Wednesday 20 July 2011

composite kitchen sinks


There are different materials used to manufacture sinks today but the most striking modern kitchens are Composite Kitchen Sinks which are ideal for contemporary kitchen designs. Composite kitchen sinks are made from composite materials which are either man made or naturally occurring materials made from two or more constituent materials. As Composite materials are made from a mixture of constituent materials it makes it easier to form them into any shape in one solid piece making them strong and durable. Many kitchen sink manufacturers combine metallic particles to granite during the manufacturing process which gives a granite sink a more striking and appealing look.


The Types of Composte Kitchen sinks available on the market today include:
  • Inset Kitchen Sinks that are designed to be fitted into the worksurface providing a seamless join between work surface and sink.
  • Sit On Kitchen Sinks that are designed to sit on top of the work surface rather than inserted into it.
  • Undermount Kitchen Sinks that are designed to be fitted beneath a solid work surface such as granite.
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Tuesday 12 July 2011

guide to kitchen taps


Kitchen Taps are valves used to control the flow of water and are designed to supply cold and hot potable water for drinking and cleaning in the home.

There a many different types of modern kitchen taps with Thermostatic Mixing Taps becoming the most popular choice. The Thermostatic Mixer Tap works by using a valve to mix the hot and cold water supplies. This type of bathroom and kitchen tap is most common as it allows the user to set the temperature to their desired water temperature and also helps to reduce the risk of scalding.
Also available are Catering Mixer Taps which are starting to find their way into domestic kitchens, they incorporate a spray head for washing fresh fruit and vegetables and to rinse pans and equipment before placing them into dishwashers.
The common Pillar Tap is also a popular choice for kitchens and provides a separate cold and hot water and they are a more traditional type of tap. All though the Pillar Taps is a traditional type of tap modern pillar taps have come a long way from the basic cross head pillar taps with a wide range of contemporary styles available.  

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