Repair in the kitchen is expensive and troublesome, becauseYou need to buy so many things: furniture, plumbing, and finishing materials. And since in many apartments the kitchen is not only a place of cooking and eating, but also a traditional room for gatherings, it is necessary to choose the elements of the interior so that they are both beautiful and comfortable and practical.
One of the essential attributes of the kitchen issink. Without it in any way, but you should not buy it in a hurry. Previously it will not hurt to walk through specialty shops, read reviews. Sink from an artificial stone - option which even more often can be met on shelves. It appeared not very long ago, but there are already quite a few responses about the quality of the material and its practicality. And both positive and negative.
What are shells made of
There are quite a few materials used.for the manufacture of this item. Stainless steel sinks have been and continue to be popular. This material is very practical and completely harmless. The only drawback - the inability to choose the color, which is quite eloquently say reviews. Sink from an artificial stone, along with a variety of shades, differs in the mass of other positive qualities. Enameled sink in the kitchen looks good. But this type of product has one serious drawback - even if a not very heavy object falls (and this happens in the kitchen), chips are formed on the surface. As a result, corrosion appears, which looks unattractive.
What is an artificial stone?
In fact, under this name hides someComposite material of natural crumb and synthetic resin. As the first component, granite, marble, quartz, or their mixture is usually used. A link serves as acrylic (but there may be other options). To achieve the desired visual effect and a certain color, various dyes, glitters, etc. are poured into the mixture. Artificial stone is used for facing surfaces, making furniture, table tops and even souvenirs. Very popular in recent years, kitchen sinks made of artificial stone. Due to the variety of possible shades, they harmoniously fit into any interior.
Artificial marble and granite
One type of composite materialwhich is most often used for the production of tiles and countertops, is a marble aggregate in acrylic resin. Looks like a natural stone, so washing from it is usually installed in the bathroom. The kitchen is used infrequently, only in the case when it fits into the overall design.
Artificial granite is made similarlymarble, but due to a fundamentally different appearance, is much more often used in the production of kitchen sinks. The material is quite popular, as eloquently testify testimonials. Sink from an artificial stone in classical shades, as a rule, is made of a granite crumb. Although some manufacturers use brighter dyes.
Other options
As a solid filler for makingArtificial stone is sometimes used quartz or a mixture of different crumbs. In the domestic market, acrylic composite is often called polygran. Sinks from an artificial stone of the same name of the producer are very popular among consumers and gain a lot of positive reviews. The company offers a wide range of varied color solutions and shell shapes.
When making them, 80% of stone is used.crumbs and 20% polymer. For the price of such a sink is more expensive than Chinese, but more affordable products of many European manufacturers. In terms of quality, it is a head taller than the first and in no way inferior to the second. Sinks "Poligran" - beautiful, comfortable and designed for continuous operation.
Material advantages
В первую очередь это эстетические качества.Kitchen sinks made of artificial stone can be made in any color, which means they will perfectly fit into the tone of the furniture and the room as a whole. Secondly, the composite is a silent material. If you pour water on a metal surface, it will make unpleasant sounds. Over time, you can get used to them. But they are annoying to many housewives.
Among other advantages - wear resistance and impact resistance, lack of chemical reaction with food products and detergents, antibacterial properties.
disadvantages
Undoubtedly, they also exist.Despite their attractiveness (carvings made of artificial stone, the photos of which can be seen in the article, look good), sometimes not very successful color solutions are also found. But it is rather a matter of taste.
What can really stopconsumer, this is the cost of the sink. Indeed, a good-quality and high-quality sink made of artificial stone, the prices of which sometimes exceed 6000 rubles, is not affordable for everyone. And when it comes to integrated or non-standard version, it can be even more expensive. There is an opinion (not unreasonable) about the dangers of acrylic, but this concerns not the final product, but the production process.
Everything else, as they say reviews, washing of artificial stone is difficult to install. Therefore, in most cases one has to resort to the services of a specialist, and these are additional expenses.
Depth and shape
Помимо материала, из которого изготавливается sink, there are other selection criteria. For example, the form of washing. Such products are round, oval, square, rectangular and in the form of very intricate shapes. All this sometimes looks funny, but before you make a choice, you need to remember that in addition to the aesthetic qualities of the sink there are practical properties.
So if you overdo it with fantasy, it cancome out so that the sink will play the role of an interior item, but using it for its intended purpose will not be possible. But choose a round or square, each hostess must decide for herself. In practice, corner sinks made of artificial stone are often made either integrated or oval. They take up less space and look better. In other cases, use a square or rectangular shape. If the kitchen area allows, get a double version. Such a sink has a larger capacity, and it looks better, and it is more convenient to use it. Although the round is much easier to wash.
Что касается глубины мойки, то тут тоже картина ambiguous. From small sprays usually fly, but the deeper it is, the more you have to bend over. So the choice is often made in favor of the intermediate option.
Installation Methods
In addition to the depth and shape, shells can be dividedinto several types depending on how they are attached to the working surface. In addition to the integrated version, when the sink is part of the table top, there are mortise, invoice installation methods, as well as mounting on the brackets.
The last option is considered the simplestthat even a man in the street can handle it. Fastening on the brackets is also used in cases when the sink is replaced with the old one, and they do not plan to change the furniture.
Mortise cleaning differs from the invoice in that in the first case it is installed on the same level with the table top, and in the second it rises above it.
Why some consumers are unhappy
Reviews of artificial stone sinks more oftenthere are positive. But sometimes they can be neutral, and even angry. There are several reasons for this. First, the very quality of a particular instance. Trying to save on the purchase, the consumer often chooses a cheap equivalent from the Chinese manufacturer. The result is a poor quality product that is easily scratched or may burst.
Artificial stone - beautiful and comfortablemodern material. It cannot be called cheap, but, thanks to its durability and practicality, it will serve for a long time without creating additional problems and costs. The main thing is not to try to save money by choosing products of dubious quality.
