The next generation of kitchen sinks has arrived with the Dex™ series. Developed with ground breaking DrainAssure™ technology, engineered to direct water into the drain even when the sink is full of dishes. The Dex™ series comes in 4 sizes with customizable drain covers and proprietary T304Plus stainless steel enhanced with antibacterial properties
First, Allow me introduce the Dex family:
Below are the four models; A bar sink, and three kitchen sinks.
Now, allow me to show you all the ins and outs of this brand new Kraus series!
As stated earlier, this sink features T304 Plus Antibacterial Steel, which is enhanced stainless steel. What the heck is enhanced stainless? I'm glad you asked. It has the capability to prevent discoloration and kill odor-causing bacteria. It is highly hygenic and food safe.
TRU16 is Kraus' term for a TRUE 16 GAUGE sink. Some other manufacturer's in the industry start out with a 16 gauge piece of steel. But then it is stretched and pressed into something much thinner. This is NOT true with TRU16. A true 16 gauge sink, like the DEX series, is virtually indestructible, allowing it to last a lifetime.
Their new Radiant Pearl finish, has such a fine lustrous grain to it, your scuffs and light scratches from normal use will blend right in to it.
And, as usual, Kraus has their Proprietary NoiseDefend soundproofing extra-thick rubber pads to absorb vibration and minimize noise when the sink is in use. Not to mention the undercoating to prevent condensation that could ruin the interior of your sink base cabinet.
There is no other sink on the market that gives you drain versatility like the Dex Series by Kraus. Let me start by mentioning that any Dex Sink purchased will come with the VersiDrain and DrainAssure Cover (all seen below). Daily, you can choose how you want to see your drain. You can choose to remove the FlipCap on your VesiDrain, and just have the standard basket drain look. You can keep the FlipCap on your VersiDrain, which allows for water to drain, while hiding food debris. OR you can use the optional DrainAssure cover that conceals garbage disposals, and just gives an overall sleek, seamless look.
Now everything I mentioned so far has been top of the line, industry breaking stuff. I mean, Kraus sets the bar high for all its competitors. But I CANNOT forget to talk about the main feature of a DEX sink: The Integrated Waterway. This engineered channel flows water directly to the drain, even if the sink is full of pots & pans. The water will not sit at the bottom of the bowl, keeping the work space clean and ready to tackle the next task.
And as usual, it wouldn't be a Kraus purchase if they didn't give you FREE PRODUCTS! Normally Kraus throws in the towel. And by that I mean, their super cool black Kraus hand towel with a sink purchase. BUT for these DEX Sinks, the bonus accessories they are throwing in are an oven mitt and trivet- which are 100% food grade silicone that are oven AND dishwasher safe. [PLUS everything mentioned above. No need to purchase anything separately, wellllll except for the garbage disposal IF you choose to use one.
Purchased a Dex sink? Please be sure to review it here or on our website to share your thoughts and feels :)
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)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.
| Kraus | Ruvati | Advantage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Quality | Excellent | Excellent | Both Great |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Both Great |
| Availability |
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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 |
