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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) |