I found that the root of everything is in the sink!
Although the sink accounts for less than 1㎡, it is the core golden position C in the kitchen.
If the sink is not selected correctly, it will be very painful to cook for 2 hours every day;
If you choose the right sink, you can love washing dishes, even without a dishwasher!
How to choose single slot and double slot?
Don't buy double slots for small countertops, but keep the poor and precious countertop space.
Double slots are generally one big and one small. If you want to use them conveniently, the length of the big slot is necessary.
Generally, there are two grooves, and the length of the big groove is less than 40cm.
The most commonly used wok in China is usually 28~34cm in diameter. It seems that the wok is smaller than the sink. Can you put it down?
Don't forget the pot handle. Try your best to insert the pot obliquely.
It is difficult to prevent splashing when brushing around the handle of the pot.
Some woks still have ears and can't be put in.
Most single slots are over 55cm in length (except specially customized mini models).
Washing pots, chopping boards and celery are long enough, and pots and pans can be stuffed without worrying about splashing water.
There are also many people who say that the purpose of buying double slots is to divide vegetables. The big trough is used for washing dishes and the small trough is used for washing fruits. If you can't accept raw and cooked greasy food, you can wash it in a basin.
Even so, I suggest you pay for the slot, because a single slot can be changed into a double slot, and a double slot cannot be changed into a single slot.
A pot in a pot, a drain basin and a drain rack can turn a single pot into a double pot.
Put away the accessories when not in use, so as not to delay the daily use of single cans.
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How to choose the depth of the sink?
The depth of the tank is generally 19~22cm, and the domestic tank is generally deeper than the imported tank.
It is suggested that the depth of the sink is ≥20cm, so it is less likely to splash water.
If the water is still splashed, it is likely that the tap water is too strong, and the faucet bubbler will do.
If the sink is deep and you find it difficult to bend over, it is that the height of the cabinet countertop is wrong.
Rough calculation formula: reasonable cabinet height = height ÷2+5cm.
Usually the height of the countertop is above 85cm, so most people can wash things without bending over.
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The sink table is high and comfortable, and the gas stove table is low and comfortable.
If you care about life experience, you'd better make cabinets with high and low countertops, high sinks and low stoves.
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How to choose the faucet in the sink?
Pulling the faucet can greatly improve the efficiency of the kitchen.
It is much more convenient to wash dishes, vegetables, water and sink.
Because the drawing faucet belongs to a relatively high-grade configuration, the function will be done a little more, and there are generally 2 or 3 water outlet modes.
"Shower water" mode is equivalent to the effect of faucet bubbler, and it can also reduce water splashing in the sink.
But the faucet is pulled by a hose, which is easy to break.
To be on the safe side, you can choose a universal faucet with a universal ball in it, and you can also change the way and direction of water outlet.
The universal faucet can't be pulled, but the chance of damage is small.
How to choose the sewer?
It is suggested that the circular sewer should be selected for smoother launching; Don't choose a square, it is easy to leave a sanitary corner.
Put the drain pipe as far back as possible, that is, close to the faucet.
After the sewer pipe is connected in this way, the cabinet space under the sink is relatively surplus, and the water purifier, garbage processor, kitchen treasure and storage space can be arranged.
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How to choose the material of the sink?
The development of domestic sinks has roughly gone through the following stages:
In 1990s, ceramic sinks were widely used in China, which were large, deep and heavy, and the quality was generally not very good. If used for a long time, the glaze will be damaged.
At this time, foreign countries have begun to use hand-made stainless steel sinks, and stainless steel has also been introduced to China. Moreover, we invented the stretching technology and turned the stainless steel sink into a cheap product, so that every household can afford it!
Stainless steel stretching sink is rapidly occupying the market, and even foreigners are really fragrant. After all, who doesn't love it when it's cheap?
Before 20 12, American Moderns dumped the domestic stretch tank.
At the same time, domestic stainless steel hand-made sinks are also developing. After a round of consumption upgrade, it is only a matter of time before the hand-made sink replaces the stretched sink because of its better quality.
Nowadays, in addition to the mainstream stainless steel sinks, relatively high-end stone sinks are also very popular, and because of the popularity of retro styles, ceramic sinks have also ushered in a wave of minority revival.
Stainless steel sink
"Stainless steel large single groove" is somewhat touted at present.
In fact, the reason for choosing stainless steel sink is that it is affordable, durable and the price is not so high.
Stretched stainless steel sinks can be bought in 300 yuan, and hand-made stainless steel sinks from 700 to 800 yuan are very good.
Stainless steel sinks should be cost-effective, and it is better to buy domestic ones than imported ones.
Imports are also made in China, and the quality of domestic serious brands is no problem, such as Ou Lin, Guardian, Bunker and so on.
If you have to import, you can look at Aiken, Crown, Panasonic, Moen and franca. Imports mainly focus on the face value and design details.
Stretching groove PK manual groove
If the budget is enough, it is recommended to buy a hand-made stainless steel sink, which is more durable.
The hand-made water tank is welded between steel plates, and the water tank is as thick as the used steel plates, maintaining the excellent performance of stainless steel.
Imported standard hand-made sink, steel plate thickness 1.2mm, a few domestic brands will make it1.5mm.
The stretching water tank is an integral steel plate pressed by a machine and integrally formed.
Like blowing a balloon, the bigger it is, the thinner it is.
The steel plate itself is thin, otherwise the machine will not press down, and the bottom of the sink will be "thinner and thinner", and the performance of stainless steel will be destroyed.
The simplest difference between the two tanks is that the R angle of the stretching tank is large and that of the manual tank is small.
Stretching the sink in this way has at least one advantage, that is, the R angle is large and easy to scrub.
Hand-made sinks should also have an R angle as much as possible. Do not completely splice the straight plates. Right angles are easy to hide evil and shelter evil.
304 stainless steel
304 stainless steel is suitable for kitchen and has strong corrosion resistance.
Many imported sinks are not marked 304. Because of the reputation of big brands, they will not cheat by default.
However, domestic manufacturers are mixed. If the lowest stainless steel 20 1 and 202 are used as 304, a lot of costs can be saved.
Buy domestic stainless steel sink, pay attention to the 304 stainless steel logo, the only formal logo is SUS304.
Other logos printed are fakes, such as SVS304, which uses "Kang Shuai Fu" as "Master Kong".
Identification of 304 stainless steel;
●? Magnetic attraction, the less magnetic is 3 series stainless steel, and the more magnetic is 2 series stainless steel;
Use a drop of medicine, a drop on the back of the sink, wait for ten minutes, and the medicine will change color.
surface treatment
Ordinary stainless steel sink, the surface is sandblasted to form a matte surface.
Sand blasting is not recommended, stainless steel is most afraid of scratches, and the scratches on the sand blasting surface are more obvious.
It is suggested to select wire drawing treatment and mechanically draw parallel dark lines on the surface of stainless steel.
Painting is not scratch-proof, but it can be scratched, which makes people invisible.
There are machine painting and hand painting, and the texture of machine painting is not obvious, so it's no good.
It is best to draw by hand with clear texture. Hand-made stainless steel sinks are generally hand-painted.
More upscale products, as well as embossing treatment.
Embossing is not to "hide" scratches, but to really prevent scratches.
Because the surface is uneven, the contact between tableware and stainless steel is reduced.
Back surface treatment
There is an anti-condensation coating on the back of the sink, which is gray or grayish white.
The coating was evenly spread and the nails were not printed, which proved that the coating was neither thin nor thick.
A piece protruding from the bottom is a silencing pad, because the stainless steel wall is thin and there is a sound when falling into the water, which can silence the sound.
A good silencing pad is rubber, a thin layer can solve the problem, and it will not be made very thick.
If the muffler pad is thick and pungent, it may be rubbish, so don't buy it.
stone trough
Quartz stone sink and granite sink are just called differently. Quartz stone is used in China and granite is used abroad.
Stone particles are mixed with resin, and then pressed into the water tank by machine, and the whole shape is seamless.
The domestic production of stone sinks is very chaotic, the price difference between raw materials is 4 times, and the surface treatment gap is also large.
The poor quality stone sink has low hardness, scratches, water seepage and color seepage, is not resistant to high temperature, and will change color after pouring several cups of boiling water.
For those with large budget, we recommend the imported brand Shuoke, and boiling water will not change color at all, followed by Platinum Langgao and franca.
If the budget is small, choose domestic brands. It is also recommended to go to 1600 yuan, and try not to choose light colors.
price indication
Imported stone sink 3800~5000 yuan
Domestic stone sink 1600~3800 yuan
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Ceramic sink
The face value is clean, small and fresh, and some developed countries especially love it, such as northern Europe, such as Japan.
Although ceramics are hard and scratch-resistant, they are fragile and will break when severely hit.
It is best to match the stainless steel grid and pad it at the bottom of the sink for protection.
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How to choose the installation method?
Mainly on the stage, under the stage, flat embedded and semi-embedded.
Stage style is the most cost-effective.
Stage style
The sink is directly installed on the countertop, which is simple to install, free of charge and good in bearing capacity.
As you can see from the side, the sink slightly protrudes from the table top.
This creates a problem. The four sides of the sink should be sealed with glass glue, which is very easy to get wet.
Glass glue is very waterproof and will slowly become moldy and black.
Understanding style
The sink is stuck under the countertop, and the installation fee is calculated separately, probably around 200 yuan.
You can easily wipe it with a rag and sweep the dirty water on the countertop into the sink, making it easier to clean the kitchen.
The pots under the platform are all patched, and with the fasteners, the combination of the two can be installed firmly.
A heavy stone sink can also be used as a basin under the table. As long as the installation specification, daily load-bearing is no problem.
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Flat embedded
The sink is still placed on the countertop, but after the sink is placed, the edge of the sink and the countertop are flat and there are no protrusions.
Combining the advantages of stage and stage, it is easy to clean and can bear the load.
The disadvantage is that the shape of the hole on the desktop is a bit complicated. Quartz stone polishing takes a lot of effort, and the master will be unwilling to do it because of the trouble.
Semiembedded
Is to expose one side of the sink out of the cupboard.
They are all white ceramic sinks with high face value and good appearance.
You can do it on stage or off stage, depending on the style of the sink.
Summary?
Finally, draw the key points:
●? Unconditionally suggest a single slot and add accessories as needed;
● The depth of sink is ≥20cm, and the height of cabinet and table is ≥ 85 cm;
●? It is best to pull the faucet, and the universal faucet can also be used;
● The lower outlet should be round and on the back;
●? Stainless steel sink is made in China, and the budget of 700 yuan can be manually operated;
● Stone sinks are imported or made in China 1600 yuan or above;
●? If you want a clean kitchen, choose a basin under the table and find a skilled installer.
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