually such washes are called acrylic, composite or made of molded marble. Most of the composition of the material accounted for mineral natural fillers, the binder is acrylic resins, the color is attached to painting pigments. Artificial stone is the same durable and durable, like a natural stone, but at the same time weighs less and cheaper than and deserved its popularity.
   
4. Stone agglomerate - such products are the result of a successful combination of characteristics of natural and synthetic materials. In the agglomerate there is from 70 to 95% of the natural stone crumb (marble, quartz or granite), and polymer resins are used as a binder. The cheapest thing is marble agglomerate sinks, however, granite and quartz distinguishes with impeccable performance.
   

Popular manufacturers:

1. Polygran-M and Granfeest - leading companies manufacturers of composite sinks in the domestic market. Deserved popularity due to the production of models of the budget and moderate price category. Also in the assortment there are exclusive models of integrated washes for any interior. The most inexpensive granite sinks Granfest cost about 3 thousand rubles, which is quite comparable to metallic products of the average price class.
   
2. Omoikiri is a Japanese company offering stylish sinks made of natural stone. A distinctive feature is a sophisticated design and unsurpassed product quality. The most inexpensive granite car wash Omoikiri will cost 1 thousand euros, however, together with a unique luxury item, the buyer receives 15 years warranty and free service of the company.
   
3. Blanco is one of the largest producers of mile from a stone agglomerate. German granite baths of Blanko are made of a special material called Silgrait, consisting of 80% of small granite crumbs. The rest of the proportion falls on ceramic balls, binding polymers, pigments and special dirt-repellent components. The price for granite washers Blanco starts from 9-10 thousand rubles. Products are notable not only to durability and durability, but also a well-thought-out system of accessories and technical innovations, for example, autottility.
   
4. Franke is another German manufacturer in our list. Granite sinks of Franke are made of a specially designed and patented material of fragrant, which contains high-quality components that provide maximum strength and reliability of the structure. It is necessary to separately note the use of a special pigmentation technology of the granite itself, while other manufacturers are stained not to crumb, but a binder polymer substance. As a result, the granite sinks of Franke are characterized by stability and color saturation. In the video, the high resistance of granite meals franc is clearly demonstrated to the effects of household chemicals and various coloring products (sauces, coffee, wine, etc.).
   
5. Plados is an Italian firm for the production of sinks of composite and agglomerate. The product feature is that in the process of production, a powerful antibacterial component of the triclosan is added to the composition.
   
6. Schock is another German manufacturer, the agglomerate washing of which are in great demand in the domestic and world market. As in the case of Plados products, popularity is explained by using the strongest antibacterial component Pro Clean. In addition, the granite schock washers are treated with special substances that guarantee the stability of the material to the effects of coloring and chemicals.
   
7. WeissGauff is a German manufacturer of agglomerate plumbing products. Deserved the popularity of impeccable product quality and loyal pricing policies - the price of washing starts from 5 thousand rubles.
   
8. Elleci - Italian sinks that appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but immediately addressed attention. Materials used for production are processed by antibacterial and hardening compositions, resulting in durable and safe products for health. When painting, the technology of ceramic is used, which significantly increases the stability of the washes to thermal exposure. In addition, a metal crumb that gives an attractive shine and an individual style is added to the composition.
   
9. Longran is a British manufacturer of porcelain-grain miles of medium and high price class. Special manufacturing technology creates a compacted outer layer, resistant to any mechanical damage, including scratches, chips and blows. It is also impossible not to note the sophistication and characteristic severity of the English granite moongle.
   
10. Marmorin is a Polish manufacturer of inexpensive and stylish miles and shells. Products with antibacterial "silver" coating from Biocote, which prevents the development of bacteria, mold and fungus. Maritous washers Marmorin are distinguished by an exquisite style, equipped with concealled drain holes and are very convenient to use than and deserved popularity throughout Europe.
    
11. TEKA - completes the "parade" of the best manufacturers another German firm. A distinctive feature of the granite sinks of the Tek is the use of the riche of the quiet component of natural granite. As a result, the products can boast of extraordinary strength and durability. It is also convenient for the fact that in accordance with the model near each sink, you can pick up stylish accessories and accessories.

The choice of granite sinks for the kitchen should be approached with all thoroughness so that after a couple of years not to ask the same question again. The quality product will serve you at least a decade and during this time will completely pay for its value.