How To Choose A Porcelain Kitchen Sink

The variety of kitchen sink styles in todays modern kitchen are many. Thanks to the ever popular apron kitchen sink, the materials used to make these full utiltiy sinks come in many types. We are going to focus on the porcelain kitchen sinks specific to the farmhouse kitchen sink design.

Because the kitchen sink is the all important utility in your kitchen besides the stove and oven, the kitchen sink also can influence your kitchens design. Not only is it an important tool, after a meal is prepared, where do all the utencils end up, of course in the kitchen sink. Having enough space is also a major consideration as todays modern kitchen tools include commercial size pots and pans.

After you have decided on an apron kitchen sink, the question then becomes, what type of material do you use? Porcelain ceramic has always been a main stay in the kitchen. It is simply an elegant material to look at, yet durable and easy to clean.

It's no wonder that it has taken the kitchen design world by surprise as manufactures alike are turning out quality porcelain apron kitchen sinks.

The other feature that the porcelain ceramic offers is color. While the traditional white offers that farmhouse country style look, the sky is the limit if you are looking to be unique or different, giving that custom look for your kitchen.

Here are some examples of the type of porcelain kitchen sinks that are available. Whitehaus Farmhaus Series fireclay sink features a raised panel design Fireclay sink. It has a raised panel front apron with a 3 1/2" center drain. It is finished on three sides. The overall bowl dimensions are 29.5" long x 19.75" wide x 10" deep with a working inside dimension of 27.5" x 17" x 9.25" respectively.
 
This same maker also has fireclay sinks available in white, biscuit, black or blue. Another option when deciding on your sink is the versitility in design. You can choose a reversible style that will allow it to be installed in an above mount under mount or the traditional front apon sink mount.

And if you are having concerns about the maintanence of these beautiful sinks, do not dispair. Here is a surfire method of keeping your sinks looking like new without expensive or potentially harmful cleaning materials.

How to clean your porcelain sink:

Most porcelain kitchen sinks are white and because of this these sinks can be easily stained and scratched. The use of everyday household products are best recommended to use to whiten and fade scratches on porcelain sinks. Simple bleach, vinegar and baking soda is all you need to leave your sink pristine. They are even gentle enough to not cause damage to the porcelain.

Follow these simple instructions, a task that is easy to do. First, wipe down sink and place stopper in drain, pour enough bleach to just cover the bottom of the sink then fill the sink with cold water and let it soak for 30-45 min. After that drain the water.

How to Remove Stains

If you have stains, follow these cleaning instructions. Place about 1/2 cup baking soda on bottom of sink piled in a mound. Pour a teaspoon of vinegar a little at a time to make a paste, if it fizzes, let it stop then continue until you make a paste. Rub the paste in stains or scratches w/sponge and once the stains gone or faded, rinse paste with cool water. Now your sink clean as new!

Now that you know a little more about porcelain kitchen sinks, it's now time to choose one. We are a great resource for your porcelain sinks, just look around and click on something that catches your eye. Also do not forget to bookmark this website. Thank you for visiting.