Double Basin Kitchen Sink
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A double basin kitchen sink, not only provides homeowners with numerous advantages, but also great flexibility in design because they come in different shapes and size and are made of different materials. A double basin kitchen sink can be either mounted under the counter or dropped in and mounted over the counter. The mounting is based on each homeowner’s personal preference.
KOHLER K-3369-4-NA Staccato Double-Basin Self-Rimming Kitchen Sink
Price: $371.90 $259.87
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KOHLER K-3672-NA 8 Degree Offset Kitchen Sink
Price: $1668.00 $1216.08
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Franke RGX 160 Regetta Series
Price: $625.00 $468.98
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Copper Hammered Kitchen Sink
Price: $1699.00 $1099.00
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Kohler Sterling 11406-NA McAllister Undercounter
Price: $358.95 $205.04
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Franke KBX-120-43 Double Basin Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink Kubus Series
Price: $1591.00 $1193.25
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Kohler K-5838-2-7 Deerfield Smart Divide self-rimming kitchen sink
Price: $833.90 $575.39
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Copper Hammered Kitchen Apron 25/75 Double Basin Sink
Price: $2299.00 $1399.00
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Ticor S4414 Tight Radius Apron Double Bowl
Price: $675.00 $499.99
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T888 Stainless Steel Square Front Apron Kitchen Sink
Price: $615.99 $330.00
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If your countertop is made of granite, soapstone, or any other expensive and luxurious material, you more than likely want to make sure that as much of the countertop as possible can be seen. In this case, you should undermount your sink. The selection of the double basin sink will be based on how it will be used as well as the design of the kitchen. You should take into account the colors and styles of cabinets, floors, and appliances in the kitchen. The worst thing you could do is choose a sink that will be distracting or not enhance the appearance of the kitchen.
There are numerous varieties of double sinks, but they all have one thing in common. Double basin sinks have two basins separated by a divider. The size options available for this divider are: 50/50, 60/40, and 70/30. These represent the fraction of space apportioned to each basin. A 50/50 double basin kitchen sink would have equal sized basins and depths on each side. A 60/40 sink has a left basin that is a little larger and deeper than the other side. In a 70/30 sink, the left basin is seventy percent larger and deeper than the right basin. Most homeowners prefer the 60/40 model for its style.
The most popular materials used for double basin sinks are stainless steel and cast iron. Of the two, stainless steel is more widely used for double basin kitchen sinks because it complements most kitchen interiors. The one problem reported with stainless steel is that it can be scratched due to everyday use. However you can purchase sink grids to fit different sink models. You insert the grid on the bottom of the sink. This will protect the sink from scratched from dishes and silverware. An added benefit of using a sink grid is that it increase the longevity of your basin.
The other material used is cast iron. If you are in the market for a cast iron double basin kitchen sink, keep in mind that you will need extra support for the sink so that your countertops won’t be damaged. This is due to the fact that the cast iron sink is very heavy and could cause the countertop to split due to the additional pressure. So be sure to include the cost of extra support in your budget.
