Choosing the Right Taps and Kitchen Sinks
If you are in the process of upgrading your kitchen or building a new home, you will know that your kitchen is probably the room in the house that needs to be the most practical and functional. This does not mean that you should sacrifice beauty, and if you choose well, you can have a stylish, highly functional kitchen that is a pleasure to cook in. There are so many different types of taps, counter tops, fixtures, fittings, and kitchen sinks in South Africa to choose from that it could be a little daunting to find the right ones for you, and here we provide some advice on how to choose the most suitable types for your kitchen.
A good kitchen sink is vital. These items must be durable, easy to use, and easy to maintain. You should ask yourself how you will be using the kitchen sink, and whether more than one may be necessary. Here are two factors to consider when choosing kitchen sinks for your kitchen:
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- Materials: There is a wide range of materials for kitchen sinks available in South Africa today. Stainless steel is usually the most popular, because it is easy to clean, hygienic, and rustproof, and usually also the most reasonably priced. There are also sinks made from ceramic, granite, marble, or stone available. New on the market are composite sinks, made from materials such as polyester and acrylic.
- Uses: If you are looking for a sink to just rinse vegetables and fruit, or wash smaller items, a smaller sink with a filtered tap may be all that is needed. For the washing of regular crockery and glasses, you can use almost any type of sink, but fine crockery and glasses may chip or break when bumped against heavy ceramic sinks. Stainless steel sinks tend to be friendlier to crockery and glasses, because the metal surface is more yielding. If your sink is subject to rigorous use and it has to be in constant service, lower-grade stainless steel is usually the best. If you usually use a dishwasher for dishes and crockery, you will have more freedom to choose the type of sink you want.
If you are looking for more advice about which kitchen equipment, fixtures, and fittings to choose, talk to our team at GEZA! We know all about kitchen sinks in South Africa and will be able to advise you on the best choices for your kitchen.
