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Postby Mark Hancock » 16 Dec 2017, 10:43

I'm getting towards the end of finishing the kitchen after nearly 2 years and am now at the stage where I need to source a decent stainless steel sink. I'm looking for a single bowl and drainer which doesn't flex like the present one. Any recommendations?

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Re: Kitchen Sink

Postby 9fingers » 16 Dec 2017, 14:50

I suspect getting any data on rigidity out of manufacturers and suppliers will be nigh impossible.

My approach would be to get one that you like the look of and then reinforce it from underneath. Foaming PU adhesive and a sheet of MR MDF will give much enhanced rigidity.

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Re: Kitchen Sink

Postby Doug » 16 Dec 2017, 15:26

Northern sinks have a good range of quality sinks https://www.northernsinks.com/ I tend to fit from their range.

The flex is mainly down to the thickness of the stainless steel, very cheap sinks flex because the material is so thin, as with most things you get what you pay for.
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Re: Kitchen Sink

Postby Rod » 16 Dec 2017, 15:28

Our Franke sink in the kitchen is very rigid unlike our B&Poo one in the utility room.

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Re: Kitchen Sink

Postby Deejay » 16 Dec 2017, 15:49

Afternoon Mark

+1 for Franke. I fitted one about four years ago. Not as thick as they were in the 1970's but still pretty good IMO.

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Re: Kitchen Sink

Postby Mark Hancock » 17 Dec 2017, 11:55

Thanks for the info guys. That now gives me a good start for more research.

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Re: Kitchen Sink

Postby RogerS » 17 Dec 2017, 13:29

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You could check out Cathedral Kitchens in Malvern to see what they have on display and/or selling an ex-demo one.

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Re: Kitchen Sink

Postby Woodster » 17 Dec 2017, 18:28

Surely any good manufacturer will supply information on the thickness of the steel used, this should give an indication of rigidity?

Edit: According to this, cheap sinks are only 0.8mm thick but you can get 1.2mm or 1.5mm if you want to pay the price.

http://vallesinks.com/index.cfm//pageId ... l%20Sinks/
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