Kitchen sinks are sinks installed in the kitchen for washing dishes, washing vegetables and preparing food. A sink is the most commonly used part of the kitchen and an essential element to keep the kitchen clean. A good sink and the right kitchen equipment make your life a lot easier.

The most popular material for making kitchen sinks is stainless steel. In fact, about 70 percent of all sinks are made of this metal. One reason for this is that stainless steel is reasonably priced. For longer lasting purposes and for general dent resistance, heavier steel should be used to make a sink. It is also significantly quieter when washing dishes. The sinks are spray coated or padded to reduce noise levels. Cast iron is another material for sink production, but it has a glossy enamel surface, is durable and resistant to stains or scratches.

These sinks are easier to clean than stainless ones because there are no stains of dry water on them. Stainless steel sinks, on the other hand, are durable, but there are scratches and water stains on them that make it difficult to keep them spotlessly clean at all times. Other materials for sinks are composite, fireclay, granite, marble and copper.

Stainless steel sinks can be installed in two ways, below and above the bracket. There are both single and double sinks, depending on the size of the kitchen and the amount of cooking. The double sinks are available in many sizes and it is your personal choice which you want to have in your kitchen.