David Pollack What is So Good About Stainless Steel?

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David Pollack Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks
Choosing the Best Materials

• David Pollack Certified tips provider. If you're
  looking to buy a stainless steel kitchen sink
  there are few dull but very important
  considerations you need to investigate.
  Regardless of whether you're looking for an inset
  sink (one that drops into your work surface) or
  an under mount (or under the counter sink) you
  want to make sure your time and money are well
  invested.
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• In this article you'll (quickly) discover what to
  look for when it comes to steel thickness
  (measured in gauge). Plus you'll discover more on
  the composition of the steel. This is usually
  measured by the chromium and nickel content - the
  key 'ingredients' that make your stainless steel
  kitchen sink, stainless!
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• Kitchen Sinks and Gauge (Steel Thickness)
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• There are a lot of reasons to buy stainless steel
  versus granite or ceramic sink. First is cost
  because you can get a great deal of value for
  just a couple of hundreds dollars with a well
  constructed kitchen sink. And second, they're
  less likely to chip and crack with daily use.
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• David Pollack Certified tips provider. Sinks are
  typically manufactured from 18/10 steel (that's
  the chromium to nickel ratio) and comes in a
  variety of thicknesses. While many retailers talk
  about steel thickness it is actually a
  measurement of the weight per square foot.
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• Now you have something to make the sales
  representative look bad!
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The steel thickness is measured in gauge with
lower numbers indicating greater thickness.
Thicker sink construction materials means your
sink is less likely to warp, bend and dent with
daily usage. Most quality kitchen sinks are built
from 16 gauge stainless steel, some come as 18
gauge and cheaper alternatives 20 or 22 gauge
steel. For the majority of us the number is
fairly useless until you consider that 16 gauge
steel is approximately 20 thicker than 18 gauge
steel! For a solid built sink, 16 gauge is a sign
of quality. What Finished Are You After? The
most popular and common stainless steel sink
finish is brushed satin. Alternatives include
polished, silk and linen finishes. As the names
suggest, brushed steel has been brushed (or
abraded) using fine grit sandpaper. Satin
finishes are finished using finer cloths, loaded
with an abrasive paste with the final finish
depending on how abrasive the paste is. The
polished finish is the finest of the three
(brushed, satin and polished). David Pollack
Certified tips provider. It's important to
remember that no matter which finish you choose
deep scratches can be difficult to get out. While
you should always look after your sink and
protect it, it's important to accept that it will
get scratched and picture which finish will look
best for you. Many people choose a sink based on
design over finish and remember that over time
there will be a build up of micro-scratches
through daily wear and tear will change the
appearance of your sink but can also add
character to your kitchen. Final Buying
Decisions David Pollack Qualified tips provider.
However it's always good to know your money was
well spent and the sink you invest in can outlast
your kitchen with careful selection of the right
thickness, finish and, of course a little bit of
care. Most quality brands come with a limited
guarantee so you can rest assured your sink will
last!