Top 10 Kitchen Sink Manufacturers
Top 10 kitchen sink manufacturers
The plumbing market is constantly evolving. In a highly competitive environment, every company is trying to become the best. We have selected 10 of the best kitchen sink manufacturers.
10 Ukinox
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.0
Trademark "Yukinoks" in the market of kitchen sinks is represented by 200 models. Most of them are made of the most popular and sought-after material - stainless steel, but there is a separate line of models made of artificial stone. The choice of firm is impressive. Washbasins are available as built-in, overhead or undermount sinks, with a polished and matt surface, as well as with a Line relief decor. Their quality is confirmed by international certificates, and the manufacturer's pricing policy corresponds to the purchasing power of the majority of Russians.
It is also important that Ukinox products are developed in accordance with domestic furniture GOSTs. To build a sink into a standard rectangular or corner cabinet, you do not need to resort to the services and advice of specialists - just refer to a short and understandable instruction. In general, the products in the reviews are characterized positively, however, there are also complaints about the minimum metal thickness (0.4 mm) in economy class models.
9 TeKa
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.3
The German company TeKa has been on the kitchen sink market for over 90 years and produces sanitary ware made of stainless steel, ceramics and durable Tegranite composite material. All sinks of the brand have the same depth of 20 cm and are made in traditional shapes - round, square, rectangular and oval. One of the revolutionary models of the brand is a model with 2 integrated induction burners - the sink is made of stainless steel, and the wing, smoothly turning into a stove, is made of glass.
Some TeKa sinks are equipped with touch sensors with which you can adjust the temperature and water pressure, and the LCD screen displays the water temperature. Models made of Tegranite (mostly composed of quartz) are made in a minimalist design in several colors. All sinks come with a 75-year warranty.
8 Melana
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.3
Melana is one of the largest Russian manufacturers of kitchen sinks. All sinks of the company are made of high quality stainless steel. The manufacturer offers a choice of a variety of steel thicknesses for sinks ranging from 0.4 to 1.2 mm. Kitchen sinks have several finishes - polished, matte, satin and decorated. The model range is represented by sinks of rectangular, square, round and corner shapes, including double sinks, with two wings of an extraordinary design.
The sinks of the brand are equipped with soundproofing material, so during use the sink does not emit the noise characteristic of stainless steel models. Melana is one of the most affordable manufacturers in the kitchen sink market, and for 10 years now it has been a confident leader in its niche.
7 Schock
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.4
Schock is a German manufacturer of composite kitchen sinks. The manufacturer's patented composite materials - Cristadur, Cristalite Plus and Cristalone are 80% quartz. Schock is credited with inventing the composite granite sink filler. Thanks to long-term research into composite materials, the firm provides some of the most durable kitchen sinks on the market today. The manufacturer offers round, square, oval and rectangular sinks with a diameter of 40 to 120 cm in various colors.
Continuing the innovation in technology, modern Schock models are equipped with a heated wing system (heats up to approximately 50 ° C), which reduces the drying time of dishes. It can also be used to warm dishes before serving. Also sinks are equipped with the button thanks to which the filter automatically opens and closes.
6 ZorG
Country: Czech
Rating (2022): 4.5
The Czech company ZorG produces kitchen sinks in three collections. Inox sinks are made of stainless steel and have a laconic design. Inox Glass sinks are made of steel, while the sinks are made of glass. The Pvd collection is made with a special evaporative coating. The manufacturer offers shells painted in natural colors in square, round, oval and rectangular shapes.
The sinks are supplied with noise-insulating pads, and are made of thick stainless steel (1.2 mm), which provides increased strength and long-term operation of the sinks.The manufacturer has provided several options for mounting sinks, thus not limiting the buyer in choosing a model. A piece of polishing cloth is included with the sinks to maintain the shine of the surface.
5 Omoikiri
Country: Japan
Rating (2022): 4.6
Omoikiri (translated from Japanese - resolute) is a Japanese brand specializing in the production of kitchen sanitary ware - sinks, faucets, water purifiers and accessories. The manufacturer offers shells of various sizes (diameter from 30 to 90 cm) and shapes: rectangular, round, square, angular and oval. All models are made of strong, thick stainless steel, real copper, and patented composite materials (Tetogranit (80% granite chips) and Artgranit (based on hard particles of quartz and granite).
All sinks of the brand have an increased capacity compared to the sinks of competitors. Some models deserve special attention. For example, the Akisame line models are handmade with a special anti-noise coating, so the company's sinks are among the quietest on the market).
4 GranFest
Country: Russia
Rating (2022): 4.7
Granfest is a leading Russian manufacturer of kitchen sinks and faucets. Sinks are made of marble chips and polyester resin in different shapes: round, oval, rectangular, corner and square. The company presented 12 color schemes for artificial stone sinks, including non-standard ones, such as pink or blue.A distinctive feature of the sinks is their increased strength, they are practically not subject to mechanical damage, resistant to temperature extremes (from -50°C to +180°C), as well as to household and natural dyes, due to the protective coating and are durable.
The protective layer ensures that there is no porosity, so the sink will not change color or become stained during use. On the forums, users note the unusual design of the Granfest Gzhel model, which is a round-shaped shell with a hand-made white and blue ornament in the Gzhel style; you can pick up a mixer painted in a similar style in the kit.
3 Franke
Country: Switzerland
Rating (2022): 4.7
Franke belongs to a group of Swiss companies; including five directions. One of them is Franke Kitchen Systems - an integrated system for cooking, including sinks and taps, countertops and hoods. The manufacturer offers a large range of kitchen sinks made of stainless steel, ceramics, artificial stone and patented composite materials. The Fragranite series mostly consists of granite, while the Tectonite series consists of synthetic components that can be further recycled. In addition to the general characteristics of increased wear resistance, sinks made of composite materials are resistant to high temperatures - Fragranite sinks can withstand temperatures up to 280 ° C, and Tectonite models - up to 300 ° C, which distinguishes them from competitors.
The manufacturer also took care of the ease of installation - the Fast-In system provides for the possibility of mounting the sink in a prepared cutout, and the sink itself is attached to the countertop with one-sided gripping clamps.
2 Alveus
Country: Slovenia
Rating (2022): 4.8
Alveus is a well-known manufacturer of kitchen sinks and faucets from Slovenia. The manufacturer offers to choose a suitable sink from several lines. Models are made of different materials - stainless steel, protective glass and composite materials Algranit and Granital. Composite sinks consist of granite particles and polymerizing materials. They are characterized by resistance to high temperatures (withstand up to 280°C) and ease of maintaining cleanliness.
The company produces one of the widest ranges of kitchen sinks on the market - which is only worth the Monarch line, which includes models made of specially treated steel with a metallic sheen and increased resistance to mechanical damage. Monarch sinks are available in four shades - gold, copper, anthracite and bronze. The ease of installation of Alveus is evidenced not only by expert advice, but also by a three-minute video instruction prepared by a regional representative of the company.
1 Blanco
Country: Germany
Rating (2022): 4.9
The company is a leading manufacturer of kitchen sinks and faucets from Germany. The company produces sinks from steel, artificial stone and the patented Silgranit material, which consists of 80% granite chips. The advantage of Silgranit sinks is their resistance to high temperatures (declared material resistance to temperatures up to 280°C) and mechanical damage.They are made by casting and have a wide range of models and sizes.
In sinks made of this material, it is easy to keep clean. So, several products (including wine, jelly, ketchup) were left on the surface of the sink for 24 hours and then removed without traces with water and a washcloth. For persistent stains, for example, from hard water, the manufacturer has developed a special cleaning agent, which, however, can be easily replaced with soda. The Progranite line is a bit cheaper - washbasins have the same impact-resistant properties as Silgranit, but their model range is much narrower.
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