Watch First Before Buying a Kitchen Sink

[@MissPrissy6688]

I just remodeled my kitchen. Replaced a worthless double sink with a 31” single. It’s so nice. I was tired of cleaning my roasting pan in the bathtub.

[@debbielockhart7762]

I love a large single sink.

[@genrottluff1084]

I agree... when we first moved in I was convinced by my mother we needed a double sink... Ugh I have been frustrated for 20 years. Finally purchased a 31" single. Yay!

[@buildergradetocustommade]

If you want a large single bowl but want to fill up a section with soapy water occasionally, simply use a dish pan that fits into half your sink. That's what our great-grandmothers did!

[@valeriehowden471]

I do this all the time when hand washing smaller items that can't go into dishwasher.

[@zdrz7727]

Exactly!

[@PeloquinDavid]

Yes! This is the argument that won the day with my wife!

[@bonniek753]

Came here to say this.

[@551Newf]

@@bonniek753 LOL, Me too.

[@Sharrilynn100]

We renovated 3 yrs ago. And i have my dream sink a 10 inch deep single sink. I have my Grandma sink. Wash my large pots, my pets and even the grands in it. Easy to sterilize and clean. Still have my garbage disposal. My mother had a single too, maybe thats why i love mine so much.

[@jamikal5]

Such a white comment... Wash my pets In a kitchen sink.. God help us

[@ImagesbyCeciSnow]

Just stumbled on this video today. We have had a large single sink for 15 years and love it. Would never willingly go back to a double and as for half sinks? NEVER! Love your videos.

[@gijoyjoy]

For soaking dishes I just use the larger dishes as the vessel to soak smaller dishes. I’ll use something like a yogurt container to soak my flatware, and a pot to soak small bowls or plates. I don’t have a lot of money for fancy under-sink storage, so I just purchased appropriate-sized semi-clear plastic containers to hold cleaning supplies, etc. They’re separated by categories so I just pull the out what I need like a drawer.

[@triciac1019]

Thank you for that advice! I will use it!

[@dperreno]

I remodeled my modest ranch house kitchen 20 years ago and went with Corian countertops and an integrated corian sink. Best decision ever. The countertops were dark grey and the sink was white, and it still looked like new when I sold the house 5 years ago. I am a careful person, however, and I always let the pans cool off before I put them in the sink. Any scuffs from aluminum pans just buff out with a little Bar Keeper's Friend. (or Comet) At the time, I think the sink cost me only an extra $50 or so (they were running a deal).

[@MTKDofficial]

Glad to hear this input about Corian.

[@etoya7304]

Same here! We bought our house 14 years ago. The kitchen has corian countertops with integrated sink. It is the most functional sink I have ever had. After 14 years of heavy use it still looks perfect. Any spot or stain is easily removed with baking soda and/or peroxide.

[@kimmieb2u]

​@etoya7304 I had one like that. I bought the largest sink they could fit and it still looks great! My daughter rents the house from me so I still see how it's doing.

[@cleverkittn]

@@MTKDofficialI have corian counters with a seamlessly inset white Corian sink. I hate hate hate hate hate it. It stains so easily and can’t wait to replace it with stainless steel

[@Greg_Gatsby]

When we had new countertops installed 15 years ago we selected a Kohler Staccato 33” double sink. It’s best described as a 60/40 sink and we have enjoyed the upgrade from a shallow builder grade. The smaller sink is our prep sink and has the disposal while the larger sink can hold soapy water and does okay (not great) with the larger pots and pans. It’s deep enough and has some sound insulation too. No regrets.

[@olgaolgaolga]

A 60/40 36” sink with a low divide is nice. One sink if for dirty dishes/meat/ food scraps and one is for clean activities like filling pots

[@weeyee60]

I am in the process of having new countertops & sink installed. I spend a lot of time in my kitchen, as I love cooking & baking. I decided to go with a single, & it will surely be a treat washing my cookie sheets, with ease.

[@Hendrix4evah]

That was absolutely terrific!!! We are re-doing entire kitchen so your info was invaluable as well as the commenters. I get so much more from Utube than designers I meet in person or people I pay. Best 45 minutes I have spent on Utube in a very long while. Thanks.

[@MTKDofficial]

Hey thanks so much. Glad it was helpful for you!

[@teresev1435]

Agreed! Best 411 I've found thus far. Still haven't narrowed down a sink material or manufacturer yet. I've always wanted an apron sink for various personal posture reasons; however, cleaning a porcelain enamel cast iron sink seems like it's gonna be tedious. Which way did you go?

[@billyoung8118]

We are going through a major kitchen remodel right now. Tore out a partial wall in a vaulted ceiling area that divided the space into 2 smaller rooms. One room was the kitchen, the other a front room that we never used. Tore out that partial wall and doubled the size of the kitchen. Added a huge 10.5ft x 4 ft island, with double sink in it (never had an island before). The former sink was also a double sink, against an exterior wall. Since the plumbing already existed at the former sink, we just replaced it with a smaller single prep sink. Having 2 sinks in the kitchen is really awesome! So glad we did that.

[@probablynot1368]

My next door neighbor in Tucson was renovating a historic home that he’d inherited from his grandfather. His family had been involved in the copper mining industry for several generations, and as an ‘homage’ to the mining industry, he had copper sinks, copper countertops, and full-height copper backsplashes installed in the kitchen and butler’s pantry. It was absolutely stunning!

[@RHEDAWEEKS]

Also antimicrobial!

[@snupjohn]

Im used to a double sink. As an empty nester i rarely use my dishwasher. I use one side for washing and the other for draining/drying by using a dish rack.

[@fuckbigtech]

me too!! but for my next sink gonna go for single bowl large, and just put the clean dishes to one side on a drainer tray

[@tealkerberus748]

I was brought up to wash the dishes in one side, and rinse them in a sink of plain hot water on the other side. The rinsing water stays hot because the dishes I'm putting in it are already pretty hot, and it rinses away the detergent residue as well as leaving them hotter than they were coming out of the wash so they dry quicker. I'm still kind of grossed out by the idea of washing dishes and not rinsing them, but running water to rinse every item separately is just wasteful of our limited supply of clean water.

[@debbielockhart7762]

​​@@tealkerberus748I don't imagine people are not rinsing. I just keep the water running. I start washing while filling sink and can normally do all my dishes without completely overfilling the sink. I just keep a slow stream going. Also, having grown up in a house with 2 sinks (one always used for rinsing), the "rinse" water got soapy in a hurry.

[@RHEDAWEEKS]

Before I started using my dishwasher regularly, I was using it as my dish drying rack! Out of sight!

[@FR-tb7xh]

Great video! My passion is cooking, and I make a lot of messes. Many tools, pots (esp. big stockpots and cast iron), anything wood, and utensils can only be handwashed (knives, crystal, appliance parts). So I need a big 2-sided sink that can take a beating without chipping, cracking, or denting. A word about wood sink accessories and wood counter surroundings - as beautiful as they are in the beginning, water and wood don’t mix. Unless it’s well-sealed and meticulously-maintained, wood is porous and absorbs everything that falls on it - especially oil. About stainless steel, it’s only a surface coating, and CAN be permanently damaged by certain cleaning products and over-zealous scrubbing, leading to rust, especially around the drain flange.

[@deke6138]

It is also convenient so that you can keep an eye on the children in the backyard while your washing the dishes and/or working in the kitchen.

[@tinak3271]

I am a professional cook and I've worked with many different sinks. I much prefer the double sinks as I clean as I go. So on one side I can wash vegetables, the other side I can wash a pot a few seconds later and then rinse it. It drive me crazy working with one sink now. I hate having to wait and wash all the dishes at once. It's a personal preference but clean as you go is much harder with one sink. And the dish pans put in one sink are too small, in my opinion. Plus if you always have a sink with clean water, it's so much easier to wash your hands in the sink.

[@MTKDofficial]

Really good point! We all use our kitchens differently, so there is no one-size-fits-all sink or kitchen layout even.

[@logicalblueberry]

That's my dilemma. I've hate out double sink because it's too small for my big pots However, I'm afraid I would hate the single sink for the reasons you described. A shorter division also might be annoying because the divider could get in the way while washing large items.

[@NidaKazmi]

@@logicalblueberrythe sink I bought is 33” long, two bowl but square shaped so it’s optimizing the space AND the divider is a half wall so I still have tons of room for bigger things

[@Candisa]

Not a professional, but I like to cook and saving dishes is the last thing on my mind, so I also clean one or two things as a time as I go to kill some time while my fond is reducing or my meat is searing and to reduce the amount of dishes that pile up and have to be washed all at once afterwards. I had a standard single when I bought my house but room for a standard double and an easy to open up laminate countertop, so I went that route pretty quick: like you say: have clean water in 1 bowl while there's a second bowl for rinsing veggies, draining pasta... But I struggled with washing my largest pots and oven trays in it (and those are just the things that also don't fit the dishwasher), so I changed it out again for a large single and put a bowl in it for the soapy water. My problem cleaning large items was solved but I hated dealing with the bowl, I also found that I didn't have enough storage near the cooking and prepping area... I took drastic measures: gone is the open concept kitchen with adjacent pantry, I closed off the kitchen from the dining room and opened it up towards what was the pantry space, creating a long galley kitchen. One side of the galley kitchen is a wall of storage and appliances: drawers, cabinets, wall oven, microwave, fridge, and a chest freezer that doubles as emergency/overflow countertop. The other side starts with a standard double sink, then some countertop space, two cooktops (one gas, one induction), some more countertop space, and a large single sink on the other end: best of both worlds! I LOVE having both the standard double ánd the large single, they complement eachother really well and this setup (along with the dual-fuel cooktop arrangement) is a major reason why I hope I never have to move to a smaller kitchen.

[@gailremp8389]

@@logicalblueberryagree on double sink use..I don’t have a large family - me and 6 bozo cats so I prep and cook more simply. But even so, after three weeks of that horrid cold flu combination going on, I just had a lot of bowls and spoons… and pots to heat up soup..thank god for Trader Joe’s organic tomato with roasted red pepper soup. It sounds fancy but isn’t and at $3,49 s box -32 ounces So a bargain of yum… oh you stay safe wherever you are .. blessings abound… Gail in Central Parkway,. Monday, May 11 20/24.

[@lindacade3975]

I have used remnant vinyl flooring under kitchen and bathroom sinks in my rental units. Using double sided carpet tape to anchor it in place. Calking around the edges works as well as a metal strip attached to the front edge to keep the front from rolling up.

[@imscanon]

I definitely prefer a double bowl sink. Someone is always gonna put dishes in one and you can at least use the other side, a disposal is on one side, you can rinse on one side/wash on the other, just so many uses. I also prefer offset drains so if someone puts a plate in there it's not stopping the drain (my pet peeve is dishes in the sink but it's hard to train housemates. lol) I love granite composite in black best, over 20 yrs and still cleans up looking new. Stainless ends up with so many scratches and dull and always looks dirty to me.

[@imscanon]

@Imbatmn57 I loved my black granite one. It was very easy to clean and always looked brand new after cleaning. I didn't have a water softener either.

[@nailsofinterest]

Oh I LOVE my dark granite composite sink!!! Never scratches discolored or anything I've noticed. A HUGE plus after a white ceramic coated one! 😮

[@nailsofinterest]

​@Imbatmn57we have hard water and only thing that ever shows is some white spots. (Sw FL water) but those even show on even a white sink! But easierr to remove, especially with no scratches!! (Had those, too😅).

[@doubledragon9530]

I've seen comments about a workstation sink like, "Why not just use a cutting board where you are cooking?" etc. I personally prefer to use a cutting board where the mess of it can be easily contained. At a sink, you just rinse the board after you're done with it instead of having to wipe down your counter space every time one is used.

[@BonaFideWildLife]

I just got a large single bowl fireclay farmhouse sink with a middle drain installed in my mid-sized kitchen, and I absolutely love it! 😍 It's a must have if you cook with large pots and baking pans. Lol, just soak and hand wash your dishes in the large pots =D For scratches/stains, nothing beats Bon Ami and a magic eraser. This also works wonders on anything cast enamel like Le Creuset enamelware. Bar Keeper's Friend is good enough for stainless steel surfaces.

[@huntingfashiondolls3307]

I will look for that accesory ❤

[@grateful7420]

As a mother of 5, I LOVE having the sink under the window where I can work & keep track of the kiddos outside, or enjoy the outside view ! I’m happily at the sink a Lot 😁

[@CounterpointLibrary]

Sink garbage disposals are illegal in many cities and communities in Canada, because they put excess strain on the sewage system. Here we compost food scraps, either individually, or many communities have municipal composting programs where compost is picked up on garbage day. The resulting end product is then available to community members to pick up and use in their gardens. Re the sinks, I am most familiar with stainless steel single and double bowl sinks, and until my most recent house, I would only pick a SS double sink. However when my most recent house was renovated by the previous owners, they installed a single bowl clay-fired apron front sink. I didn't like it initially, but my husband ordered a small collapsible plastic container that we use when we only need a small basin of water. I became a convert and now I love it. We have moved and are adding a new kitchen to the new place, and I have been seriously thinking of buying one of those sinks for my new kitchen.

[@kimsnader8388]

If you use a curtain instead of doors on the sink cabinet and you have pets, rethink what you store under the sink. It's common to store household chemicals down there as well as trash bins. For the safety of your pets, store the chemicals elsewhere and make sure the trash bins are lidded. The bin lids will also minimize pest infestations. Regarding sink placement, I always thought the window placement was so that the home cook could keep an eye on children playing in the yard or, in a rural situation, keep an eye out for "guests" approaching the property. I like the idea of a mirror over a wall-facing sink to a) reflect natural light into a workspace that tend to lack that feature and b) allow the home cook to see what's going on in the room behind them.

[@bluesky7838]

...Pets and little children, too.

[@lizzieb6311]

Very wise recommendation!

[@tinak3271]

The thought of having a curtain is that cloth gets dirty fast. And having to wash and iron it all the time makes me think....no

[@Tubeytime]

This is way more sink knowledge than I bargained for, I gotta watch this in two sessions lol

[@tmckee093333]

I went with a 70/30 sink in a 36” size, love it, the 70% side is very large and the 30% side is great for garbage disposal area, keeping my main part of the sink cleaner! 39” base cabinet also gives me more room for cleaning supplies

[@nacmegfeegle2310]

I know this is one year later but here is something I have loved: our cabinet doors under the sink (where we have garbage and recycle) has a high bottom edge that I can open with my foot. So nice when I have something messy in my hand to throw away. Not super high, just a bit higher than toe kick area.

[@debik5023]

I’ve moved around a lot, many different kitchens. I prefer a large single sink. I am one of those people that always have a bowl of soapy water. I use a sink grate and plastic dish pan. I can dump the dish pan and put it away. Works grate.

[@kevinc1956]

Appreciated the info. Getting ready to replace my sink and countertops. My townhome came with a u-shaped kitchen that has laminate countertops and an overmount double sink (the sink edge is raised about an inch above the countertop). Since day one, I’ve hated the double sink and it’s raised edge (doesn’t fit larger items and makes for more work cleaning the countertop after use). Thirteen years later, I’m finally getting ready to redo the sink and countertops. For their function and durability, I’ll install an undermount porcelain farmhouse sink designed for cabinet retrofits. I’ll also install manufactured quartz countertops for their durability. The sink will allow me to use two Rubbermaid tubs for the few things I hand-wash (cutlery, cast iron pans, cutting boards). I’m a bird hunter Sept thru Jan, and the farmhouse sink and tubs will work much better when cleaning birds in prep for freezing (sometimes I have around 15 to prep following a multi-day hunt). Undermounting the sink will really facilitate cleaning the countertop after prepping birds. I may opt for a worktop type farmhouse sink if I can find one made for retrofit projects. That would be nice to have for general food prep as my counter space is fairly limited.

[@tricia8727]

This is hands down the best video about sinks and installation i have ever seen! Seeing clips from different live streams really makes me miss joining in. My schedule hasn't allowed me to participate for a while, but hopefully this Wednesday I'll be able to. Thanks for such great content!

[@MTKDofficial]

Hey Tricia. Thanks so much. Hopefully you can make a live stream sometime. Lots of fun.

[@cynthiashaw45]

I watched this video twice and did deep thought about my own sink. I use large pans often and cleaning them is always a chore. You convinced me to replace my double sink for a one large bowl sink. What a life changer this has been. I was hot to renovate my kitchen and with this new sink I am happy to wait. I purchased the Kräus KCH-1000 at Home Depot for $399. Came with a facet too. Because it can go under or over if I do get the new counters I want I can still use this sink. Thanks for your advice.

[@MTKDofficial]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing. Glad my video was helpful.

[@stevec404]

I have a dishwasher - never use it - enjoy handwashing. My sink is a large single. I run the water VERY slowly, wash a dish, rinse it off, and place it in the adjacent drainer rack. No water waste. This works for single dweller me...maybe not for a large family, a commercial application, etc.

[@olgaolgaolga]

A good dishwasher will only use 4 gallons per load, but sometimes you don’t even need that much to wash your own dishes!

[@ap3008]

We’re only 2 as a couple and don’t have a dishwasher. Let me tell you I dream of the day I will get a dishwasher. I don’t know how on earth we manage to produce so many dirty dishes in a day - but we are dirtying dishes morning, lunch, snacks and if I cook that day…let me just tell you it will be enough to fill up a dishwasher. I’m spending on average about 40 to 50 minutes daily just washing dishes by hand.

[@kevinc1956]

Steve, I’m also a single dweller but I love my dishwasher (I don’t mow the yard or shovel snow either). I rinse my dirty dishes and place them in the dishwasher until I get a full load to wash - usually about every other day. As others noted, I do handwash some items that aren’t dishwasher safe (mostly chef knives and cast iron cookware), also some larger pots and cutting boards that don’t fit in my dishwasher). Those things I just wash, towel dry, and put away after use. For me, a large single (undermount farmhouse) is the best way to go.

[@a.randolph8112]

I put a copper sink in my tiny house and I LOVE it, pantina and all.

[@susanboldtms]

I have a corner sink, not by choice, but builder design. I love it because of the two large windows - one facing South and the other West - the view makes washing dishes more enjoyable. We are remodeling our kitchen and moving from a two bowl porcelain to a single farmhouse apron sink, and keeping it in the corner to preserve the view.

[@gdiup9241]

But bad when there’s 2 ppl at the sink. We had that in our old house. But did like the 2 windows.

[@gregorypinkowski7809]

I got a very long workstation stainless steel sink with a farmhouse apron front. It's got two sections, one very large and one slightly smaller. I would have preferred drains toward the back. 47" long. The workstation ledges let you convert some of the sink into countertop or cutting board, plus all the strainer and bowl configurations. I used two tall spring-loaded spray nozzle faucets, so I don't have to deal with hoses and weights inside the cabinet. I have a garden hose bib under the cabinet for filling buchets on the floor.

[@rheannak3934]

Please explain more about the garden hose bib for buckets ! I need this. It’s a bane of my existence going back and forth to the bathroom til full buckets. Where ? How? Thank you.

[@Kenzie_Hill]

I love my extra large single sink, stainless steel. I hand wash dishes when I need to by using a rectangle washing bowl (rubber one at Wally-mart works great) I don't use a disposal, I strain everything into a large coffee can lined with a plastic bag I get from the grocery store (usually above meat or veggie section). Use coffee can lid to keep smells contained (meat scraps always go into trash)

[@MTKDofficial]

Music to my ears.

[@trinaroe5132]

The BIGGEST reason for an offset drain is so a garbage disposal doesn’t take up as much usable cabinet space below. A center drain puts the disposal smack dab in the middle of the cabinet below, making the space behind it unusable and leaving small slivers of usable space on either side. An offset drain towards one side and the back leaves much more usable space for cleaning supplies or trash below.

[@akiraic]

you all analysing it and the only question I have is: why do you people put the dirt dishes INSIDE the sink? I mean, you use 5 cups with beverage and put INSIDE the sink, together with the plates used to eat a juicy barbecue. Now the cups that only needed a light scrub will have to go through the full soap bath and scrub because it's oily and greasy. I just rinse everything I use with right pressure water and leave OUTSIDE the sink with a drop of soap until I wash it. That habit alone cancels out the need for a double sink

[@teri-joscott8279]

Wow!! I wasn't expecting such a comprehensive video this week. What a wonderful deep dive into the topic!! An excellent video! Too bad I can only give it one thumbs up--it deserves more. Thanks Mark!!

[@teresab955]

A hint for keeping a cutting board from sliding around while you're cutting on it is to place a damp washcloth underneath it;;;usually keeps it in place. About the drawers and pull out shelves under a sink you need to consider accessing the plumbing when (not it...when) a problem arises. We have a filter system under our sink and my husband replaces the filter every 4 to 6 months...everything has to come out of that cabinet when he does this or he can't access the filter. We use bins that can be removed without any hardware having to be removed.

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks for the tip on the cutting board. I've never heard that one before.!!

[@-First-Last]

@@MTKDofficial Just make sure you are not using a chain saw. Good luck !

[@fordhouse8b]

@@MTKDofficial This is pretty much universally done in restaurant kitchens. At home under my large butcher block board I use a large piece of shelf liner, the kind you purchase in rolls and would use in a cabinet under your cups and glasses.

[@josephmetzger8648]

We got a single 31" SS sink from Elkay with drain integrated into the bowl. No more plumbers putty or a cleaning the small gap between the sink bowl and drain. What great feature. And it is garbage disposal friendly too.

[@dianahowell3423]

Mark, under the sink: instead of trying to find a tray, I put in some tile board and used subway tile under my sink. It was all waterproof (!), I didn't have to take it out to clean it, it looked really clean, too! I just used white, but you creative types get going!

[@PhaedruS007]

Sticking a piece of 3M sound deadening material on the bottom of a stainless sink is a genius idea! That stuff really does work. That's what they use to deaden transfer of vibration noise in car body panels.

[@MTKDofficial]

Great input! Thanks.

[@CandycaneBeyond]

I have seen videos in Asia where they have one large stainless steel sink and a slanted section next to it to put a dish drainer on . Looks perfect

[@deeoreilly5413]

I had a corner sink with such a beautiful view of the lake. It was well worth it!

[@oseasviewer7108]

Forget accessories integrated in your 'work station' sink - keep it clutter free less to wash and keep hygienic. As for washing large pots etc in single large sink with an overflow drainage hole (my preference) - it's all a matter of a disciplined approach - clean pots first get them out of the way (leave them drying in the empty dishwasher. Then later tackle the dishes - rinse and stack on the bench top and when you're in the mood either (1) wash and stack them in the empty dishwasher to air dry or (2) stack the dishwasher and set to run. The first approach for me conserves energy & surprisingly water and also softens hands for a manicure. And yes I wash dishes by hand every day and leave to air dry in the empty dishwasher freeing up the countertop/draining board - this process is quicker than the dishwasher as it runs through its laborious cycle. Finally rubbish bins under the sink - NO! it gets warm and humid in that space, a prime bacterial propagation environment - not only does it cause unnecessary wear 'n tear on the cupboard doors or drawers it is a source of inconvenience - sink use completing with rubbish disposal - keep them separate and independent and above all CLEAN!

[@jeme7339]

It gets hot and moist under the sink; this is one of the worst places to put the garbage, and even dish detergent or other cleaners.

[@magdalenakorszla6105]

Hi, so were do you have a bin in your house?

[@powayrce]

My kitchen team changed the sharp 90° angle at the corner sink to a straight line across between the 2 side cabinets. Perfect!

[@philshock3805]

Good advice. I absolutely agree with the recommendation of some sort of catch-all mat/tray/pan under the sink. A very common source of water leaks under a kitchen sink is the garbage disposal. They will eventually rust out and leak (it's not a matter of if, but when). And since this is a hidden area that doesn't get inspected very often, it can be leaking for months without even knowing. Not sure how long the leak was happening to the previous owner of my house, but I had to devise a false floor on the bottom so I had some storage and wasn't starting at a huge hole every time I opened the cabinet. That was 10 years ago - I had to replace the disposal 5 months ago when IT started leaking ... that's at least 2 and this house is only 22 years old.

[@elizabethtrimpin6624]

Low divide double is absolutely the best. The single bowl does not consider preparation while cooking in a kitchen that is not huge. You use one side for prep/washing veggies, cooking utensils the disposal is on that side. The other side use for “clean” stuff during meal preparation. Then during final clean up now the low divide allows large pans to fit across the entire sink. My low divide has the grate that fits across the left side (for drainage for rinsed veggies or rinsed hand washed dishes) and the garbage disposal on the right side. It’s great. It is stainless. The only drawback is it doesn’t look as pretty as the large single deep enamel farmhouse looking sink.

[@joyceohman4789]

We replaced a builder grade double stainless steel sink, when we remodeled, with a Kohler Fairhaven porcelain cast iron farmhouse apron front. The drain is in the RH corner and the key is rubber footed grates designed for that sink. I was worried about chipping etc. and the two piece grates are easy to pick up and scrub. Also water can still freely run under pots and dishes in the sink. The apron front is very nice for short people (I’m 5’2”) because it reduces back strain from leaning in to use the faucet. I always put a shot of soap on a dish to wash if it doesn’t go in the dishwasher. Or if a few more hand wash items, put soapy water in largest pot/dish wash the rest then wash it. Rarely need to stop up sink and fill with water. We liked this sink so much we bought it again for the small homestead kitchen we’re working on now.

[@geoffharrower2845]

As a ‘house sitter’ in Britain we noticed almost every home has a ceramic sink but every home has a plastic laundry tub dipped into the sink - less noise and far less heat loss. We love our stainless steel double sink with sound deadening pads fitted by the manufacturer ( Cefito)

[@txcook1421]

We've had 3 kinds of sinks - Porcelain/cast iron (white), composite (white), and stainless steel. Stainless steel is my favorite by far. The white sinks were a nightmare to clean and keep white, and showed wear & chips. Stainless looks great all the time, minimal upkeep, stain and heat resistant, lasts forever. One thing you didn't mention is it can show scratches. You can prevent that by using a sink liner; or, use stainless steel cleaner to gently buff out scratches. Kraus is a good brand of sinks, not too expensive, available at home stores.

[@Denise9044]

I’ve got both! I agree if you only have room for one, and like to cook, the large sink is best. I grew up in 1920s apartments in Chicago, most apartments that age had kitchens with large, cast iron sinks with attached drainage area. Brilliant.

[@gildedpetalsdecor]

YAY! Finally someone said a double bowl sink is NOT worth it. Whomever created it never cooked. Or at least never had large pots, casserole dishes and odd shaped serverware. Same goes for a side by side refrigerator. NADA. Large turkeys and pizzas do not fit. Love your suggestions!

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks so much. Appreciate the nice comment.

[@valerievesper9216]

I have a 60-40 double sink and I can wash my turkey roaster ok. Platters too. For the way I use my sink I much prefer two bowls. It’s all down to individual preference.

[@tealkerberus748]

If your double bowl sink can't fit your dishes, you needed a bigger double bowl sink.

[@LynnBradley-e4f]

The sink that I currently have is a commercial 2 bowl sink with 2 drain boards. The width of the sink including drain boards is 6 feet. I had the small kitchen window replaced with a larger energy efficient one that would be centred over the sinks bowls. The base cabinet was then built around the sink. I actually have much more storage than I need so I don’t use the sink cabinet for storage. My kitchen has two large islands with plenty of drawers for storage. I 😂don’t remember if the gauge is 16, 18 or 20. It did come with the commercial grade faucet and sprayer. I also have a glass rinser built in one of the drain boards. Love my setup 😊.

[@lonew7435]

Before houses have electricity and light in the kitchen, the daylight from windows gave a good work light to the sink station, many in Europe had a hole in the sink and store a bucket or container for waste water under the sink in the cabinet. the bucket with the wasted water was used to waters plants outside in the garden.

[@capnjan9835]

Forgot to add:. I thoroughly enjoyed this comprehensive and well made video! Thanks so much.

[@MTKDofficial]

Appreciate it. Thank you for the kind words.

[@thesupernad]

I like to describe it as showering my dishes instead of bathing them. I don't fill the sink with water to do dishes. I just run water over them and scrub them with a soapy scrubber.

[@kungazopa2831]

Please get rid of the background annoying music, if you can call it that. After a video or two it is too much. Thank you. Your information is great & does not need musical embellishment.

[@MTKDofficial]

Sorry for the music. Thanks for the input.

[@gingersnap1568]

Yes! I was just thinking this as I was watching. (Also, very creepy how my phone can read my mind & show me corresponding comments. Just sayin'. Lol.)

[@lisabroaddus4737]

Oh my gosh! Background music in any video has become one of my biggest pet peeves. HATE it! Don’t care what the video subject is about, music is distracting and so unnecessary. Also never adds anything to the video and most often fights with the voice of the person speaking. In the last few months I’ve unfollowed several folks that I would otherwise enjoy listening to, because of the background music.

[@nailsofinterest]

​@MTKDofficial I like music but in the background. Try lowering the volume. Otherwise ANY quiet spot will be very noticeable. Trust me on that one! 😅

[@carolhaynes5418]

The background music makes me so anxious, I ended up muting and turning on closed captions. Your content is so valuable, it was worth the extra effort!

[@lesliejackson149]

Great video! Wish I had it when I designed my kitchen years ago. I had to do all my own extensive research. No regrets and thrilled with my choices. - Granite composite sink. Durable, hygienic and easy to clean. Temperature resistant, for pouring. No concern on placing hot pans... on my granite counters beside sink (take that! quartz counters lol). Large square ish sink.. with arched back (flat front). This design allowed my granite composite swivel water tap (matching the sink) to be mounted to the left and the matching granite composite dish soap dispenser to be mounted on the right. Sleek and luxurious look I tell you! Faucet has pull out handle to easily fill any pot sitting on the stove nearby. - Undermount sink was a MUST. Cleaning down counters right into sink much more hygienic that inadvertently pushing gunk into lip of over counter sink. Yuk! - Sink drain is center and at the BACK, allowing more usable storage under sink. I was amazed at the extra space. - Yes to flip down tray in front of sink. Great storage for occasionally used soft scrub brush which is put away once dried. NO worries about dampness as I went with thermo-foil cabinets (something you didn't cover). Easy clean, flat / flush surface that does NOT collect splashes / grime in crevasses. Yuk! ABOVE Countertop Cabinets... Nothing drives me more bananas than lost storage in these cabinets. Always ORDER AN EXTRA SHELF for each cabinet. Lower shelves to provide minimal need access above items (how much space is needed above to slide in a plate or a glass?). I now have 4 surfaces to store items. Lesser used on the top shelves. - "altitude challenged" like me and can't reach top shelves of each cabinet? Ahhh, I ordered a thin cabinet (6" wide) for below my counter. It happily stores a folding step stool that I easily bring out for the higher shelves. Pop it back when done using. No need to wander to hall closet etc to retrieve. Step stool has it's properly designated storage within the kitchen. Of course not all step stools will fit but after a couple of stores, found what I was looking for. Perfect fit! Entrance to my kitchen required an angled cabinet below the counter. Looks good but what to store? Those long baking sheets, cooling racks etc sit up and down, supported by adjustable pegs. I drillled holes and used dowlings for pegs. These large items now have a proper home, not being rearranged from inside oven. On the shelf right above them? Cook books and the countertop book holder. Clutter free IS best, especially when baking right? As you say, planning. Which is all about designing what YOU need your kitchen to perform. Thinking ahead. Yep, a few neighbour's jealous lol One even wishes she could rip her latest out and do all again. Poor thing... I'll take her out for drinks.

[@MTKDofficial]

The hidden step stool is a pro move! God job. Kitchen sounds awesome!

[@lesliejackson149]

@MTKDofficial Thanks very much !

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

I am glad I found this comment *before* I started my project. Thank you.

[@joggernerd8148]

I appreciate this video, something about the way you explained the plumbing clicked with me and made me a bit more confident in doing my own under sink plumbing. Thank you.

[@MTKDofficial]

Sweet!! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the comments.

[@5610winston]

40:28 Ideal location! Lovely view into the next house's kitchen straight through to the bathroom. I'm uaing textured glass to obscure that angle, but the natural light will be awesome!

[@lsheridan4388]

To clean porcelain sink, use barkeepers friend. Best ever, get out the scratches easily. I use the powder.

[@MTKDofficial]

Thanks for the tip. I hear it is a great product.

[@marielevine7757]

I have a corner sink and I think it's terrific. Single bowl, stainless steel. Yes, it has to be in the 5 sided or 45 degree cabinet. Yes, it is set in a granite countertop. Yes, we have a smallish sized family. You can't have more than one person working in the sink zone. Many kitchen designs put the sink under the window. I didn't want that as it would have left me with short countertop spaces, in our smallish kitchen. With the sink in the corner, we have a monstrous amount of countertop space for meal prep. (Our kitchen was also too small to consider an island). So I say yes, absolutely yes, to the corner sink when all of the other details come together to make it right.

[@Seaglassandquilts]

You made some great points regarding each sink sizes and styles. I prefer washing my dishes by hand and always thought a dbl sink would be the most perfect for me. But watching you video I am gravitating towards a large sink instead and using a plastic bowl for washing my dishes. That way I can lift it to the counter when I need the sink space for larger dishes. Great video!

[@alyssamurphy2002]

You answered so many questions for me! Single sink, offset drain and I love the curtain underneath. I just won't store anything that a baby shouldn't get into down there!

[@chasg5648]

Bless you for saying doubles are problematic. Other than huge commercial custom sinks, doubles reduce the size of each sink to an almost useless size. Get a really big sink if you can and put a plastic tub in for soapy water or whatever. All the benefits of a double without the drawbacks.

[@valeriehowden471]

Loving our new 16 SS sinks - a large 33" single basin and a bar sink by back door. My only issue is the distance between the faucet and back splash. Bar sink has 4.5 inch clearance and large sink only 1.5". If I could do it over, I would get closer to 4" behind the main sink faucet by pulling the cabinets further away from the wall. I'm constantly drying the area behind the faucet so it doesn't get mold on tile. The back splash behind the bar sink never gets wet.

[@MTKDofficial]

Interesting how just a dew inches makes that much difference. I have to say, I'm always wiping up behind mine as well. Kind of a nuisance.

[@gjforeman]

A few years back, we had a small, unnoticed water leak under the sink that only became apparent when I saw that the 5 gallon water tank for our RO water system was slowly sinking thru the particle board floor board. I cut it all out and replaced it with 3/4 " plywood, painted with multiple coats of primer and exterior paint to waterproof it, and I installed it with a small tilt so that any future water leaks will spill out onto the floor, where it will be noticed sooner. Better a puddle now than a failed cabinet box later. We are currently doing a kitchen reno, removing the failed and cracking tile and its concrete underlay, and putting down new plywood in prep for a stone top of some sort, probably quartz. Having learned about water and wood being a bad combo, EVERY bit of plywood, ESPECIALLY the edges, are getting multiple coats of primer, particularly at the sink cutout. We chose a Lordear 32" workstation single bowl, center drain stainless steel sink. Since the quartz is some ways off, I temporarily installed it in the plywood top, and it is a HUGE hit. I was able to drill 2 additional 1 3/8" holes for a total of 4, to accommodate the install of our RO water tap and a soap dispenser. Long ways to go, but at least we are no longer doing dishes in the laundry room.

[@5610winston]

"Leave the dishes in the sink, Ma! Leave the dishes in the sink! Each dirty plate's gonna have to wait! Tonight we're gonna CELEBRATE! Leave the dishes in the sink!" ---chorus from a VE Day celebratory song from Spike Jones and the City Slickers, circa 1945

[@Sherryskogstad]

I have had porcelain enamel (shows every pot mark) stainless steel (always had watermarks) I now have a composite sink favorite by far. So easy to clean and looks great. I have two bowls, one is a standard size the other is larger and deeper for cleaning deep pots, etc.

[@user-vg2lk6yr1z]

I agree on the big single bowl kitchen sink. When doing my new build that was recommended to me and I absolutely love it. It is the best ever. All my big pots and pans are easily washed in it. I can keep a little bowl by the sink or in the sink with soapy water and just wash and rinse. It’s great.

[@nyedit]

Such a useful video. I watched it to find out the pros and cons of sink material. I have had stainless steel for 30 years and I have been happy with it, but I was getting tired of the look so I was ready for something new. After watching this, I decided to keep the stainless steel and perhaps try a different shape or modern design in steel.

[@marciamiddents3557]

I've never heard a garage disposal called a garburator, but after searching I figured that out. I also figured out that you're from Canada by the way you say "out". 😂 We're getting ready to replace our kitchen counters and this was a big help. Thanks!

[@trinaroe5132]

A large dishpan sitting on a metal rack type drain in large single bowl gives you the same function as a double bowl sink while giving you the ability to use the large single bowl when needed.

[@artbyillustratorwriterlori9895]

This is the best sink video out there right now! Wonderful insight and details. I enjoyed hearing how these options faired over time with your listeners too! Thank you!

[@MTKDofficial]

Hey! thanks so much for the positive comment. Glad the video helped.

[@dasikakn]

I have a 3’ workstation sink with the rack, colander, and cutting board attachments. I find the workflow incredibly simple. I wash and dry my big veggies on the grill rack and smaller ones in the colander. I do my cutting on the counter right above the pullout trash can which makes it super easy to clean up. I move my 2-3 large cutting boards in order needed to the stove on the landing areas around it. It’s soooo pleasant to cook nowadays. Once I am done with cooking I move handwash only pots to the rack and wash it without breaking my back and leave it on the rack to dry. Where has this been all my life?!

[@plowthis4me]

I was hoping this would cover drop ins vs. undermounting sinks. Remodeling out kitchen now so I'm finding your videos informative for the different aspects of design.

[@cassin11]

Totally agree. Washing pots and pans with long handles is a nightmare in double sink. It drives me crazy every time

[@joditimgren]

Just reno-ing my very old 1950s small kitchen. Not even enough room for a dishwasher unless I give up necessary storage space. Lived the single bowl thing for wash/rinse in a 1890s home...the plastic wash bowl constantly in the sink. I am not eating soap lol. Happily putting in a double bowl. It all depends on size and how you use it (kitchen, I am talking kitchen lol).

[@miked1542]

This video and the associated comments provide fascinating insights to the way others use their sinks. We have a double SS sink with one smaller side with disposal and a larger side - maybe 1/3 and 2/3. We also have a dishwasher. We use the smaller side of the sink for hand washing pots, pans and items that don't go in dishwasher. For hand washing items that don't go in dishwasher, we use scrub brush with foaming detergent. We wash and rinse on smaller side, then drain/dry on the big side. I love to cook with numerous pots & pans. This setup allows me to wash, rinse, drain while I'm cooking so I have minimal post meal cleanup. No big draining rack on the countertop needed. My wife and I have watched TV home shows for years and wondered "how do the people with those big single sinks dry their hand washed pots/pans?" We're moving soon and the new house has large SS single bowl sink. We're still baffled but trying to open my mind. Thanks for the content!

[@nailsofinterest]

I have a double bowl sink and still don't dry in-sink. I use a towel on the countertop. Plus, it makes me have to put it away ASAP. 😅

[@hguerrero660]

This is the only video you’ll ever need about kitchen sinks.

[@catherinerooney5881]

I’ll take a large single basin farmhouse style porcelain kitchen sink thank you. With the built in drain board…have ours in our family home for 50 years…works most excellent.

[@carrieteixeira4403]

Great video, thank you! My tip to share is it’s best to use metal pipes and not pvc because the sink drain gets exposed to a lot of elements and pvc will not stand up over time. Also have someone check the connections and pipes routinely (12 months or so) so you don’t get any surprises.

[@d.vaders1178]

In our main home we have a 70/30 split Kohler sink. I use the dishwasher…Mr. Loves to hand wash. I pre-rinse and set rinsed items in the small side. I also use the small side for soaking flatware and cutlery during entertaining. The kitchen disposal unit is also mounted on the small side. We are doing a full kitchen remodel in our vacation home (not on purpose but it flooded) we are selecting a 32” single basin as we do not intend on installing a garbage disposal and we use the dishwasher there all the time.

[@AndreaRuralMN]

After over a decade I'll finally have a dishwasher again! I'm sick of my extra large cutting board and 15" stainless fry pan sticking out the top! New sink and faucet are the only changes I'll be making to my "new" home!

[@StrawberryFieldsNIR]

I now question my sanity, both on deciding to watch, and watching, three-quarters of an hour on sinks. Actually glad I did, I am now going to explore the viability of one of the least popular options(!) for my tiny kitchen and my corner (yes, the corner sink). I just found a configuration that tucks into a blind corner without needing a corner base cabinet. This frees up a lot more valuable bench space, utilises some of the dead corner, leaves the other side of the corner for drawers. Have to think outside the box on this one, the space is so small, most butler's pantries would look like giants, compared to what I have to fit into tiny space.

[@alert1006]

Hi, very informative video about sinks. I wish you had talked about what are the features that one might want in a sink to make it more functional, and how many holes are needed. The main one is for the faucet, obviously, but what other ones are optional. Like soap dispenser, water filter, etc. and also what is involved in installing them. Thank you.

[@trinaroe5132]

Although I don’t like my corner butterfly sink, I have a laminate counter with a seam under the sink and have had no issues in the 38 years I’ve been in my home. That said I do not have a mitered corner preformed laminate, which is maybe what you were referring to. My counter was built on site by previous owners with sheet laminate and because the U shape kitchen is wider than the longest available sheet laminate a seam was done where it would be the least noticeable and shortest, in the front and back few inches under the left sink bowl. Absolutely no water issues, destroyed laminate or under cabinet water damage and it’s probably over 40 years old. I’m not sure exactly when the previous owners installed it, but it could be 60 years old if they did it the year they moved in.

[@gz9gjg108]

So, what about faucets? In my last home, I had a Moen single lever no-touch faucet. It used an 8 pack of batteries mounted under the sink, and it was really awesome. It had a sensor that detected movement and automatically turned the faucet on.

[@Mariarosey]

We're looking at new stainless steel sinks. Why are so many made with very square inside corners? Not at all rounded. Wouldn't they be more difficult to clean than rounded inside corners?

[@mrgmsrd]

The Ruvati sink I have does have squared corners, but they are very slightly rounded. No issues with getting them clean.

[@MTKDofficial]

I've never had an issue cleaning mine. Slightly rounded.

[@lynnleipold2617]

Yes

[@melissaphillips3088]

A double stainless is my preference for my new sink which I hope will get put in this week. When remodeling a kitchen you have so many choices. Love the big single sinks but just does not work for me in a small kitchen with limited counter space as i cook and clean as i go. You advice is so helpful. Thanks

[@MTKDofficial]

Hey Melissa! Thanks so much for your thoughts on this and for watching!

[@BrandyHarper]

With kids, I love a large deep double bowl sink so one sink is always empty. I had a rule nothing on the right side ever. Now that I am an empty nester, I am thinking a large single would be great!

[@MTKDofficial]

You won't regret it!

[@richdobbs6595]

For me, I plan on using the space under the sink for a grease trap, to protect my future septic field. After that, maybe some dishwasher soap and a place to stockpile sponges and other cleaning supplies.

[@cece4119]

So very thorough. Lots of info to take in consideration when reno kitchen or just changing things👏👏

[@richdobbs6595]

I have a large single and it is great for washing large things, and I can use a drain rack so things dry right above the sink. A down side is that the space underneath the drying rack can get pretty gross with the level of care I give it. A second is that gasket above the garbage disposal is so water tight I actually have to push down on it get garbage to go into it.

[@2chipped]

As a cabinet installer, and also a cook and baker at home who hand washes dishes. Get the largest single bowl you can find. I despise a dirty pan that doesn't fit. My dream house will have a small vintage cast iron 5ft bathtub,farmhoused into the cabinetry. Yes I know it will require the sink cabinet to protrude an additional 8-16 8nches from the wall. Next needs are combo inverted cup washer ,and large removable sprayer.

[@melissademarco1466]

I have the Elkay large low divide double 60/40 sink an love its versatility.

[@donnastokes-manning6175]

I am in the market for a sink replacement and have been OVERWHELMED with the choices. I have a dishwasher but, like most households, have some items that are not dishwasher safe. I started using the Dawn Powerwash spray and LOVE it. So my sink will be a single large sink. I am thinking about the one with the drain and cutting board topper. Thank you for this video. It is helping.

[@MTKDofficial]

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for the comment.

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam here….i was surprized you didn’t mention the undermount option. It is SO SO much easier to clean around, wipe and clean the counter right into the sink in one sweeping motion. Best thing we ever did with ours single stainless ..undercounted of our granite top.

[@flacadiabla3193]

Galley kitchen here. We may have overdone the washing area in our kitchen, although the space has allowed such madness. We have a single sink with a huge double sink attached. Also, two dishwashers, one on each side of this sink system. We prefer washing by hand and then steam drying them in the dishwashers. Since we have never been able to place all dishes at once in one dishwasher, two were a must. It's a family of five who enjoys everything about cooking at home vs. eating out. The 60" range is about 3' from the first single sink. It has worked out very functional for us. One cooks, other cleans, and others still have space on the other side of the 10' island where 60"fridge is. Meal times are very busy, and the island separates the busy sections beautifully. Hidden butler pantry with a butler sink helps those who have their vitamix jet engine blender going off throughout the day. Also works well for those ugly appliances that one needs out. Butler pantry attached, but hidden to the kitchen is a wonderful thing to have. This entire kitchen system can handle all kinds of traffic without feeling busy or tight. 4' of clearance all around. Oversized pocket doors allow us to close the kitchen off from the living area when noise is unwanted in the living room but open during entertaining. Lastly, if one can, I'd advise double glass doors that exit to a dining atrium. The glass helps it still feel open, without the noise the kitchen is producing while others are in the space. Another non regrettable blessing. Natural stone is the best way to go on countertops if possible.

[@DJDJ-ek9tu]

I have the single bowl sink and really like. Having a double sink leaves one bowl open for you to stack up with dirty dishes. Also If I have just a bit and hand wash, I open the dishwasher and use it as a drain board. You can close the dishwasher and let them drip dry….😊

[@MTKDofficial]

Cool idea with the dishwasher. I have never even thought of that.

[@muzicteechsop]

Totally have done that LOL!!

[@benjaminl.dallaire9890]

I Agee with you to an extent about the flip down drawer, I’ve used it in my kitchen with « limited success », but my bathroom, great success. Good for storing tooth brushes, etc.