Kohler launched the new stainless steel Prolific sink line to address the varied needs of kitchen tasks by offering three work zones and five accessories that allow users to customize the sink to their needs. The sink is made with three tiers that allow tasks to be completed in an … Read more
Kohler introduced the Undertone Preserve series of kitchen sinks designed with a scratch-resistant barrier, protecting the stainless steel. Preserve is a factory-applied surface treatment that offers scratch-resistance while still wiping clean as easily as any stainless steel sink. All Undertone Preserve sinks include a bottom basin rack and they are … Read more
Kohler introduced the Undertone Preserve series of kitchen sinks designed with a scratch-resistant barrier, protecting the stainless steel. Preserve is a factory-applied surface treatment that offers scratch-resistance while still wiping clean as easily as any stainless steel sink. All Undertone Preserve sinks include a bottom basin rack and they are … Read more
BLANCO introduced the QUATRUS™ R15 stainless steel kitchen sink with an exclusive rounded corner concept that makes clean up a breeze. The sink comes in six styles, including: bar, equal double, small single, medium single, super single and 1-3/4 bowls. They feature bowl depth ranges from 8 in. on a … Read more
U.S. Surface Warehouse is now offering a variety of sinks. Shipped direct from its eight warehouse locations across the United States, the company offers hundreds of sink options. Available in various materials, styles, colors and brands, Surface Warehouse stocks a variety of Meier stainless steel sinks in both 18 and … Read more
Elkay has developed a line of stainless steel Slim Rim sinks that are made to eliminate places where bacteria and grime build-up . Featuring an ultra-thin, flat counter rim, the new sinks nearly eliminate the barrier between the sink and the countertop. The sinks come in a variety of models … Read more
We ran across this video showing an interesting process for undermounting a stainless steel sink to a laminate countertop. It uses a product called Counter-Seal. While we don’t endorse the product, or any products for that matter, it does seem to be a workable process for undermounting a sink to … Read more
Outwater Plastics Industries has released a countertop support bracket designed to be stronger. The solid 304 brushed stainless steel and 1008 unfinished cold-rolled steel countertop support brackets are fabricated in the United States from high quality materials in a range of attractive designs. These steel brackets are manufactured through ISO … Read more
The National Center for Sustainability Standards (NCSS), a part of NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation) is beginning development of a Product Category Rule (PCR) for residential countertops in accordance with ISO 14025. The rule will cover natural stone, solid surface, engineered stone, high pressure laminate and recycled materials. … Read more
This video, by Tigpro, is a bit promotional, but it shows the process of creating a stainless steel countertop, which I’ve never seen before. It goes through the selection of material, cutting (shears), bending (press brake), welding of integral stainless steel sink (TIG welding), creation of the wooden substrate (very … Read more