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Choosing a kitchen sink means two decisions that go hand in hand: which material, and which mounting type. The wrong combination often only shows up once the worktop's already been ordered — so it's better to make both decisions together, before ordering.
Materials
- Stainless steel — the most common choice. Resistant to heat and impact, hygienic, affordable. Scratches become visible more easily over time than with composite materials, especially on a glossy finish — a matte or brushed finish hides scratches better.
- Granite composite — a mix of granite grit and acrylic or polymer binder. More scratch- and heat-resistant than steel, a wider colour range (black, grey, white, sand), heavier and more expensive. Doesn't damage knives the way steel does.
- Ceramic — classic, very scratch- and UV-resistant, doesn't discolour. The heaviest material, so it needs a strong cabinet structure; priced similarly to granite.
- Coloured PVD steel — stainless steel with a colour layer applied by physical vapour deposition (black, gold, copper). Just as durable as regular stainless steel, but with colour — a practical choice if you want a dark or metallic-tone sink without the price and weight of granite.
Mounting types
Material and mounting are chosen together — a laminate worktop can't take an undermount installation.
- Drop-in — the sink's rim rests visibly on top of the worktop. Works with any worktop material, including laminate, and is the simplest to install. The most common choice.
- Flush — the sink's edge sits level with the worktop, with no step. Looks cleaner and makes it easier to sweep debris straight into the sink, but requires a stoneworker to cut the worktop to the sink's exact dimensions.
- Undermount — the sink attaches to the underside of the worktop, with no visible rim at all from above. The cleanest look, but requires a solid-surface worktop — stone, quartz or composite. Not suitable for laminate, since the cut edge would be exposed to moisture.
In practice: if your worktop is laminate, you're choosing between drop-in and flush. If it's stone or quartz, undermount is also on the table.
Tap holes and accessories
Before ordering a sink, it's also worth deciding on the tap type and the hole for it — most sinks come with 1–3 pre-cut holes (tap, dishwasher air valve, filtered-water tap). If you're planning to add a filtered-water tap later, check that the sink already has a free hole for it.
Our range
We carry all four materials and all three mounting types — Blanco, Franke, Teka, Artinox, Alveus and other brands. Each product page lists the exact material, mounting type and number of holes. For installation and care (including the right cleaning method per material), see our product installation and care guide.