Although a sink is an accessory in decoration, it has the highest frequency of use among various kitchen items. 65% of the time before and after meals is spent dealing with the sink, so its importance to family life is self-evident. At present, there are various materials for sinks on the market, each with different characteristics and styles. How to distinguish between good and bad, and choose the sink that suits oneself, is also a considerable skill.

■ Choose

    According to kitchen space selection - single and double sinks are suitable for kitchens with smaller spaces. In modern kitchen design, the function of the sink has been significantly expanded, such as creating a workspace at the junction of the sink and cabinet, allowing the sink to have storage function.

Single slot is often chosen by households with small kitchen space, which can only meet the most basic cleaning functions; The double slot design is widely used in homes, which can meet the needs of separate cleaning and conditioning, and has become the preferred choice due to its appropriate space occupation; The three slot or mother and child slot, due to their irregular design, are more suitable for large kitchens with unique styles. They have multiple functions such as soaking, washing, and storage, and can also separate raw and cooked food, saving time and effort.

If the kitchen space is small, choosing a single or double sink is more suitable; I like to wash in large spaces, and a large basin sink is a good choice. If the kitchen space is large, the range of options is relatively wide, with three sinks or sinks with drain boards available.

Choose according to personal preference - make full use of the corner space for the curved kitchen basin

From a convenient and practical perspective, you can choose one large and one small "mother child" style kitchen basin. This type of kitchen basin can freely adjust its water storage capacity during use, and can also be used to drain dry cleaned dishes and vegetables in a small trough. If space permits, an extended countertop can also be added to place some miscellaneous items during washing.

From the perspective of space saving, you can choose a pentagonal or quarter arc shaped kitchen basin. These are specifically designed for kitchens with right angles or rounded corners, making full use of corner space that is usually not available.

From an aesthetic perspective, you can choose sinks with personality and different colors to match with various styles of kitchens. In terms of design, one can choose from square, circular, elliptical, or a combination of square and elliptical shapes.

In addition, when selecting a sink, the width of the cabinet countertop should be considered, and the width of the sink should be the cabinet countertop minus 100mm-150mm.

Depending on the process selection - the thickness of the basin bottom should reach 1mm

Generally, sinks are welded tightly without virtual welding. The welding quality is the most critical factor affecting the lifespan of the sink. Good welding can prevent rusting and desoldering. From today's sink market, anything with a double sink depth exceeding 18cm is welded. And the cost price of this welding is relatively high.

In addition, if the thin edge of the sink is finely crafted, it can fit well with the countertop, preventing water leakage at the joint. Even if water droplets or debris fall onto the countertop, they can be easily wiped into the sink with a cloth. Therefore, when choosing, pay attention to the flatness of the thin edge, because it requires relatively high processing technology. The thinner the edge, the more difficult it is to achieve flatness.