About Sinks

Faucet.com asked:


Types of Kitchen Sinks

When designing your home, you want everything – including the kitchen sink! The kitchen sink is the central hub of the kitchen, and consumers have a wide variety of stylish faucets with multiple spray options and a host of accessories to choose from as well. It is easy to get overwhelmed since there are so many types and styles to choose from. How do you decide? When picking a kitchen sink, you have to ask yourself a couple of questions.

How big is your cabinet? You should measure height, depth, and width.

How many bowls do you want? Depending on your needs, sinks can come with one, two or 3 bowls.

What type of sink works with your countertop? You have two major options in this category. Self-rimming kitchen sinks are the most popular and easiest to install and are generally used on Formica countertops. The sink rim sits on the countertop and weight is supported by the countertop. The faucet usually mounts directly to the deck along the back of the sink. Under mount kitchen sinks are generally used with solid surface countertops such as granite or marble, These sinks mount beneath the countertop creating a seamless look around the sink and makes counter cleanup a breeze.

Single Bowl Kitchen Sinks

A Single Bowl Kitchen Sink is great for those who prefer a dishwasher over hand washing. You might want to consider a deep bowl to assist in rinsing large pots and pans. If space is an issue in your kitchen, this is an ideal option.

Double Kitchen Sinks and Triple Kitchen Sinks

Double Bowl Kitchen Sinks and Triple Bowls Kitchen Sinks are ideal for washing dishes by hand, you can wash in one bowl and rinse in the other. Some multi-bowl sinks also come with one bowl smaller than the others, which is convenient for scraping food scraps directly into a garbage disposal or simply keeping them out of the way until cleanup.

Apron-front Kitchen Sinks

Apron-front Kitchen Sinks also known as farmhouse sinks evoke a period style kitchen and have a stylish panel in the front. They can be tiled in or come in under mount models.

Bar/Prep/Entertainment Sinks

Bar/Prep/Entertainment sinks are small sinks originally designed to scrub and prep fruits and vegetables, but their purpose has extended itself to many more applications. These sinks vary greatly in size and shape. This sink can fit virtually any application from an island in the kitchen, a bar sink in the bedroom or an entertainment sink in the family room.

You can easily find a kitchen sink that fits with the style of your kitchen and also satisfies your cooking, cleaning and lifestyle needs Kitchen sinks come in a variety of finishes. While stainless steel continues to be the most popular choice, you should pick the finish that is right for you and the look of your kitchen. Manufacturers continue to make sinks in copper, cast iron and vitreous china, so there is definitely something for everyone.



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Richard Dinae asked:


The process of choosing a kitchen sink can be complicated because there are several, different things to consider but the basis if choosing the best sink will be determined by the fit, material, type of installation, the faucet holes and the features. Read the tips below to help you find the kitchen sink that will meet your requirements.

When choosing a kitchen sink you have to be certain that it fits. Remember the kitchen sink is limited by the size of your counter top and cabinet. To determine the size of your cabinet start measuring from under the existing sink or measure where your new sink will be designated, measure beginning from left to right from the outside edge up to the other outside edge. After finding out your cabinet size, give an allowance of two to three inches on both sides. These extra inches are meant for the mounting hardware.

Next, consider the material. Manufacturers use varied material to make kitchen sinks. To name a few, your kitchen sink may be made from copper, cast iron, fireclay, granite, stainless steel or vitreous china. From among these materials, the stainless steel has come out as the most popular choice for new kitchen sink installations while cast iron remains the best choice for a colored finish.

After determining the fit of the sink and choosing the material, the installation follows.

There are different ways to install your sink such as; undermount, recessed; self-rimming, drop-in; apron; and tile-in, tile edge. The most traditional style of installation is the self-rimming, drop in type. But for those who prefer a glamorous kitchen sink you should choose the undermount, recessed installation for your sink. The apron sinks are for those who would like to have a traditional farmhouse look on the kitchen while the tile-in or tile-edge is meant to mount flash for a tiled surface. These sinks are also available as a single bowl, two bowl and three bowl models. The bowls can either be deep or shallow depending on your preferences.

The fifth consideration for your sink is the number of faucet holes. The holes in your sink should be dependent on the kind of faucet as well as accessories that you would like to install on your sink.

Lastly, you should also think about the features that are available for your sink. The features that each sink will have will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, a spillway feature is mostly available for two and three bowl sinks. Since the spillway is lower than the sides of the sinks the overflowing water will just go from one bowl to the next. Meanwhile, some kitchen sinks may have clamps which are used to attach the bowl before the sink is placed into the countertop. This feature should give you a trouble-free installation. The other rear drain features give you a bigger storage space in the cabinet below because the pipes are placed further back.

These are just some of the kitchen sink features. There are many more features that you will find with other kitchen sinks. Of course, everything will depend on how you would like your kitchen sink to appear and function.



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Lena Kavhovsky asked:


Undermount kitchen sinks is top on everyone’s list of kitchen accessories these days. The highly professional and neat designs along with the compact shape make these a useful investment. With a unique design, where the sink rests under the countertop, cleaning up kitchen mess is no longer a hassle.

No water blockages

Undermount kitchen sinks come with many unique advantages. The sink may often become messy because of food particles and spillages. However, with such specialized sinks, this is never a cause for worry. You can simply wipe off the mess and throw it into the undermount sink. In addition, most of the accompanying countertops have a very smooth and glossy finish. Due to this, cleaning the countertop is extremely easy. You never have to experience water blockages because of accumulated food particles in the sink!

Hidden plumbing

The other advantage of undermount kitchen sinks is that the plumbing is camouflaged underneath the cabinet of the sink. Thus, you will never have to see the drain sights or the clutter accumulated. In this manner, your kitchen always looks neat and professional at all times. While such a design is present in many other kinds of kitchen sinks as well, the undermount varieties offer many strategic advantages in addition.

Low on maintenance

One of the great things about undermount kitchen sinks is that you do not have to worry about the maintenance. All that is needed, is regular cleansing of the surface with soapy water. You can even alternately wipe the surface with a damp cloth and a dry cloth for ensuring cleanliness. The solid material construction of the countertop is conducive to easy cleaning. Since the sink is placed underneath the countertop, your kitchen never looks messy or unkempt!

Many diverse sizes

Undermount kitchen sinks are available in many different sizes as well as shapes. Regular sizes sinks are available in dimensions of 22 by 33 inches and the width of these sinks varies between 12 and 33 inches. The sinks are available in single and double varieties. The depth ranges from 5 to even 9 inches. The drainage position is located either centrally or on the backside of the sink. Various accessories such as drain strainers or grates can be installed to ensure additional cleanliness.

Stainless steel variants

The sinks even come in stainless steel finish, lending them high durability. Most homeowners prefer the stainless steel varieties because they are easy to clean, hygienic and have a high degree of strength to them. In addition these are resistant to dents and scratches. If you are installing these, make sure to have marble, granite or concrete countertops along with the stainless steel undermount kitchen sinks.



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Owen Walcher asked:


If you are considering upgrading your bathroom and kitchen sink faucets, you have come to the right place. The following explanation will make your task much easier and will save your time as well.

However, before we start, make sure that you have following materials ready with you. – New faucet assembly – Basin wrench – Adjustable wrenches – Slip-joint pliers – Scouring pad

Now follow these simple steps. (Assuming that you are replacing the old two-handled faucet with the more modern single-handled type)

Replacing Kitchen Sink Faucets

1. Before you start, go at the shut-off valves under the sink, and turn off the water.

2. Open the faucet so that it could drain any excess water.

3. The next step is to disconnect the hot and cold water supply lines from the shutoff valves. You can use a small adjustable-wrench to do this.

4. Reach up behind the faucet. You will find the coupling nuts that connect the supply tubes to the faucet. Unscrew the same using a basin wrench.

5. Behind the faucet, you will also find mounting nuts that hold the faucet in place. Remove these nuts using the same basin wrench.

6. Now that you have disconnected the mounting nuts, you can lift out the old faucet. Lifting it out, disconnect the sprayer hose from the assembly using an adjustable wrench.

7. Lift out the sprayer hose, and remove the faucet.

8. Once you have removed the faucet, clean the surface of the sink thoroughly with a scouring pad.

9. Remove the escutcheon cap and replace the same with the one that is included with your new faucet.

10. Now you are ready to make the new connection. Bring your new sprayer hose, and slip it down through the sprayer hole.

11. Feed the sprayer hose up through the center faucet hole, and connect the hose through the sprayer nipple using an adjustable wrench.

12. If the hot and cold supply tubes of the new faucet have a different length, attach flexible connectors to the fittings on the supply tubes. Hold the faucet fitting stationary with one wrench and tighten each connection with another wrench.

13. Insert and feed the supply lines and the connectors into the center hole, and then seat the faucet.

14. Now crawl up under the sink and in order to hold the faucet in place, install a washer and nut to the end bolts.

15. First, tighten the nuts by hand, and then with a basin wrench.

16. Connect the supply lines to the shutoff valves, and turn the water on.

17. Turn on the faucet and check for leaks.

Replacing Bathroom Sink Faucets

1. Go underneath the sink. Turn off the water. Loosen the collar nuts on the drainpipe.

2. Drain any excessive water, and then remove the drainpipe.

3. Loosen the nuts that hold the pop-up assembly in place under the sink using slip-joint pliers.

4. Unscrew the pop-up flange in order to free the assembly underneath the sink.

5. Remove the fittings that join the supply lines of the old faucet to the shutoff valves, using a wrench.

6. Repeat the steps 4-15 as explained above for replacing kitchen faucet.

7. Now, you have to install the pop-up assembly.

8. Push the pop-up rod down through the body of the faucet.

9. Attach the flat bar.

10. At the bottom of the new flange, use a little plumber’s putty to hold the tailpiece so that the whole assembly protrudes up through the drain hole in the sink.

11. Spin the ring to position the same with the tailpiece under the sink.

12. In order to secure pop-up housing in place, tighten the nut on top of the tailpiece.

13. Hook up the pop-up lever onto the flat bar in order to secure it to the pop-up housing.

14. Drop the stopper into the drain hole.

15. Replace the drainpipe.

16. Tighten the collar nuts.

17. Turn on the faucet and check for leaks.

Hence, replacing a kitchen and a bathroom faucet is almost similar except for the work related to the pop-up assembly that is included with the bathroom sink.



Ruby

Weathergoat asked:

Part of the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge sinking after the Thanksgiving day floods in 1990. Wikipedia for more info. It was not shown ‘Live’ though; in fact the original tape had to be edited to remove multiple instances of language unacceptable for prime time!

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katie8455 asked:


When you walk into our first-floor bath, you see a sink and a toilet, and then a sliding door. To the right of the sliding door, there’s another sink and the bathtub, with another entrance facing the second sink. The sliding door is supposed to give us and some “privacy” in the master suite. I want to lose the sliding door entirely, install a double-basin sink where the first sink is, then move the toilet to where the second sink is.

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annamariecreed asked:


Both of my sinks are clogged and i dont know how to get them unclogged. whenever i use the grinder thing it makes the water go to the outher side of the sink.

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Schbaz asked:


I need to remove mixer as it’s leaking but when I go under the sink there is no room to use either a spanner or wrench to undo the but that holds the mixer to the sink. Any hints.

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John asked:


I have a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal. The garbage disposal still works and spins around but it leaves about an inch of water behind. It is clogged with bread crumbs. I’ve already tried Drano-o, pouring boiling hot water, and the baking soda and vinegar method. Any ideas on how to best troubleshoot this? Thanks in advance for any assistance you can offer!!!

Rick