AFTER SPENDING weeks or months choosing just the right countertops, a kitchen sink may seem like an afterthought. But whether it’s high or low on your list of priorities at the moment, you can save yourself a lot of irritation by considering these three questions before you buy:
1. Why should I pay attention to the bottom of the sink?
2. How can my choice of sink increase or reduce kitchen noise?
3. What should I take with me when I’m shopping for sinks?
So let’s get to it.
1. Why should I pay attention to the bottom of the sink?
A flat-bottomed sink will give you more space than a curved sink and will help keep fragile items from tipping over. And if you want more storage space beneath the sink, pay attention to the sink’s drain placement. An offset drain can consolidate the plumbing below the sink, freeing up more space.
2. How can my choice of sink increase or reduce kitchen noise?
Porcelain and stone composite materials absorb sound, whereas metal amplifies the clang of pots and pans and the grinding of the garbage disposal. If you opt for stainless steel, shop for a thicker-gauge sink with adequate sound proofing. You may also want to avoid a two-basin sink with a hollow expanse on the underside that can act as an echo chamber.
3. What should I take with me when I’m shopping for sinks?
Take with you the biggest pot you own and see if the sink is big enough to hold it. And while you are standing in front of the sink, reach inside and let your fingers rest for a moment on the bottom. Is the depth of the sink comfortable? Does it put a strain on your back? Is the size of the sink adequate? Take your time shopping. You may be spending a lot of time with that sink, and you want it to be right.
Stop by WilgusIQ’s Springfield showroom to browse an amazing variety of first-quality sinks (click here for address and hours) or shop online. And don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.