Stainless steel kitchen sink: how to install it yourself, instructions, photo and video tutorials

Choosing from a wide variety of kitchen sinks, ordinary consumers try to take into account only three indicators: strength, beauty and reasonable price. Basically, this is the correct approach. But the main assortment of modern kitchen sinks fits these parameters. And it's just difficult to talk about everyone in one article, so the conversation will focus on one plumbing fixture - a stainless kitchen sink.

Original sink for kitchen made of stainless steel

Why stainless steel sink

It's all about the merits of this device.

• Acceptable price. The production process is quite simple, which is reflected in the cost of the product. The starting material is also inexpensive. In the compartment, you get an inexpensive plumbing fixture.
• A stainless steel kitchen sink can withstand heavy loads. It's all about the physical properties of stainless steel. This material perfectly copes not only with shock loads (the drop of dishes on the surface for this device is not noticeable), but also with corrosion. In addition, it is a plastic material, so the dropped dishes in the sink often simply do not break.
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• Practicality. No special care is required here. The stainless steel kitchen sink can be cleaned with normal household detergents. They do not affect the quality of the wash, because there are no cracks or pores on the surface of the steel.
• High temperature resistance. It's not even worth talking about this, because stainless steel can withstand temperatures equal to + 1500С.
• Sustainability - firstly, when this material is exposed to moisture and temperatures, it does not emit substances harmful to the human body. Secondly, the smelting method is used when disposing of old sinks. That is, stainless steel kitchen sinks are remelted for further use of the source material. No waste that could pollute the environment.
• Variety of forms. This indicator is fundamental for our housewives. Today you can choose stainless sinks of different sizes, original shapes, with various textured surfaces, with which you can decorate the interior of any kitchen.

But that's not all. This type of sanitary ware, made of stainless steel, is a versatile element that designers use quite often. Stainless steel sinks for the kitchen will suit almost any style, be it modern hi-tech or minimalism, classic or country.

Please note that modern style trends and a stainless steel sink are optimal an option for decorating the kitchen, where glass and metal objects are abundant and accessories.

disadvantages

As you can see, this type of sink has more than enough advantages, but there are also disadvantages. And the biggest of these is the high noise level from pouring water onto the surface of the sink. Manufacturers are trying to combat this negative indicator and offer several solutions to this problem. For example, they increase the thickness of the product or install special sound-absorbing materials under the bottom.

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Types of stainless sinks

A stainless steel sink for the kitchen is the best option

This type of sink is made of stainless steel, which contains chrome (18%) and nickel (10%). It is these two chemical elements that give the material all its positive qualities and properties. Namely: resistance to corrosion and high temperatures, as well as resistance to mechanical stress. Here you can also add a spectacular appearance, which mainly depends on the proportions of chromium and nickel.

According to the production method, stainless steel sinks for the kitchen are divided into:

• Stamped;
• Welded.

The first type is made from a solid steel sheet. A distinctive feature - no seams, it is a one-piece construction. The production technology itself is simple, so this type is inexpensive, but very reliable. The only drawback is the impossibility of producing deep shells (no more than 15 centimeters).

In this regard, welded sinks are more convenient (photo below), although their price is slightly higher, because welding is used in the production process. For the manufacture of the whole device, the bottom and the bowl are separately made, after which the two parts are welded together, followed by grinding the seams and polishing the entire surface. This technology allows the production of sinks of any size and shape. And the quality mainly depends on the quality of the welds.

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Welded sink

How to properly install the sink

Stainless steel kitchen sinks are installed using standard technology, which is divided into several stages.

• Stage 1. It is necessary to remove the countertop from the furniture, usually experienced craftsmen do everything locally, but if you yourself, so say, we decided to do this whole procedure with our own hands, then for the convenience of carrying out the process, the countertop is better take off. Set it to one hundred so that you can work comfortably.

• Stage 2. Usually, a template comes with a sink, according to which the markup is made. If not, then turn the sink upside down and outline its edges with a pencil or marker. Then from this contour inward retreat 1.5-2.0 centimeters and draw exactly the same contour of a smaller size.

• Stage 3. Several through holes are drilled along the inner contour, mainly at the corners of the form. For this, it is best to use a drill with a diameter of 10 millimeters.

• Stage 4. Take a jigsaw in your hands and carefully cut the hole for the sink exactly along the contour. Then the edges of the saw cut are cleaned of sawdust and dust.

Kitchen sink installation

• Stage 5. All edges, and this applies to both the prepared hole and the sink itself, are treated with a sealant. Very often, a sink comes with a rubber gasket, which ensures that the sink is sealed to the countertop. It must be installed, but still do not forget to use a sealant.

• Stage 6 - first of all, the tabletop is installed and attached to the cabinet. Then a shell is inserted into it and pressed lightly with your hands. Experts recommend using a clamping tool such as a clamp. But if you don't have one, then you can use any heavy objects.

• Stage 7. After the cut-in sink has stuck to the countertop, it is necessary to cut off the ends of the rubber cuff sticking out from under its edges with a knife, and remove the sealant stains with a rag. It remains only to connect the siphon and the branch pipe to the sewer pipe, as well as the water hoses.

Stamped sink

Summing up

As you can see, there is nothing complicated. But for those who doubt what they say they can do the right thing, we have specially placed a video on this page of the site.

Let this be a step-by-step instruction for use. Using it, you can do everything exactly as required by the installation rules.
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