| Designer Kitchen Sinks | Other Kitchen Sinks |
Design & Functionality | Small Radius Sinks, Drains Very Well | Zero Radius, Does NOT Drain Well - OR - Wide Radius, Drains Wells, Looks Dated |
Drainage Time | Water Drains Fast, Dries Quickly, (even if cabinets are slightly unlevel) | Never Fully Drains, Must Use Squeegee, Standing Water Causes Mold (especially if cabinets are not level) |
Quality Stainless Steel | Certified 304 Stainless Steel from Korea (exceptional resistance to corrosion & rust, stays shiny) | Lower Grade 301 Stainless Steel from China (less resistant to corrosion, turns dull & gray, poor longevity) |
Thick & Sturdy *Lower gauge = higher thickness. | Thicker 16 Gauge Steel, 1.5 mm Thick | Thinner 18 Gauge, 1.3 mm Thick |
Consistent Thickness | Same Thickness Throughout, 1 Sink per Sheet of Steel | Thinner in Corners, Multiple Sinks per Sheet of Steel |
Sound Reduction | Extra-Thick Pads, Polyethylene (PE) 1/4" Pads for Sound Deafening (used in US auto industry) | No Pads - OR - Lower Quality Pad (used in Asian auto industry) |
Heavier Weight | 20 lbs. (thicker, quieter) | 15 lbs. (thinner, louder) |
Eco-Friendly Under Coating | Environmentally Safe, Prevents Condensation that can Damage Kitchen Cabinets | No Under Coating - OR - Not "Green" |
Garbage Disposal Horsepower | Rated for 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 Horsepower Garbage Disposal | Only 1/2 Horsepower Disposal, Most Big Box Stores Sell 3/4 Horsepower |
Sink Bowl Rack | Free Bottom Grid, Custom Fit to Sink, Made from 304 Stainless Steel | Not Available - OR - Extra Charge |
UPC Certified | Certified to Meet All North American Standards | Check with Manufacturer |
Warranty | Backed by Lifetime Warranty | Check with Manufacturer |
Damage-Resistant Packaging | Sturdy Packaging, Thicker Cardboard, Foam Inserts, Damage Rate Less than 1/2%, Ensures Products Protected in Transit & Arrive in Perfect Condition | Poor Packaging, Results in Damaged Products, Must Resend & Wait on Delivery, Delaying Remodeling Time & Other Subcontractors from Moving Forward |
Installation Ready | Complimentary Mounting Hardware, Plus Cut Out Template Included | No Mounting Hardware Provided - OR - Extra Charge |
Apron Front / Farmhouse Sink Cabinets | #3321-7 Apron Sink Slides Over Most Existing Cabinets, No Custom Cabinet Required, All Cabinet Doors Line Up | Farmhouse Sinks Usually Require $250-500 of Carpentry Costs, Plus Custom Cabinets with Shorter Cabinet Fronts (don't align with others) |