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When kitchen space is tight, it’s important to conserve every inch.
That’s where a drainboardsinkcomes into the picture.
Drainboard Sink
A drainboard sink is asinkwith an integrated apron on one or two sides.
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Drop-In Sink
Most drainboard sinks are drop-in or self-rimming.
Tip
Though most drainboard sinks are self-rimming, a fewundermount sinkswith attached drainboards can be found.
Keep Second Basin Free
Drainboard sinks free up the second side of twin-basin sinks.
Collect Food Scraps
The drainboards can even be used for collecting food scraps.
Most drainboard sinks are made of stainless steel because this material is strong when thin.
Because drainboard sinks are a specialty item, they tend to cost more than conventional sinks.
Plus, they are more difficult to find in stock and on the shelves of major home centers.
Since they are so unique, drainboard sinks do not always return thebest resale value.
Home buyers may not be interested in a drainboard sink.
Grooves on the drainboard surface are necessary because they channel water into the sink.
Not many mid-range drainboard sinks are available.
CorStone
While it can be difficult to find reasonably priced drainboard sinks, there are a few.
Lustertone sinks are found atHome Depotand other major retailers.
Oliveri
Some manufacturers merely dabble in drainboard sinks.
Australia-based Oliveri practically specializes in these products.
An overwhelming majority of Oliveri’s sink collections include drainboard sinks.
Reginox
Most drainboard sinks areconstructed of stainless steelbecause stainless steel hugs close to the countertop.
But if you do not mind a higher drainboard, there are a number of ceramic products.
In addition, Reginox carries a stainless steel series called Lyon.
