Biggest sink for my cabinet - Help! "Under Mount Edition"
One of the most common questions we have is "What is the biggest sink I can fit into my cabinet?"
Before we dive into the options you have, I would like to point out something we have noticed that some people have overlooked. Furthermore, Lets also do a quick general run down about the counter top installation process for solid surfaces counter tops:
When you have a larger sink more counter top is cut out resulting in equally less counter top space. Please keep this in mind when making your choice. Remember, just because you may have a 36" cabinet, does not mean you need to have the largest sink to fit in there. Size does not always matter! Know how you use your sink. What do you like about your current sink? What do you desire in your new sink?
A quick run down of your counter top install and measurement process:
(Common method - may not apply to all fabricators)
The company and crew installing your counter top will be installing your sink. Most often they will require you to have a sink on the job site when they are measuring to template your counter top. Typically, they will "test fit" the sink in the cabinet at this point.
Once everything is measured and good to proceed with, the fabricator will begin cutting your top at their shop. They will use the template that is included with the sink, or use an electronic file to cut the sink hole using a CNC machine.
Normally, they will dry fit the sink for measurement in the hole of the counter top before returning to your job site. They will normally not transfer a sink mounted, but mount the sink at the job site. (Our manufactures ship their sinks with mounting clips, please ask your fabricator if they are using them. Some fabricators glue sinks in. Using the clips is the best method for correct installation)
The fabricator will drill the holes for your faucet and any accessories like soap dispensers or instant hot water units during this process. Fabricators may do this step at various points of the install. Please make sure your accessories are available for them so they can drill the correct hole sizes. They will likely ask for your input on where your would like these items placed.
I would also like to point out something that we have learned about the sink installation styles and methods that impacts the choices you have. I hope I don't confuse you here! Please know that the sink cabinet sizing listed from the manufacturer and/or any seller is not an "end all". Often a sink listed for a "33 inch" cabinet may work in a 30 inch cabinet. The best person to ask is the person installing the sink. The skill set and installation method of each fabricator varies wildly, this is one of the main factors contributing to the large buffer of space sink manufacturers suggest for the sink within a cabinet.
One last thing! The size of sinks is measured as their over all size. Overall size is flange to flange (The mounting flange). For example a 32" sink is 32" overall, with a bowl of approximately 30"
Please keep in mind - "The largest sink" will be a single bowl. I only included single bowl models in this thread. Live chat or call if you have questions about double bowls!
The hardest sink to shop for is for a 24" cabinet. We spoke about that here Biggest sink for a 24" cabinet
Next size up in cabinet sizing is the 27" cabinet. Here you have a few more options to work with. Generally speaking, the standard sinks for a 27" cabinet mirrors that of the 24" sinks. However, a few options open up.
Check these out:
Kraus KD1US25B
Dawn ASU2316
Kraus KHU24L
Next Up is the 30" Cabinet. Here too, we have written about once before. I will give some options below. Feel free to check out the original post about the 30" cabinet: Sturdy Thirty
The models below are the biggest to fit in a standard 30" cabinet. Check with your fabricator if they are too big to be mounted based on their installation methods!
Dawn XSR281610
Kraus KHU29
How about a 33" cabinet?
Please take a look below. Remember, you can use a sink for a smaller cabinet too!
Kraus KHU100-32
Kraus KHU32
Lastly - The 36" cabinet!
Obviously any sink from a smaller cabinet will work here too. Here are some cool options!
Dawn DSU3118 - LEDGE SINK!
Kraus Dex KD1US33B
Frequently Asked Questions About Kraus
Kraus has been, and continues to be, one of our most recommended brands for several reasons. The Kraus product quality is consistently high. On par and often exceeding the finish, features, and styles of brands priced a lot higher. Speaking of which, the brand is priced extremely well. Kraus’ popularity has grown exponentially and demand for their sinks and faucets is not slowing down. This leads us here: Questions and Answers about Kraus that, we at DirectSinks, are asked quite often. If you have other questions not mentioned below, please call, email, or stop in!
Kraus was founded in 2007. They are headquartered in Port Washington, NY.
Really good actually! The majority of Kraus Kitchen Sinks are made of 16-gauge stainless steel, which is more than adequate regarding thickness of the metal. The sinks have a generous amount of undercoating and padding which results in a very quiet sink. The faucets are very well made and easy to install. We recommend their products to our own friends and family, and we also have their sinks, faucets, and accessories in our own homes.
Kraus' Full Warranty can be seen here
We Summarized the Kitchen Sink and Faucet Info Below
Faucet Warranty - Lifetime Limited Warranty
Kraus USA Plumbing, LLC (“Kraus”) extends this warranty to the original purchaser for personal household use of the Faucet when purchased from an authorized Kraus dealer and in the location of original installation. This warranty is non-transferable.Kraus warrants the structure and finish of the Faucet to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for as long as the original purchaser resides in the residence in which the Faucet was first installed.
Kraus warrants the Faucet's sprayhead assembly (including the engine, aerators, structure, restrictors, back flow preventers, sprayer hoses, braided supply line hoses which encompasses nylon, silicon and stainless steel) of the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Kraus warrants the Faucet's cartridge to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase.
Any product reported to the authorized dealer or to Kraus as being defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product of equal value at the option of Kraus.
Kitchen Sink Warranty - Lifetime Limited Warranty
Kraus USA Plumbing, LLC (“Kraus”) extends this warranty to the original purchaser for personal household use of the Kitchen Sink when purchased from a Kraus authorized dealer and in the location of original installation. This warranty is non-transferable.Kraus warrants the structure and finish of the Kitchen Sink to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for as long as the original purchaser resides in the residence in which the sink was Kitchen Sink was first installed.
Any product reported to the authorized dealer or to Kraus as being defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product of equal value at the option of Kraus.
Absolutely. If you call their offices, they actually pick up. If you write in, they respond.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 8:00pm (EST)Address: 12 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY 11050
Call: (Kraus Customer Service): 1-800-775-0703
Text Kraus At: (631) 212-0703 (Message and data rates may apply.)
Email Kraus Directly:Info@KrausUSA.com
Not normally. First, if you dig into the internet deep enough, you will find a complaint about every sink brand and rust.
Kraus is often mentioned simply because of the popularity of the brand.
Most frequently, something that looks like rust shows up in the first few weeks after the sink is installed.
Why? During the countertop fabrication process a very fine dust is created (like sawdust from wood, but very fine). If this dust is on the sink after installation and gets wet, it may show oxidation on the surface of the sink.We see this as the most common cause. Typically after the sink is thoroughly cleaned after installation, no stains will show up. Another situation that can cause a stain or mark is if something is left in the sink and it's wet, especially flatware, pots and pans, and steel wool. The composition of your water can also contribute to this. Water with high iron content will leave stains frequently.
Really great information about this can be found here, at Bar Keepers Friend
Kraus typically has the items shipped in 2-3 days. Most items will ship with UPS from their New Jersey warehouse. Some small items, such as faucets or accessories may ship out of their N.Y. location.
No, unfortunately our clients can not pick up from Kraus
DirectSinks will often have various faucets and sinks at our location. Generally, these items are stocked for our local clients such Kitchen and Bath Designers, Builders, and Countertop fabricators. If you are on Long Island and want to pick up something from us, please call first. We do not keep stock of everything. Please call and ask before making the trip!
Normally, you won't find Kraus on display. However, exceptions are out there. We have several Kraus faucets and sinks on display in our Cabinet Showroom. Some of our local Kitchen and Bath clients also show some various Kraus items.
Observations and Opinions
Kraus | Ruvati | Advantage | |
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Overall Quality | Excellent | Excellent | Both Great |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Both Great |
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✓ Kraus |
Customer Service | Consistently Excellent with Great Communication | Inconsistent & lack communication | ✓ Kraus |
Style & Design | Vast Selection of Kitchen Sinks and Faucets Decent, but more common bathroom sink designs |
Vast Selection of Kitchen Sinks, No Faucets Large Varity of Bathroom Sink Options with many unique options, including stainless steel. No Bathroom Faucets |
✓ Kraus if you need a Kitchen Sink & Faucet ✓ Ruvati if you are looking for a Bathroom Sink |
Value and Price | 30" Small Radius Undermount Sink KHU100-30, Standard Online Price $329.95 Often has Sales. In this exact example, the Kraus sink has been on sale for less than the Ruvati |
30" Small Radius Undermount Sink RVH7300, Standard Online Price $299.00 Infrequently has Sales |
Can go either way. Kraus often has sales that bring this example to their advantage Check the current pricing with the links below: Kraus KHU100-30 Ruvati RVH7300 |