Stainless Steel Sink Gauge Explained
If you are looking for stainless steel kitchen sinks and are having a hard time figuring out what the gauge number means then read on…
After many hours of talking with different professionals it seems that the best kitchen sink is made from either 16 or 15 gauge stainless steel. The reason is that stainless steel sink gauge is measured in gauge (thickness). I personally had a hard time wrapping my head around this one, but the lower the number of the stainless steel sink gauge the thicker the steel they use to build the sink. Most of the stainless kitchen sinks that I looked at locally, including at Home Depot and Lowes, seemed to range from 22 gauge up to 18 gauge. I searched many of the online stores (I checked a bunch of them, I love a bargain) and they offered mainly 18, 16, and 15 gauge. So to recap, in the physical stores, most sinks were thinner. Whether you are looking for an apron sink, a farmhouse sink, a stainless steel undermount kitchen sink, or a unique style like a vintage kitchen sink, one of the most important things to consider is the sink’s gauge. I personally would suggest a 15 or 16 gauge if it fits your budget. Both 15 and 16 gauge stainless steel sinks offer durability, less flexing of the steel (especially important in large single bowl sinks) and are more dent resistant.
Here is a video that I found helpful if you are considering installing a sink yourself:
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Thanks Wilfred…I'm glad I could help. It's important that you do your due dilligence and make sure you get the best kitchen sink for your money.