KITCHEN SINK

the kitchen - no one in the household spends more time here than myself.

KITCHEN SINK
REGINOX Chicago (B0998RBP06GDS) Kitchen Sink - my dream, but the price is a nightmare.

BLANCO STEELART - no particular model because, the price is beyond my budget.

RUBINE ELX 610B-87B, MADE IN KOREA. too bad, it's too big for my tiny kitchen.

RUBINE STX 810-60, MADE IN CHINA. i'm most likely to settle with this.

DEFINATELY TOP MOUNT SINK, WHY?

the sink will sit on ur counter top, so if there's any need to change the sink, just remove the sealant and place the new sink in place.

WHY NOT UNDERMOUNT SINK?

in order to remove the sink, you must first remove your counter top. NO, the original counter top got to go too.

MADE TO LAST OR MADE FOR SHOW?

what's supporting your kitchen sink; be it top mount or undermount? timber? cement? nothing?

just to share:
1. to construct kitchen sink & stove support finish with 63mm block with side tiles = Approx SGD1.3k

2. to supply and install 5nos door for kitchen sink & stove support finish with solid plywood with laminate with ABS trimming = Approx SGD400

this is how the end product looks like.


an overall view, pictures taken at my parents' flat.

Need another shot or explanation?


upclosed shot from my current Pasir Ris flat.

expensive yet ugly it may seems, but such kitchen are BUILT TO LAST! anyway, when all the cabinet doors are close, it'll just look like any other kitchen.

resources:
RUBINE KITCHEN SINKS
REGINOX
BLANCO STEELART

TAP MIXERS

advise from my ID is to go for CERAMIC CARTRIDGES as rubber ones wear & tear easily.

mixers with ceramic cartridges are usually european brands such as grohe, reginox...they comes with 3 or 5 yrs warranty and can be replaced when the mixer's leaks, the price are well, european brands = european prices. I was quoted a european brand, imported directly from that country, a hot/cold mixer with ceramic cartridge at SGD235!

some other mixers brands are kohler, franke...which are more reasonable goes for approx SGD80-90.

if all these are unnecessary and you think that a normal mixer from a any hardware shop that goes between SGD20-30 with rubber cartridges is good enough, than that be it. after all if the tap leaks, just change the whole thing for a new one!

ok, so - on the final note, it's best to let the one using the kitchen decides for herself/himself.