New kitchen sink

Rangemaster round bowl stainless steel sink

I love a nice functional kitchen and it doesn’t have to be top of the range. I’ve had quite a few and experienced different sinks. They are the most important and often the most underestimated feature in the kitchen. We use them constantly. The most attractive (in my opinion) are ceramic followed by a quality stainless steel. The most functional are quality stainless steel followed closely by ceramic (your white Belfast-style sink). So it boils down to personal choice. When I move I will be installing the one I have now, a Rangemaster Keyhole round single bowl. I go online and choice my sink after deciding the features I want. There are firms out there who deal solely in sinks and taps, amazing. They are independent often family run businesses who will discuss your needs. Do not confuse what they sell with the cheap imports sold in the chain DIY stores. I wanted a round bowl cus I don’t like greasy corners, separate tap hole (tap hole is cut out of work top at a point you and your kitchen fitter decides) and a deep drainer to control and contain excess water. I decided on spending up to £170. This is midrange- the skies the limit. And when you think how much use it will get this is reasonable. I chose Rangemaster brand and on the phone ladies advice I chose a Rangemaster tap with extendable sprinkle hose. She recommended it cus it fitted my criteria and she had one at home. That was good advice. Do not confuse cheap s s sinks with quality, they are poles apart. I’ll try and upload a picture of mine but I. might not succeed. Lastly, it’s YOUR choice and your the one who has to use it and look at it.

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I have had numerous kitchen sinks of all types. Composite in dark brown, yikes, was dreadful and soon looked manky. The best by far is my present sink, undermount good quality stainless steel but I am moving soon, to a new build with a cheap stainless sink and a waste disposal in the small sink. They will not last long, I hate a waste disposal. Give me two years and I will be replacing the sink and waste disposal and tap, to get what I have here. Filter tap and good quality plain stainless sink

Op have you had granite worktops? There is still an amount of absorption, not forgetting that granite is natural and formed from interlinked pieces of rock with spaces. I have a granite worktop and it does need to be looked after and it can chip

I've had every type of sink over the years and when I replaced the last one I went back to stainless steel. My stipulation was it had to be huge and look good and I found one that fits that criteria and love it. If I change again it will be another stainless steel.

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My personal opinion is a stainless steel sink. Because I had used 8 years and now. It is made different type, size, shape and design for kitchen demand. I am happy, I hope you will can see these. Thanks for replay....

My Belfast sink is in the garden full of plants

Stick to stainless steel.

I have had various types of sinks but have found stainless steel the easiest to keep clean. Naturally, it's up to you, but I honestly think stainless steel the best option.

Also, it is neither fashionable nor unfashionable. Stainless steel is a standard thing which is never "in" or "out".

We have a large Ikea Belfast sink. Called an apron sink. Beautiful to look at, large and easy to clean.

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My new sink is made of something called pyragranite. I am very pleased with it, but go for a light colour if you have a lot of lime, as the deposit can be seen on a black sink, but I use cleaner for my glass ceramic hob on the sink and it comes up fine. I didn't want another stainless steel sink, as I hate the boiing they make when you drain the potatoes into the sink.

Just found the following link, so they can be bought in the UK too.
www.pyramisgroup.com/en-GB/products/?categ=294

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Just an update I did so much research and because the reviews of this sink were so good I ended up with a Blanco Silgranit sink, double bowl.
Two years on it is so perfect it's the best sink I have ever had and there is not a mark on it after 2 years use I am so glad I bought it.

Yes my composite sink is made by blanco. It's a creamy beige colour and the base does stain easily, but comes up with a bleach solution. I think the key is to remember to wipe it dry after use each time, but I often forget! I don't think I would choose this type again, but the previous one was stainless steel and it scratched easily so not really sure what I would choose. This present one looks nice when it's cleaned up, and I am trying hard to remember to dry it after use, which seems to be helping. I use a bowl in the sink for pots and pans that won't go in the dishwasher.

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I have a double belfast sink from Ikea,it wasn't expensive but it looks great nice deep sinks I use a plastic basin in one for dish washing and rinse in the other..so far no problems with it ,no scratches etc.I spray it with bleach for tea stains and it always stays lovely and white.The fact it didn't cost a fortune means we can replace it if something awful happens to it which could happen with 3 GD's who love to wash stuff or skiddle in water as we say here

I have black Kraus KGD-433B Kitchen Sink. We've had this sink for a couple of months now and it's been great as a replacement for the plain stainless steel sink we had before. The surface looks nice, is easy to clean, and seems to be as durable as advertised. After a week of trying not to clang any pots around in there we eventually settled into a normal pattern of use...no scratches or stains. Also haven't noticed any hazing, which I've heard mentioned as a problem with granite or granite-composite sinks.

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My kitchen went in over a quarter of a century ago . I possibly need to replace the taps but the sink is a Franke and really is as good as new. It's not shiny stainless steel. I have a smaller sink in the utility room for garden hand washing and cleaning golf clubs. Is it used? No never

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DD has got some sort of composdite sink. Made by Blanco. It's not easy to clean.

I didn't know anyone still had sculleries! I want a scullery.

Steady on Jeanie....tis only my opinion.....you need to see for yourself methinks....a kitchen is a very personal thing!

Oh dear back to square one.

Although I love my composite surface, I am not a fan of ceramic sinks...had a very expensive Franke one once and unless the formula has changed, the do stain and show wear .

I like the contrast of a satin metal sink...I wanted a deep big one...have a multi one in the scullery so just wanted a nice big one in the kitchen. Metal does eventually scratch but, to me, that is somehow acceptable whereas expensive ceramics soon look shoddy when they stain.