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Selection quide
by Stala Oy
What to pay attention to when choosing a kitchen sink
When buying a kitchen sink it is recommendable to, consider the following:
CABINET WIDTH – first of all, you must know the size/width of the sink cabinet, which influence, on your choice. Our sinks are classified according to the minimum required cabinet width, namely 400, 450, 500, 600, 800, 900 and 1000 mm. Smaller kitchen sinks can be accommodated by larger cabinets, but never vice versa. For instance, a sink dimensioned to fit a cabinet of 400 mm minimum width can also be installed into any cabinet exceeding the designated size.
SINK ORIENTATION – once you have determined the cabinet width, you have to determine the orientation of the sink on the kitchen worktop. You can choose among left-hand, right-hand and reversible sink designs. Most of the sinks are reversible, you need not worry about the orientation upon your purchase, as you can turn the sink with its main bowl(s) according to your needs.
left-hand main bowl on the left, drainer on the right
right-hand main bowl on the right, drainer on the left
reversible any arrangement possible; bowl on the left or on the right
corner can be installed into corner cabinets some models also into regular cabinets
In the next step, you can choose among
VARIOUS MATERIALS (stainless steel, tempered glass or composite material),
VARIOUS INSTALLATION TYPES (inset, flush mount, flat mount or undermount)
