Top 5 kitchen sink manufacturers

Choosing the best kitchen sink - according to customers and experts

Author: Zalina Cheldiev

The main criteria for choosing a good kitchen sink

Manufacturer. From the manufacturer depends on the quality of materials, the service life of the wash and the warranty period for the product, the compliance of products with environmental standards. This review is dedicated to the best manufacturers of kitchen sinks.

The size. It matters not only the correspondence of the diameter of the sink and the area of the kitchen. This is obvious - a large sink in a small kitchen is inconvenient, too small in a spacious kitchen will be lost (if, of course, this is not the designer's idea).
When choosing, pay attention to:

Wash width Your utensils should fit freely, including large pans, trays. Even if you use the dishwasher.

Wash depth. It is best to look in the store and try on. Splashes will scatter from too shallow sinks. Too deep uncomfortable, because you have to dive to the bottom of the dishes.

Functionality. Modern sinks can have up to 5 bowls, and there can be several main, deep bowls and 1-2 additional compartments on the side, plus one or more side wings (most often used for drying).

The form. Which one you like and which is more convenient - round, oval, square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal.

Mounting method: invoice, mortise or embedded. Overhead - the most popular, when installed is placed on top of the countertop. Mortise mounted in the hole in the tabletop, in the finished form acts above the surface. Built-in is mounted flush with the table top.

Material. The beauty of the whole kitchen depends on the washing material. You have to choose the best sink among metal (steel, enameled, bronze, etc.), ceramic sinks, sinks made of natural stone or the so-called artificial stone (composite).

A place	Name	Rating
1	Franke (Switzerland)	10 / 10
2	Blanco (Germany)	9.7 / 10
3	Alveus (Slovenia)	9.0 / 10
4	GranFest (Russia)	6.5 / 10
5	Florentina (Russia)	6.0 / 10

Franke (Switzerland)

The leader of our ranking of the best kitchen sink manufacturers is the Swiss concern Franke AG. Franke is more than 80 enterprises in 40 countries of the world, including Russia (plants in St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg), Germany, Italy, the USA and others.

The company was established in 1911 and began with products from sheet metal. Since 1931, starts the production of sinks from an alloy of copper and nickel, as well as stainless steel. Already in 1938, the line for the production of the first seamless kitchen units was launched. As time has shown, it was one of the most successful "moves" Franke.

Today, the concern specializes in the production of kitchen equipment for domestic and commercial needs (restaurants, cafes, hotels). Regular customers since 1974 are such major fast-food companies as McDonalds, KFC and many others.

In addition to the sinks in the range:

Mixers and accessories;
Cooktops and ovens;
Hoods;
Refrigerators;
Dishwashers and sorters;
Since 2002 - Coffee Systems

Of particular interest to retail customers are car washes made in a wide range. Customers can purchase products with widths ranging from 200 to 1050 mm. No other competitor has such a choice.

Franke offers kitchenware from:

Of stainless steel - The high content of chromium (18%) and nickel (10%) provides exceptional water and acid resistance of products, as well as durability and reliability.
Composite stone Fragranite DuraKleen is a patented composition of quartz sand, polyacrylate resins and pigments. We note in particular that the mass, which is not ready for forming, is directly subjected to staining, but quartz itself, due to which the stunning color stability of the washing is ensured.The surface has antibacterial protection, withstands heating up to +280 ° C.
Composite Ceramic Mixture Fraceram - keramomoyki perfectly withstand significant shocks and mechanical loads, resistant to stains, do not absorb odors.
Steel and glass- an interesting combination for kitchens in the style of "modern" and "hi-tech". The bowl is made of metal, but its “frame” is made of tempered high impact glass with or without tinted glass.

Main advantages:

A solid choice of sinks of different nature, design, shapes and sizes.
A variety of surface textures. Sinks are available in smooth gloss and semi-matte, textured for linen or burlap. Of no less interest are products with microdecora.
Easy installation. Buyers can choose the products to be installed flush, under the tabletop or overhead method. Since no special tools are required, a person with no experience can connect to the base cabinet.
Deep bowls with a small inner slope, ensuring no splashing.
Options "all in one." In addition to washing, customers do not have to buy fittings, linings, etc. Everything is already included, and for some models there is even a “drain-overflow”, which is very convenient for forgetful housewives.
Prices for any wallet. The cost of products varies from 4,700 to 90,000 rubles.
Easy care. No special products or stain removers are required for cleaning. Enough ordinary household chemicals, preferably without abrasive components.

Minuses:

The high price of most collections;
Products with microdecora can accumulate limescale, which can then be cleaned only with the use of special equipment.

10 / 10

Rating

Reviews

Bought sink FRANKE PXL 651-78 with a surface under flax. Looks very nice, drops and stains are not visible. Hot pots and pans do not leave a trace. But if you do not wash the week, then there is a lime scale, which is removed only by chemical means.

Blanco (Germany)

Since 1925, the German company Blanco has produced a wide range of kitchen and medical equipment under the same-name brand. In assortment various mixers, various accessories and, certainly, every possible sinks. The main production is located in Germany, and specialized factories for the production of certain categories, for example, ceramic sinks, are geographically located in Turkey and Poland. About Blanco, you can safely say that this is the trendsetter of kitchen fashion.

The main advantages are high quality and variety of the offered products. Each buyer will find the best kitchen sink to his liking: with one or two bowls, corner or round, mortise or under the countertop. If you wish, you can not limit yourself in size or in colors. This is because the company manufactures sinks for cabinets ranging in size from 40 cm to 90 cm. Add to this a wide selection of shades from rich black to pale mother-of-pearl, competent design according to the principle of “nothing superfluous” and you will understand that this is what you searched.

The manufacturer produces good kitchen sinks from:

Stainless steel for medcine series - sinks differ in resistance to temperature differences, aggressive household chemicals, abrasives, acids and alkalis. They have a rough or smooth surface, as well as a special shape of the bottom of the bowl, thanks to which the noise of the water flow is minimized.
Natural stone - These are exquisite luxury sinks from natural polished granite. They are distinguished by a high degree of inertness to any chemical and mechanical effects, temperature changes. A special plus is exceptional durability.
Artificial stone - own patented development of a company called silGranit. Granite crumb, quartz sand, acrylic copolymers, fiberglass reinforcing and pigments. The exact formulation is kept secret, but the resulting washes are characterized by exceptional reliability, durability and environmental safety.The surface has an antibacterial coating based on silver Hygiene + Plus. The color variety is striking - all shades of white, gray, beige-brown and black, there are even models of soft green and sky-blue tones.
Ceramics- presentable kitchen sinks with excellent performance. This is the best solution for those who hate traces of drops and drips on the kitchen equipment.

Main advantages:

The widest model range of kitchen sinks from various materials.
Ease of installation on their own. Installation of sinks is made depending on the model of the sidebar, overhead method or integration. In the complete set there is always an instruction giving the exhaustive information on this question.
The ideal depth and shape of the bowls, preventing water from splashing on the floor and furniture around.
Excellent equipment. The structure, as a rule, includes a complete set for installation, including bypass fittings, a protective valve for waste collection, etc.
Wide price range. The range of models of economy from 4 000 rubles. up to the premium series 50 000-160 000 rub.
Easy care and easy cleaning with mild detergents.

Minuses:

High price;
White sinks quickly get dirty, but are easy to clean;
There are fakes on the market.

9.7 / 10

Rating

Reviews

I chose the same sink under the white furniture from the corner of silage Zia 9E. Very good wash - and beautiful, and comfortable, not splashing, surprisingly quiet. But it gets dirty very fast, you have to clean it every other day. Well at least the raid comes off easily and without any problems.

Alveus (Slovenia)

Kovinoplastika Lož d.d. includes a subsidiary of PC Inox, which specializes in the production of kitchen sinks, hoods, systems for sorting and disposal of household waste, faucets, accessories and utensils under the brand Alveus.

Over the 45-year history, the company has gained tremendous experience, which helps to develop and improve products. It is enough to mention that the catalog contains more than 300 models of various sinks for the kitchen with a width from 400 to 1000 mm, including corner modules. At the same time, the plant can accept an order for the production of products according to sketches and customer sizes.

Kitchen sinks Alveus are made from:

Stainless steel up to 1 mm - these are durable and wear-resistant products with a satin surface (smooth matte and glossy), classic flax and microlen. Colors vary due to surface treatment from standard chromium to copper and gold - a total of 16 colors.
"Stainless steel" and glass - the steel bowl is complemented with a glass "frame" or "table". It looks futuristic, but very organic. The production uses reinforced impact resistant glass fiber, characterized by hygienic and safe operation. Customers are presented products in 3 shades, from clear to deeply tinted glass.
Artificial Algranit Stone - consists of 70% quartz sand. As a binder used safe polymer - acrylic. Thanks to various additives, the surface is smooth, non-porous, perfectly withstands high temperatures and does not absorb dirt, odors, and is resistant to fading and direct sunlight. Available in 9 colors.

Main advantages:

Extensive selection of products from various materials and their combinations.
Full grade. All products are completed with stainless steel colander with brass processing, special clips for installation, bypass fittings, including a siphon with automatic valve, as well as dispensers for detergents and other accessories.
Various installation options. In the collections of Alveus are good mortise and overhead kitchen sinks. There are models that are mounted flush with the tabletop, as well as separate bowls that are mounted under it.
Most products of the Slovenian manufacturer are universal. This means that they can be placed both to the right and to the left of the wing-dryer.
Competently calculated form of bowls, ensuring the correct flow of water and the absence of splashes flying out of the wash.
Acceptable prices. Buyers can buy Alveus car wash at a cost of 3,200 rubles or more. up to 48,000 rubles.
Warranty period - 2 years.
Easy to operate and clean.

Minuses:

There are no special protective surface treatments of composite products;
Components sometimes "go" separately from the main package.

9.0 / 10

Rating

Reviews

Kitchen sink ALVEUS Cubo 40 installed in the kitchen a couple of years ago and did not regret. This is the best sink of artificial granite, very functional, beautiful, convenient for simultaneous washing of utensils and products. But when buying did not put clips, I had to go back to the store. In addition, it is very easy to break dishes from fine porcelain about it.

GranFest (Russia)

The GranFest trademark, as well as Ewigstein, belongs to the Russian company Formula Komfort. The company has been operating since 2000 and has already managed to conquer the market. The product range includes:

Kitchen sinks made of artificial granite;
Mixers;
A variety of accessories for the kitchen and bathroom.

The model range includes classic square and rectangular bowls, as well as round, angular and composite. If desired, the buyer can purchase as monoblocks, and with dryers for dishes, auxiliary tanks, etc. Sizes of products in width - from 400 mm to 1040 mm.

Main advantages:

Over 40 models in 12 colors. Kitchen sinks Granfest from artificial granite for 80% consist of quartz sand. Made by casting. The surface is dense, smooth, withstands up to +180 ° C.
Components drain fittings. Separate series have holes for the installation of "drain-overflow" (reversible).
Installation in mortise and patch ways. Kitchen sinks Grafest are mounted without gaps, close to the table top cabinets.
The deep bowl convenient at operation.
Affordable price - from 3,400 to 8,000 rubles.
Warranty period - 2 years.

Minuses:

There are defective products;
Holes for the mixer must be drilled independently;
Many buyers complain about the fragility and fragility of composite sinks - up to 2 years;
Artificial granite does not differ in impact resistance, the bottom of the bowl may fall off from heavy dishes.

6.5 / 10

Rating

Reviews

Sink Granfest GF-R750L chosen for ergonomics and beautiful color. When installing the wizard warned that you need to handle carefully, it is fragile. The first year was very happy, everything was fine, but then inadvertently dropped the knife, a chip appeared. Now I try to do everything as carefully as possible.

Florentina (Russia)

The Russian factory Florentina has entered the market since 2001. The initial specialization in the production of cast composites allowed us to form our own strategy and determine for ourselves the most important areas of production:

Kitchen sinks from cast artificial marble
Faucets for kitchen and bathroom;
Plumbing for bathrooms.

All products are manufactured under the brand Florentina and Dr. Gans. Unlike other similar Russian companies, from the very beginning, the management has attended to certification. According to the tests conducted regularly, each product is recognized as safe for others and allowed to be used in residential, medical, health and child care facilities.

Products from LLC Florentina are completed with “filling” from Italian factories “Vicario Armando & C. Srl "," Guglielmi S.p.A. rubinetterie. And thanks to the presence of its own development bureau, the range is updated every year with new models.

Injection washers are made from:

Florengran - an artificial stone consisting of 75% of quartz, and methacrylate compounds are used as a binder polymer resin.
Florensil - a modern composite material, in which besides quartz sand and a copolymer silica is used. Due to this additive, the surface is silky, with a slight metallic luster, more durable for mechanical wear.

Main advantages:

Two kinds of composite materials.
More than 50 models in 11 colors. Kitchen sinks of the Florentina series are available both monolithic and wrapped (suitable for installation on the left and on the right). Sizes - from 40 to 80 cm, the maximum dimensions of the corner models - 90x90 cm.
The set has Italian fittings. Separate series have holes for the installation of "drain-overflow" (reversible).
Installation in two ways. Kitchen sinks are mounted as a mortise and false way, under the countertop. The connection is tight and durable, but under the mixer will have to make a hole on their own.
Availability of certificates for products, including the expert opinion of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare.
Reasonable price - from 4,200 to 12,000 rubles.
Warranty service life - 2-5 years, depending on the model.

Minuses:

Artificial stone is not durable, fragile;
On the surface spots, stains;
There are parties with a marriage or have not passed the quality control;
Incomplete equipment is found with sealed packaging.

6.0 / 10

Rating

Reviews

Bought a sink Florentine Lipsey - coveted the price. But I regretted - metal dishes leave stains on it, and stains are formed from water too. In addition, fragile, requires careful treatment. Well at least resistant to chemicals, you can even wash with an abrasive detergent.

What kitchen sink to choose?

The kitchen sink (as opposed to the sink in the bathroom) is always in sight. Especially in Russia, where the gatherings are taken with friends in the kitchen. Therefore, manufacturers are constantly expanding the range, use a variety of materials, finishes, design solutions (sometimes very bold), and make it difficult for us, ordinary buyers, to make a choice. In our opinion, first of all it is necessary to determine the manufacturer, then - with the shape and size of the sink - these parameters depend on the area of the kitchen and the features of the furniture set. And only then comes the turn to reflect on the appearance.

And finally, one more recommendation - before you buy, be sure to write down the dimensions and go to the store, look at it live, imagine that you are washing the dishes - is it convenient for your hands. Do not be limited to the assessment of appearance. Happy shopping!

Updated: 07.02.2017

Attention! The accuracy of the information and the results of the ranking is subjective and is not an advertisement.

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