Sinks made of artificial stone for the kitchen (45 photos): DIY video instructions for choosing, corner sinks, photo and price

After the appearance of such functional kitchen appliances as a multicooker, microwave oven and airfryer, many housewives began to do without traditional stoves and ovens. Some modern kitchens don't even have a place for them.

But an alternative to sinks has not yet been invented. Moreover, they are constantly being improved, acquiring new convenient forms and functions. The artificial stone kitchen sink is one of the latest innovations that are rapidly gaining popularity among consumers.

Granfest artificial stone double sink

One could argue that now almost every apartment has dishwashers, but you still need to wash the food before cooking, throw away the pasta, and take care of the kitchen surfaces. That is, you can't do without a sink.

Why is a kitchen sink made of artificial stone good, what is it made of, and why more and more buyers prefer it?

What it is

There are not many manufacturers of stone sinks yet, but almost all of them have already won the trust of their customers. Moreover, each of them uses its own patented material. That is, artificial stone is a general name, and the composition of the material differs depending on the manufacturer.

What is artificial stone

It is a composite material made from stone chips and binder polymers in a ratio of 8: 2. That is, 80% of the artificial stone consists of natural materials and only 20% falls on the share of chemically passive acrylic resins.

After watching the video, you will see that outwardly this material is very similar to natural stone, but, in unlike it, it has good plasticity and therefore is easier to process, allowing to manufacture:

• round;
• rectangular;
• corner sinks for the kitchen made of artificial stone with a different number of bowls and other functional additions.

Blanco sink with two bowls

At the same time, it is lighter and less porous since all the pores are filled with resin. And this ensures almost absolute waterproofness and a smooth surface structure.

Materials and manufacturers

Without going into a detailed analysis of the composition of materials, we list only the most popular for stone sinks.

• German company Blanco - silgranite;
• German company Franke - fragranite (see also article on Franke kitchen sinks);
• French company Benthor - novoquartz and kermat;
• German company Schock - crystalight;

Schock sink with defrosting compartment

• Russian company Granfest - cast marble.

As you can see from the names of the materials, mainly granite, quartz and marble chips are used for their production.

Note. In addition to the main ingredients, dyes can also be included in the material. If you have already seen kitchen sinks made of artificial stone live, or at least in the photo, then you probably paid attention to the variety of color schemes.

Pigments are added directly to the stone mixture during its production, so the sinks do not fade or fade over time.

Benefits of stone sinks

Basically, stainless steel sinks meet all the requirements for these products (see also the article on stainless steel kitchen sink). They do not eat acids and dyes, bacteria do not multiply, they are easily cleaned of fatty deposits and can withstand extremely high temperatures, as well as their drops.

And the price is good.

• Possessing all the same advantages, stone products look even more stylish and respectable, giving your kitchen extra chic and beauty.
• They can be matched in color to the countertop, kitchen fronts or other significant interior details.

Artificial stone colored corner kitchen sink

• It dampens the sound of water pouring into it, which is also very pleasant.
• Finally, this element can be made to any desired shape and depth.

Perhaps its only drawback is its high cost. But the manufacturers claim that no metal sink will last as long as a stone one.

Russian car washes Granfest

We are used to considering imported goods of higher quality and more reliable than domestic ones. But the situation is starting to change, and an example of this is the Granfest artificial stone kitchen sinks (see also the article on faux stone sink for kitchen).

Many buyers and even kitchen furniture manufacturers consider this brand worthy of the highest praise. But it has existed on the market for only about five years.

Characteristics of cast marble sinks

Choosing marble chips as the basis for their products, our manufacturers did not fail. The finished material has excellent characteristics that allow you to implement a variety of design projects.

A mixer of the same color can be matched to the sink

For reference. Unlike granite, marble is not "phonite". That is, the radioactive background inherent in granite products is guaranteed to be absent when using Granfest sinks.

Granfest artificial stone sinks have the following advantages:

• Surface warm to the touch (the material has a low coefficient of thermal conductivity);
• Resistant to high loads;
• Zero water absorption;
• High noise absorption and vibration resistance;
• Antibacterial properties (complete absence of micropores does not allow microbes to develop on the surface);
• Resistant to cracks and chips even during machining - cutting or drilling;
• Heat resistance (up to 180 degrees);
• Exceptional durability.

For reference. The strength of cast marble is comparable to that of granite and several times higher than that of natural marble.

Resistant to dyes and chemicals

With regard to resistance to organic and inorganic chemicals, special tests have been carried out using a variety of food products, cosmetics, household chemicals. After 15 hours of exposure, only lemon juice, acetone and liquid wax remained faint stains.

It is unlikely that you will pour aggressive liquids into the sink with your own hands and leave them not washed away, so there is no need to fear for the appearance of the sink. As for tea, coffee, beet juice, vinegar, red wine, ink, ammonia and many other substances, the operating instructions for Granfest sinks do not require any protection from their effects.

Even a light stone does not absorb dyes

Conclusion

Be sure to take a closer look at artificial stone sinks and, if possible, replace an old metal sink with one of them. You will feel the difference immediately, and you will forever remain fans of this unique material.

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