A guide to buying a stainless steel sink

The discovery of stainless steel began in 1821, when Berthier discovered that when chromium and iron were combined together, it created an acid and corrosion resistant steel. This material was used in construction as well as for cookware, counters, and sinks. When reading this article, you will have an idea on where to buy a stainless steel sink for your home.

Single bowl sink

Stainless steel is appreciated in the commercial kitchens where high food hygiene standards must be met. Single bowl sinks can work well in kitchens that do not have a lot of space. The single bowl sink can be quite small, as well as circular, oval square or rectangular. These sinks can be undermount or sit on top of the counter.
Butler's sink or bar sink Another use for these stainless steel sinks is as a butler's sink or bar sink, where the larger size is not required. These sinks can also be corner sinks which are designed to fit into a corner, thus taking up little room.

Double (or more) bowl sink

Double bowl sinks are larger, and can have two bowls that are the same size, or one bowl that is significantly larger than the other. Multiple bowl sinks are very useful in food preparation in that you will still be able to wash food as you're preparing it, while still having a place to put your dirty dishes, pot and pans. Prices The price for these sinks can vary from cheap sinks to more expensive for the larger, deeper, multi-bowl sinks. Another variety of the multi-bowl sink is the one which has three bowls.

Vessel

Vessel sinks have their origins to the wash stands of yore, where people washed their faces and more in basins filled with water. The designs of these vessel sinks can be influenced by the older kinds of vessel sinks, and can look just like a basin - except that it is made from stainless steel. Others have wide rims that extend nearly an inch all the way around the top of the vessel. The stainless steel vessel sink can be single or double-walled. The double wall will include a water overflow. The finish of the vessel sinks can be quite shiny and high gloss, whereas others can be dulled or matte.