Sinks for kitchen from an artificial stone - we find out

It is no secret that the kitchen is considered the most popular place in the house and naturally a good owner seeks to equip it as best as possible. Sinks for kitchen from an artificial stone are fine alternative, completely copying appearance of natural natural material. Thanks to these features, their popularity is constantly growing.

But in this sector a lot of fakes, so we decided to talk about the features of this product.

What is the secret of popularity

By itself, a stone sink for the kitchen looks solid. It is natural for a person to desire to surround himself with natural things. But natural granite or marble costs serious money, while artificial material is more accessible and visually no different from natural.

The composition of the material

The kitchen sink from an artificial stone actually becomes on the basis of natural materials. In the classic version, 80% of the filler is mixed, while the remaining 20% ​​are binder and protective compounds, as well as dyes. At the same time, granite or marble chips often act as a filler, sand can be used in cheaper models.

But this is an unshakable classic, the level of quality and stability of such products is determined by the number of those additives and, of course, technological secrets of processing.

Reputable manufacturers cover their products with gelcoat, which significantly increases the surface strength. Silver additives provide antibacterial coating. In addition, an important role is played by casting technology and the quality of vibropressing.

What are good such products

• Kitchen sinks made of stone can easily fit into almost any interior. They have a fairly wide range of colors and a solid size range. Shades of green and brown fit well into the classics, soft pastel colors closer to Provence. Even for an eccentric high-tech, there is a radically black or perfectly white stone sink.
• Often such bowls are chosen for their noiselessness.. Unlike steel products, you will not be annoyed by the drumming sound of flowing water or the clanging of metal parts of dishes on a steel surface.
• Different sizes of sinks in the kitchen of artificial stone, allow you to choose the right model for any headset, as well as any width countertops.
• With the right approach, you can choose the colors of the bowl, on which drips and drops will almost not be noticeable.

Important: leading European manufacturers claim that their product can withstand temperatures up to 280? С. Domestic brands give a guarantee of 180? C. For example, a hot pan that was just pulled out of the oven, has 230? С.

• Really high-quality bowl, at home, it is quite difficult to prick or scratch. Moreover, according to advertising, the strength of such a composite is at least 3 times greater than the strength of natural granite or marble.
• By itself, the composite is completely environmentally neutral and pleasant to the touch.
• Since the basis of the product consists of natural polyminerals, such bowls will not fade with time.

Let's talk about cons

• The first thing that catches your eye is the high price of products. If to compare with steel analogues of the same shapes and sizes, then artificial stone is at least 2 times more expensive.
• As already mentioned, in this sector there is a high probability of buying a fake. Cheap composite car wash is easy to scratch and they are very afraid of temperature changes. If you splash boiling water on such a bowl, it will at least change color, and maybe even burst.
• Installation instructions for modern integrated bowls are quite complex and require the participation of professionals. With your own hands you can only install overhead model and then you have to tinker.
• Expensive monolithic sinks, which are cast together with the tabletop, can not be repaired. If the bowl is punctured or spoiled, either it is necessary to change the whole complex.

Some subtleties of choice

Sometimes you hear not flattering reviews about such car washes. People complain that stains from coffee or wine remain.

Color changes if you put a hot dish. And much more.

On close examination, it almost always turns out that people bought an acrylic sink at a reasonable price. Its colors can be visually similar to natural stone, but this is only a decor.

It is based on quartz sand bound with acrylic resins. This product has nothing in common with a granite or marble composite.

Tip: Corner sinks made of artificial stone for the kitchen, according to the designers, are more suitable for small rooms. By itself, the appearance of natural stone emphasizes solidity and in large spaces it is better to place it in the center.

Granite or marble aggregate, aggregate, is not afraid of any chemical attack. Spills from spilled coffee or red wine can be easily wiped off with a regular sponge and detergent.

The temperature of a boiling pot or a non-extinguished cigarette is not enough to change the color of the material. If such a product is cracked, then the cause is often a factory defect or a skillful fake.

Tip: Acrylic is good because it is easy to handle. Chips or stains from temperature effects can be cleaned and polished, stitched out seams. Theoretically, this can be done by hand, but if you are far from such works, it is better to call a professional.

As for the cost, the price of washing from a decent Russian manufacturer starts from 3200 rub. The design for 2 bowls will cost from 6000 rubles.

Polish kitchen sink made of artificial stone costs from 5500rub. The average price for the German Spanish or Italian model ranges from 11 to 12 thousand rubles.

The color range of such products as close as possible to the natural counterparts. Therefore, as a rule, reputable companies offer 6 - 12 options. Masters of our great homeland sometimes delight with extraordinary colors, Western manufacturers more adhere to the classic colors of natural stone.

Tip: if you do not want to fight with drips and dried drops, you should not take radically black or perfectly white models, you will see everything on them. Here it is better to give preference to the coating in a small speck, against which little is visible.

There are wall cups, which are made perfectly smooth, and the bottom is grooved and rough to the touch. Do not worry, this is not a marriage, drops flow down on a smooth surface. And on a rough basis will slip the dishes and spray water.

If in the store you are persuaded to buy a model 100% similar to the well-known brand and convince you that you should not pay more, be careful. This approach may still work if you buy a stainless steel stamped bowl, something is unlikely to happen to it. The quality of products made of artificial stone is highly dependent on the technology and composition of the material, the appearance can be deceptive.

Pay attention to the packaging. Qualitative things go in boxes from a rigid cardboard with obligatory stiffening ribs. Naturally on the box should be detailed contact information.

Some manufacturers put their logo directly on the product. Ideally, it is better to go to the manufacturer's website, find out the address of the nearest dealer and purchase from him.

The video in this article contains additional information on the topic.

Conclusion

Kitchen sinks made of stone is not a cheap thing, and if you do not have enough money to purchase a product from a decent manufacturer, then it is better to buy an inexpensive stainless steel bowl. Chasing a low price, you will almost certainly buy a fake and then regret it more than once (see also the article Sinks from a composite - features of maintenance and operation).