Kitchen Sink Gauge Thickness

[Zee09]

I have another sink I need to do. Stainless Steel single bowl. 33x22 inch.
Specific question?
What is the minimum gauge required not to get faucet flex when you use the faucet.
I hate the flex..
Drop in style.
My guess is 16 gauge is the minimum?
Maybe @walterjay
I have an option to 11ga but that's probably a huge @OVERKILL

 

[slo town]

Besides minimum gauge, make sure you buy a sink that has sound deadening material on the underside.

Scott

 

[mrsilv04]

...and that the bowls are plenty deep. Usually the cheaper the sink, the shallower the bowls.

 

[BigCahuna]

We have a stainless steel sink in our kitchen, that was there when we bought the place. I can't tell you how thick it is, but you can tell it's nowhere as flimsy as what they sell today.,,

 

[slo town]

...and that the bowls are plenty deep. Usually the cheaper the sink, the shallower the bowls.

When considering a deep sink, make sure you can properly run the drain. The drain pipe in the wall might be too high relative to the bottom of the sink, especially if you're installing a garbage disposer as well.

Scott

 

[walterjay]

I don't remember the thickness. But I recommend Elkay or Kohler. Just not the cheapie. And yes sound deadening.

 

[Zee09]

When considering a deep sink, make sure you can properly run the drain. The drain pipe in the wall might be too high relative to the bottom of the sink, especially if you're installing a garbage disposer as well.

Scott

Absolutely

 

[Zee09]

I don't remember the thickness. But I recommend Elkay or Kohler. Just not the cheapie. And yes sound deadening.

A Kohler 16 ga with sound deadening so far is what I'm looking at with a Kohler faucet
I thinking 16ga is border line

 

[slo town]

A Kohler 16 ga with sound deadening so far is what I'm looking at with a Kohler faucet
I thinking 16ga is border line

I've always had good experience with Kohler.

Scott

 

[walterjay]

I would think 16g is good. I know there were some very cheap 20g or so that were flimsy.

 

[skyactiv]

Something to consider is the divider height if you get a 2 bowl sink. My kitchen sink has a divider that goes halfway up making it easier when washing a baking sheet.

 

[Kira]

I'm glad this was mentioned.
I have found little to recommend a divided sink. We have one now and it never shows any benefit I can see.
Never have I washed veggies in it. We rest small trash receptacles (peelings, etc.) in it for twice daily removal.
We're doing our kitchen and didn't even consider a divided sink.

Again, no right or wrong answer. I just think it breaks up a usable dimension.

 

[Traction]

I just replaced my 1957 vintage stainless dual sink. I don't know how thick it was, but you couldn't dent it if you tried. I had a new deeper one installed and ran into the drain line problem of being too high. They used to use double sinks before dishwashers to wash in one and rinse in the other. I still prefer the double which I bought even having a dishwasher. The bottom of the new one is too flat to drain all of the water easily too.

 

[Zee09]

I'm glad this was mentioned.
I have found little to recommend a divided sink. We have one now and it never shows any benefit I can see.
Never have I washed veggies in it. We rest small trash receptacles (peelings, etc.) in it for twice daily removal.
We're doing our kitchen and didn't even consider a divided sink.

Again, no right or wrong answer. I just think it breaks up a usable dimension.

I hate them...
Cookie sheet or crock pot and you have a mess. No more double sinks.

 

[ET16]

We have a Kraus that's fine.

Kraus | Kitchen Sinks, Faucets, Accessories, and Combos

Kraus offers a tastefully curated range of sinks, faucets & accessories to complement traditional & modern design preferences with the latest in kitchen trends

www.kraususa.com

 

[Zee09]

We have a Kraus that's fine.

Kraus | Kitchen Sinks, Faucets, Accessories, and Combos

Kraus offers a tastefully curated range of sinks, faucets & accessories to complement traditional & modern design preferences with the latest in kitchen trends

www.kraususa.com

Since nobody else can answer the basic question
Do you know how thick yours is? Thanks

 

[Zee09]

I would think 16g is good. I know there were some very cheap 20g or so that were flimsy.

I think 18 ga in this size and being a single is a flexer too.

 

[John105]

Oooh interesting question...my Elkay undermount is 18 gauge....back in 2004 I redid our kitchen with Corian (anyone remember that)


Anyway I selected the components for the hardware, and I went online for them. They were about half of today's prices. I wanted to go deeper but they recommended I didn't as it would need support from underneath. I don't know which of these models it was, but web says 18 gauge.

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I can say this, so many things have been dropped over the last 19 years, yet it still looks great and no dents. I just dropped a bowl the other day while washing and was annoyed with myself. When it was brand new, these girls came over and spent the weekend and cooked. I heard my Wusthofs among other things banging on the sink--it was like a Kohler commercial, I wanted them to leave temporarily, so I could check for scratches lol

 

[John105]

I've always had good experience with Kohler.

Scott

I've had a 20 year love affair with Kohler.

We have an Essex faucet and I've replaced almost every part of it except the gooseneck and the body, all for free, from Kohler. Just call them up and tell them and they ship the needed parts. I can't say that Moen and Delta are any different, as I've gotten cartridges from those two as well. But Kohler is outstanding for customer support.

btw I remember paying $280 for the faucet in 2004, and it was $800 when it was discontinued, prices have truly outpaced college tuition

funny Kohler story the sidespray stopped working and they told me you need to replace the diverter we'll send you one. But I know more than they do. I said I don't think that's it, can you send me the sidespray too? Of course we can.

Replace the sidespray and still doesn't work. F it.

During the pandemic since I was home, why not try and replace the diverter (it's a real PITA normal circlip pliers can't fit into the body of the faucet). Well whaddya know? The sidespray works again.

 

[Zee09]

Oooh interesting question...my Elkay undermount is 18 gauge....back in 2004 I redid our kitchen with Corian (anyone remember that)


Anyway I selected the components for the hardware, and I went online for them. They were about half of today's prices. I wanted to go deeper but they recommended I didn't as it would need support from underneath. I don't know which of these models it was, but web says 18 gauge.

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I can say this, so many things have been dropped over the last 19 years, yet it still looks great and no dents. I just dropped a bowl the other day while washing and was annoyed with myself. When it was brand new, these girls came over and spent the weekend and cooked. I heard my Wusthofs among other things banging on the sink--it was like a Kohler commercial, I wanted them to leave temporarily, so I could check for scratches lol

Finally some factoids and I appreciated all responses. Thanks John I will be requesting 30 day suspensions for you and Walt.
I don't think you get faucet related sink flex with an under-mount sink
That aside great brand info..thanks..