Integrated sinks for the kitchen: features, varieties, choice

Every housewife knows that there is nothing better than a comfortable place for washing dishes, when you do not have to endlessly bend over or go from place to place to wash the plate. Manufacturers strive to offer modern women sinks that combine not only practicality, but also high aesthetic qualities. The newest type of sinks on the market is integrated, we will talk about them in this article.

The cast tabletop mount with the sink is done at the level of the work surface, all angles are perfectly matched, outwardly it looks very stylish. This style of mount combines ergonomics and taste.

The sink is built into the worktop, as if merging with it. Assembling such a "miracle" is not the easiest thing, a real professional is required here, because not all plumbers understand under-table installation. The integration of the sink below the table level should only be entrusted to knowledgeable craftsmen in order to avoid mistakes. Almost always, for installation, you need to cut a hole in the tabletop, and this requires special machine equipment.

An integrated sink has many advantages.

• Easy care. It is a real pleasure to take care of such a tabletop. There are no seams or edges, no water leaks anywhere, leaving a chance for bacteria and mold.
• Attractive appearance. The table top looks fashionable, modern and high-status.
• Ease of use. Foam is easy to wash off, debris and crumbs can simply be brushed off the surface.
• Functionality. Excellent performance for the convenience of both adults and children. Impossible to injure, the entire surface is smooth and without chipping.

Acrylic contains various resins, dyes, polymer compounds and stone chips. Such a mixture excludes radioactivity, and hence the vital activity of microorganisms. This is an indicator of the high hygiene of the material and makes it ideal for use in the manufacture of sinks.

If you cover the surface with gelcoat, then the sink will be indifferent to changes in water temperature and the effects of abrasives, and the surface itself will be smooth and durable... Don't be afraid to scratch your sink with iron sponges. Also, do not be afraid of damage from chemicals. And if damage does happen, it can be easily removed with ordinary grinding or polymer stone.

Acrylic sinks differ:

• ergonomics;
• long service life;
• richness of color palette for any style of kitchen.

If you are looking for a sink that will not be afraid of any damage, then you should take a closer look at artificial stone.

Impervious to impacts, strong and durable, this stone, in addition to obvious advantages, also has some disadvantages: the material is not easy to install, and the price for it is quite high, so not everyone can afford such a sink.

If finances allow you, then an artificial stone will be a real boon for the kitchen. In production, quartz chips are used, mixing it with resins and acrylics. These composite materials make it possible to create great worktops of all sizes, with or without a sink. No seams will spoil the look of your countertop, because everything is done without seams and unevenness.

Nevertheless, even for a small budget, you can always find options for artificial countertops that will in no way be inferior in durability. The market is now trying to focus on buyers of any financial capabilities. A wide range of colors and shapes of sinks is available in any price segment. There are two types of composite stone: polycarbonate and corian. Polycarbonate is very practical, it is not afraid of any chemicals and temperature extremes. And it is impossible to “destroy” Corian at all - neither abrasives, nor chips, nor blows will change the original appearance of the table top.

The advantages of stone sinks are obvious:

• wear resistance;
• lack of seams;
• immunity to temperature extremes;
• no corrosion of any etymology;
• impact resistance;
• wide range of colors;
• any shapes and sizes;
• long operating time;
• immunity to aggressive detergents;
• immunity to shocks;
• stylish appearance.

Disadvantages of stone sinks:

• the weight;
• price;
• mounting.

That's why focus on quality materials, and after that, take into account the aesthetic characteristics.

How to choose a sink and how they differ, see the next video.