Sinks

Types of sink

• Stainless steel, single bowl: one generous bowl, often with crisp, square edges that suit a modern kitchen.
• Stainless steel, two bowls: twin bowls next to each other: one for the washing-up, the other for rinsing or draining.
• Granite composite: granite particles set in resin, giving the look of natural stone, usually in dark shades such as black.

Which sink suits you?

What to look for

Undermount fitting

An undermount sink is fixed under the worktop, so there's no rim sitting on top. Crumbs and water can be swept straight into the bowl, and the worktop is easier to keep clean.

Stainless steel or granite composite?

Stainless steel is tough, handles hot pans and resists most stains, but shows water marks and fine scratches over time; a brushed finish disguises them best. Granite composite has a hard, matt surface that hides marks, copes with heat and resists scratching. Day to day, either is cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

Bowl size

A big single bowl lets oven trays and large pans lie flat. A smaller bowl fits a slim base unit or works as an extra prep sink. Look at depth as well as width; each product page gives the capacity.

One bowl or two?

Choose a single large bowl if you hand-wash bulky items. Two bowls suit households that like to keep washing and prep separate, or leave a pan soaking while the other bowl stays free. Twin bowls take up more cabinet width, so check the minimum on the product page.

The tap

Most sinks are sold without a tap, so you choose one separately. One of our boiling water taps gives you instant hot water at the sink. Make sure the spout reaches comfortably over the bowl.

Before you order

• Measure the base cabinet. The product page gives the smallest cabinet the sink needs, plus the overall size for the worktop cut-out.
• Check your worktop. Undermount fitting calls for stone, quartz, solid surface or a similar solid material whose cut edge can be finished and sealed.
• Plan the plumbing. Decide the positions of the tap, water pipes and waste, especially if two bowls will share one waste.
• Talk to your fitter early. Because the sink is installed at the same time as the worktop, settle the cut-out with whoever is making or fitting it before any cutting begins.

Planning the whole kitchen? See everything in cooking and dishwashers.

The brands we sell

Our sinks come from Smeg. Open a brand's page to see its taps, hobs and ovens alongside.

Buying a sink from KDH Electrical

Your sink comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee, and delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. A sink goes in at the same time as the worktop, so your kitchen fitter will install it.

Our price match means we'll do our best to match a lower price at another UK retailer. Call 01622 541312 for advice, or visit our showroom in Rochester, ringing first to check what's on display.