Kitchen sink - porcelain stoneware

Until recently, porcelain tiles could only be found on the facades of houses, as paving slabs, as well as in interior decoration. According to its characteristics, this material is significantly inferior to many analogues, therefore, experts tried to find new ways of application for it. Thus, sinks for porcelain stoneware appeared, which today are actively gaining popularity, and for good reason. We'll figure it out, a sink for the kitchen - is porcelain stoneware more convenient or is it still worth paying attention to the usual stainless steel?

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What should be the perfect sink?

It is difficult to imagine a kitchen without a sink, because without it, the cooking process is almost impossible. And even the best dishwasher does not replace all the functions of a conventional sink.

A good sink should have the following characteristics:

• Withstand even severe mechanical damage;
• To transfer both cold and hot water, to be resistant to temperature changes and changes;
• Do not enter into a chemical reaction with acids, alkalis and other aggressive substances;
• Excellent water retention, prevent leakage.

Important! As a rule, ordinary stainless steel is used as a material for washing, which in its characteristics meets the highest requirements for the sink. The only minus of this material is a loud noise even with the slightest flow of water. But porcelain, as a material for the sink, does not have a similar minus.

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Characteristics of porcelain stoneware

Porcelain tile is an artificial material, originally intended for the decoration of facades and as an alternative to paving slabs. It consists exclusively of natural materials, characterized by strength, safety, resistance to temperatures and chemicals.

A big plus of porcelain stoneware is a rich color palette, so the sink can be selected for absolutely any kitchen interior. In addition, it is a rather thick material, so the sound of water is perfectly muffled.

Important! Porcelain sink for the kitchen is made in the same way as ordinary paving slabs - the mixture is poured into the prepared form, where it hardens. After hardening, the sink takes the necessary shape and goes to the store counter.

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Advantages and disadvantages of porcelain sinks

Modern sinks made of porcelain stoneware have many advantages. Due to them, they are increasingly being acquired by installation in the home kitchen. Here are some of them:

• Strength. In its strength, porcelain tile is not inferior to natural stone. In addition, during manufacture, special components are added to the composition of the material, which further increase its resistance to damage, minimizing the possibility of chips and cracks. When bumps and objects fall into the sink, even no scratches remain on the sink coating, because this material does not have an external coating layer - the paint is added to the composition even at the stage of pressing the stone shavings.
• Environmental friendliness. Porcelain stoneware is an artificial material made entirely of natural stone shavings, thereby it consists entirely of natural materials. Therefore, there is no harm in contact with dishes and food.
• Resistance to external influences. Porcelain sink is not affected by household chemicals, as well as high temperature extremes. The high density of the material prevents the sink from absorbing odors and moisture.
• Appearance. One of the most important advantages of a ceramic granite sink is the ability to harmoniously fit it into any kitchen. You can choose the color, depending on the style and color palette of the kitchen, leaving the metallic sheen of stainless steel.

Important! Despite the large number of advantages of ceramic granite sinks, this material has its drawbacks:

• If a chip or a crack appears on the surface of the sink, then it is impossible to hide it with anything - the washing will have to be changed, because porcelain tiles cannot be painted or covered with acrylic. True, many owners of such sinks claim that it is very difficult to accidentally damage the sink from this material.
• Porcelain stoneware needs more maintenance than ordinary stainless steel. It is advisable to wash the sink after each large-scale washing of dishes.
• The price of the material is quite high. But at the same time, a long service life and durability fully justify all the money spent on washing. Porcelain tile is a relatively young material, so the price of it is likely to begin to decline in the near future.

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Choosing the color and shape of the sink

The sink in the kitchen is, first and foremost, a functional thing. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the choice of form depending on the needs:

• A sink with one bowl is suitable for small kitchens, as well as for single people.
• A sink with two bowls is an excellent choice for a large family, because two compartments allow you to wash dishes and defrost food at the same time.
• For a small kitchen set, corner sinks made of porcelain stoneware are also suitable. They take up very little space, while performing the necessary function.
• Sinks with a “wing” can be used as drying or serve as a work surface. Moreover, on porcelain stoneware you can safely cut products without fear of knife scratches.

Important! In addition, there are overhead and mortise sinks, which can be a continuation of the kitchen countertops.

Color selection

The choice of color for washing is much more varied. Today you can find a wide variety of colors for ceramic granite sinks for the kitchen, which are presented in any hardware store and online store catalogs, on the official websites of the manufacturers themselves. A good solution would be to pick up a sink in tone with a kitchen worktop, because in this way it will become a continuation of the working area, and not a separate item.

Important! The screen for a kitchen set of rectified porcelain tiles in the color of the countertops and sinks gives the kitchen furniture completeness and integrity.

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Porcelain sink care

It is recommended to wash a sink made of this material every day. In case of light pollution only normal rinsing with water is sufficient, but a general cleaning is necessary a couple of times a week.

You can remove various contaminants in the following ways:

• If particles of food, grease and a bit of dirt remain on the sink, then the most common household product will help to clean plumbing surfaces or wash dishes.
• Stronger impurities can be removed with a chalk mixture. Stir in chalk with hydrogen peroxide to make a thick, powdery mass. Apply the resulting composition to the sink with a layer of about one centimeter. After the chalk has dried, remove the product with a rag and wash the surface.
• To remove stubborn stains from drinks, blood, and even paint and glue, you can use gasoline, acetone or an alkaline solution. Simply wipe the surface of the sink with a cloth dampened with liquid, then rinse thoroughly with water.

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Progress does not stand still, and today porcelain tile is replacing enameled sinks and sinks from stainless steel.This material has a lot of advantages that make the sink for the kitchen not only a functional thing, but also a worthy decorative piece of furniture.