Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks
We have a wide range of high quality stainless steel kitchen sinks. We have round or square cornered sinks including single sinks ranging from very small to very large, one and half sinks (large plus small sink) and double sinks. We also have a range of high quality matching stainless steel taps.
Undermounted sinks can be flushmounted or inset in most cases and they all come with a waste and plumbing kit, fitting kit and cut out template.
These kitchen sinks are treated on the underside with a protective powder coating, which we call ‘Insusound’. This will help retain the heat of the water in the bowl, and dramatically reduce noise when fitting a waste disposal unit.
The manufacturers warrants its sinks to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal residential usage for 75 years.*
The Zen Range - a contemporary linear design with striking square and rectangular bowls
General care of stainless steel sinks
Discolouration and most marks on stainless steel are caused by water-borne deposits clinging to its surface. They are always the result of an outside source rather than coming from the steel itself. Such stains are often seen as a “rainbow-effect” and can be avoided completely by removing wet cleaning aids (cloths, containers etc.) from the sink after use so as to avoid watermarking and rust stains.
One of the best ways to care for the sink is to clean it with a product called ‘ShinySinks’ (available from most major supermarkets) which can be used daily. It is helpful to dry the sink thoroughly after cleaning.
Avoid:
(a) the use of plastic bowls for washing up, as these cause
heavy localised scratching;
(b) leaving salt, vinegar, citric fruit juices, mustard or pickles
on the surface for any length of time as they can cause
corrosion;
(c) abrasive cleaners such as bleach, scourers or wire
woolpads.
Scratching – stainless steel sinks
The surface scratches which appear on stainless steel sinks rarely have any appreciable depth and will become less noticeable with age. A stainless steel sink will develop a patina with time and will look better a year after installation than during the first few months of use due to the fact that the scratching will have evened out. All sinks manufactured in stainless steel perform in exactly the same way in this respect.
We recommend the use of ‘ShinySinks’ which when used regularly will assist in maintaining your sink.
We would point out that the use of a plastic washing up bowl will over time cause the development of regular abrasion marks over the sink’s surface. Inox Cream – for use on stainless steel to be used after ‘ShinySinks’. To use the Inox Cream, apply with a damp cloth (like a J-Cloth) using circular motions, allow to dry (to a white powder), then buff off with kitchen roll. The Inox Cream forms a waterproof layer on your sink, which helps the water drain off easier.
Rust Spots – stainless steel sinks
The manufacturers are extremely stringent in the quality and standards required from the steel suppliers. The material used is high quality stainless steel which is metallurgically incapable of rusting or corroding in normal household conditions.
It can, however, harbour ferrous particles from the water supply and these often occur with newer installations when the pipework is disturbed, or from ‘wire’ scouring pads or utensils. These filings get deposited and cling to the sink surface and unless removed will rust.
In this instance we would recommend that the sink is cleaned thoroughly using a product called ‘Bar Keepers Friend’. This should be sprinkled onto the sink and scrubbed into a paste with a stiff nylon nailbrush (NB simply using a nylon washing up brush is not sufficient as the product needs to be worked into the ‘valleys’ of the texture of the sink), which should be left on the sink for at least thirty minutes before thoroughly rinsing off.
We would point out that unless the particles are completely removed they will return. It is therefore very important that after cleaning the sink, it is dried thoroughly.This process needs to continue at least daily for a period of 7 to 10 days until the problem disappears. The problem is sometimes particularly obstinate to remove and it may take several attempts to restore the sink to its pristine condition. We would also recommend that a product such as ‘ShinySinks’ is used following each application of ‘Bar Keepers Friend’.
Fitting Overmounted Sinks
Manufacturers Warranty
These products feature the highest degree of technology, quality and design.
The manufacturers warrants its sinks to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal residential usage for 75 years. The manufacturer will replace (and where appropriate repair) defective sinks.*
In the event of a warranty claim, the owner will be required to provide proof of purchase, a sales receipt. This warranty covers all components which make the product operational. The manufacturer, at its option, may repair or replace the product or components necessary to restore the product to good working condition. The manufacturer reserves the right to inspect the installation prior to the actual replacement of the product or component part.
*This warranty does not cover misuse or abuse, accidental damages, scuffs or scratches, improper installation, abnormal usage, negligence or damage caused by improper maintenance or cleaning. Normal wear of parts is excluded from the warranty. Damage caused by impurities or acts beyond our control are not covered. Any product or part which has been repaired or altered in any manner outside of manufacturers factory, unless previously authorised in writing by them, will void warranty. Any replacement excludes transportation and any labour re-installation costs.



