stainless steel utility room sink suggestions?

2 years ago

Hello, can anyone recommend a good quality and durable (but not too expensive) stainless steel utility room sink? For handwashing clothes, plant pots etc.

We have 1800mm in total along the wall. Within this we would like a storage unit, and a washing machine would be fitted under the sink drainer, so we have between 860-1000mm total sink width to play with (if we choose to have a drainer -but don't know if it's necessary?).

A deep sink I imagine would also be useful (never had a utility room so don't really know what to choose)!

If anyone has a particular sink recommendation I'd be really grateful! Not so keen on ceramic. Thanks.

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Imogen Dancaster

2 years ago

@colourhappy I’m in very hard water area too. Try a squirt of plain white vinegar and wipe down. I use it daily and it’s cheap, natural and works a treat!

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Juliet Docherty
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I've got a steel sink in my kitchen and a ceramic one in my utility which I use for cleaing out paint brushes etc. I find the ceramic one really practical and easy to keep clean, the steel one less so. I got mine from Ikea and would definitely buy again.
Su Esse
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks colourhappy. I think I saw one of your posts with a photo and it looks really nice.
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Have you consider a Concrete finish?? These days these can be fabricated using "micro" concrete which is very effective , looks great and will not break the bank. These images are showing a concrete finish worktop:- If stainless steel "rocks your boat", then you can find plenty of commercial kitchen manufacturers that are making product for the residential world who work with 4 metre long sheets of material - for example - https://www.stainlessdirectuk.com/kitchen-worktops/ http://www.stainlesssteel.uk.com/pages/stainless-steel-for-the-worktop-covers-sector This company will give you a quick quote for your size - https://www.stainlesssteelworktopsuk.co.uk/product-category/standard-size-stainless-steel-worktops/ Best of luck with your project.
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Juliet Docherty
2 years ago
I live in a hard water area though so that might make a difference. One wet cup on my steel one leaves a horrid mark. I have to clean it daily with stuff I'd rather not use. The utility one has a formica (proper formica) worktop which is really practical.
Su Esse
Original Author
2 years ago
Yes we're going for a formica worktop. Would you have any links to the actual Formica you got or would recommend? We're at the stage of having to choose items very quickly and it's very overwhelming !
Daisy England
2 years ago
Formia is an excellent laminate worktop brand

https://www.formica.com/en-gb/products/fpworktop

https://www.formica.com/en-gb/products/axworktop

You can order samples. Both Prima and Axiom have a wealth of choice.
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Acorn Interiors
2 years ago
I highly recommend to go with Franke , if its stainless steel sink.

Its a good quality, there are different options for the drainer board, the thickness of the material is so good, you won't hear any noise of running water, plus they cover the surface anti - scratch

IMHO
Su Esse
Original Author
2 years ago
That sounds good. We're going for a franke in the kitchen so it's good to have a positive recommendation!. I wondered if it might be a bit too costly for the utility room though?
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Acorn Interiors
2 years ago
You pay for a quality. We always say: I’m not so rich to buy cheap products
Daisy England
2 years ago
There are lots of choices. I would look at online images and sizes and take it from there. I wouldn’t imagine the utility would get as much use as the kitchen. It’s all down to your budget. I have had own brands and fancy brands and there is nothing wrong with either. For a utility I personally wouldn’t pay a small fortune.
Su Esse
Original Author
2 years ago
I got some Formica samples sent - thanks folks! :-) just need to the choose the sink now....
Juliet Docherty
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
I've just cleaned my uitlity sink as it was flecked with paint. I still love my ikea ceramic sink and white tap, would duplicate in the next house. And as for formica.....it is amazing.
Su Esse
Original Author
2 years ago
@colourhappy or @daisyengland hello! just wondered where you bought your Formica worktop from? I got the samples but can't find local stockists and formica haven't responded to my email to ask a few technical questions. Thanks!
Daisy England
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
We sell them. Is there anything you need to know?
Su Esse
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks Daisy. Didn't know you sold these - maybe I could DM you? I called formica today and was pretty surprised their sales team didn't know anything about their products!
Daisy England
2 years ago
Wow, I’m surprised at that. From our point of view they’ve always been very good to deal with.

Yes message me and I’ll help if I can
Su Esse
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks Daisy. I couldn't figure out how to message you but we actually found a local supplier in the end, who was able to help. Many thanks though.

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