Stainless Sink
Selecting a High Quality Undermount Stainless Steel Sink
Have you recently purchased a granite counter top for your new home or have you updated and remodeled? If you have you were probably shocked at the prices when you were sent to a plumbing supply center or a kitchen and bath dealer to pick out your stainless steel sink and faucets. The number one rule in selecting a sink is stay away from the hype, and do not over pay for a name brand sink that your neighbors will not recognize. Focus on quality and utility, your kitchen is a work center and your sink should complement your families lifestyle. Do you cook a lot, and wash large pans if so you may want to consider a large single bowl 30 X 18 this sink is the current trend. Once you select the appropriate style sink for your family you need to consider the quality of the sink.
Quality features of an undermount sink are that it must be 18 gauge. There is a lot of hype about 16 gauge sinks right now. The industry standard is 18 and it is more than adequate. The difference between 16 and 18 is minimal, most companies advertising a 16 gauge sink are using a three piece construction (not desirable) and only the deck plate is 16. In these cases you will find the manufacturer cut production costs by having the bowls made in 20 gauge (stay away from a sink like this). You also need to find a sink that has a very good undercoating and is padded. The undercoating is used for condensation control as well as noise reduction. The rubber pad is a must to truly make your sink noise free
Certification is critical especially with stainless steel sinks; you need to make sure that the steel used in the construction of the sink a 304 surgical grade stainless steel. The sink must also be constructed to meet the criteria required by AMSE A112.19.3-2000 Stainless steel plumbing fixtures. This certification is most important because there has been a push by local and county building inspectors to see a certification by UPC or a certification by an approved IAPMO testing facility before they will sign off on a final plumbing inspection. There are a few companies that produce a great quality sink and that are certified. There is no reason to pay 600-900 dollars for a stainless steel sink you can find many quality sinks on the market today finding a good quality one that has also taken the time to have their product certified is a bit tricky but there are some out there and you should be able to purchase a product for under $200.00 and receive a comparable product to any Elkay or Blanco.
One of the most reputable companies that I know of that is willing to sell to the end user direct is http://www.mysinksandfaucets.com. This company specializes in premium quality stainless steel sink, undermount sink, farmhouse copper sink, kitchen faucet and other sink accessories at a price that gives the end user a true value for their dollar. This online retailer delivers these products at a price point that is incredible but still meets all the criteria mentioned above with the certification that is so critical.
About the Author
Troy Welker has over 10 years experience in the kitchen and bath industry and has owned and operates one of the most successful privately owned under mount sink companies in the world today (IPT Sink Companies). You can find more expert articles at http://www.mysinksandfaucets.com.
When to Install a Stainless Steel Sink
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Stainless Steel Kitchen Undermount Sink Drain 30x18x10 $118.00 |
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Stainless Steel Zero Radius Kitchen Island Bar Sink 17″ $217.00 |
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BLANCO Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink 512749 (512-749) $1,104.99 |
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Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink Double Bowl $118.00 |
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Stainless Steel Garbage Disposal Stopper IN-SINK-ERATOR $39.98 |
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Stainless Steel Low Divide Kitchen Sink 16 Gauge New $183.00 |
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KOHLER STAINLESS STEEL 3 BASIN BOWL KITCHEN SINK K-3328 $1,399.99 |
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42″ Kitchen Island Prep Bar Stainless Steel Sink $197.00 |
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Kingston Brass stainless steel kitchen sink with faucet and drain combo package $138.00 |
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30″ Stainless Steel Flat Apron Kitchen Farm Sink Combo $434.00 |
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26″ 15mm (1/2″) Radius Square Corner Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $294.00 |
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DecoLav 1220-P Simply Stainless POLISHED Bathroom Basin Sink with Overflow deco $124.20 |
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37″ 15mm (1/2″) Radius Square Corner Double Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $479.00 |
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Elkay ELUH3120R Gourmet Lustertone Undermount Sink, Stainless Steel $52.02 |
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Drop In Double Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $69.99 |
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Pegasus Esatto 33″ x 20″ Extra Deep Double Bowl Sink in Stainless Steel ZR2033 $954.09 |
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Stylish Stainless Steel Waterfall 8-LED 3-Color Changing Bathroom Washing Sink F $92.72 |
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23″ Stainless Steel Zero Radius Single Bwl Kitchen sink $277.00 |
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Watts Stainless Steel SS Kitchen Sink Flange & Strainer Stopper $9.99 |
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33″ Stainless Steel Curve Apron Kitchen Farm Sink Combo $438.00 |
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Stainless Steel Sink Drain Strainer Basket Kitchen Bar #3011 $13.36 |
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33″ Stainless Steel Flat Apron Kitchen Farm Sink Combo $438.00 |
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Stainless Steel Double Bowl Undermount Kitchen Sink 16G $168.00 |
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23″ Kitchen Island Prep Bar Stainless Steel Sink $147.00 |
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37″ Stainless steel Undermount Double Bowl Kitchen sink $449.00 |
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Stainless Steel 32″ Zero Radius Single Bwl Kitchen sink $270.00 |
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33″ STAINLESS STEEL Kitchen Sink Farm Apron FLAT FRONT $399.00 |
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33″ x 19″ Zero Radius Undermount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $275.99 |
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Water Creation 15″ x 20″ Zero Radius Undermount Stainless Steel Bar Sink $171.99 |
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LUXURY Bathroom Basin Kitchen Sink Mixer Tap Waterfall Faucet / Stainless Steel $129.99 |
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42″ 15mm (1/2″) Radius 60/40 Double Bowl Stainless Steel Square Kitchen Sink $529.00 |
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Belle Foret 23″ x 17″ Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink 207 $270.30 |
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Yosemite Home Decor Stainless Steel Topmount Double Bowl Kitchen Sink MAG3322C $191.00 |
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Vigo Industries Single Bowl D shaped Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink $149.40 |
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Super Single Bowl 15 Degree Radius Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink $345.60 |
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Vigo Industries 80/20 Double Bowl Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink $205.80 |
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Double Bowl Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink and Faucet Set VG15052 $717.00 |
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Vigo Industries Stainless Steel 30″ Undermount Kitchen Sink VG3019B $313.20 |
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Equal Double Bowl Zero Radius 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink $419.40 |
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10.5″ x 36″ Double Bowl 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Farmhouse Kitchen Sink $599.40 |
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Vigo Industries Single Bowl 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Farmhouse Kitchen Sink $465.00 |
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Vigo Industries Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink and Faucet Set VG15048 $552.60 |
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BLANCO Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink 440169 (511-749) $479.99 |
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Blanco 441022 Undermount Kitchen Sink 1.6 Double Bowl, Limited Lifetime Warranty $228.00 |
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Whitehaus GR532 Kitchen Sink Grid Stainless Steel $72.92 |
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Kohler K-3160-H-NA Kitchen Sink Beveled Stainless $2,634.08 |
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Kohler K-3373-1-NA Self-Rimming Steel Sink Stainless $493.24 |
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Kraus 23 inch Undermount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink KHU122-23 $350.00 |
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Kraus 25 inch Topmount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink KTM24 $160.00 |
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Kraus Frosted Glass Vessel Sink and Aldo Faucet in Stainless Steel $219.95 |
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Single Bowl 31-1/2″ Offset Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $185.00 |
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Kraus Clear Glass 19 mm Vessel Sink and Aldo Faucet in Stainless Steel $239.95 |
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Yosemite Home Decor Stainless Steel Double Layer Vessel Sink with Overflow $191.00 |
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Opella 14127.045 12 Inch Round Stainless Bar Sink Polished $108.50 |
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Opella 90077.046 Sink Senior 3.5″ Basket Strainer Brushed Stainless $52.50 |
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Opella 17135.046 Oval 13 x 10 Bathroom Sink Brushed Stainless Steel $84.95 |
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Opella 13203.045 16 x 14 Inch Stainless Steel Bar Sink Polished $105.95 |
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Opella 90055.045 Junior Bar Stainer Polished Stainless $43.40 |
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Opella 13204.046 17 x 15 Inch Stainless Steel Bar Sink Brushed $114.95 |
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Opella 14177.046 17″ Round Stainless Steel Bar Sink Brushed $129.50 |
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Opella 14177.045 17″ Round Stainless Steel Bar Sink Polished $124.60 |
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Blanco 440302 Kitchen Sink 1 Bowl Undermount Stainless $819.00 |
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ZSR-100 Fabrizia C-TECH-I Undermount And Drop In Kitchen Sink 16 Gauge $357.40 |
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Water Creation 30″ x 18″ Undermount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $113.99 |
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19″ Topmount Drop In Zero Radius Kitchen Bar Prep Sink $250.00 |
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Sterling Southhaven Double Sink in Stainless Steel 11855-3-NA $357.65 |
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FrankeUSA 14.75″ x 16″ Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink USASK900-18 $137.25 |
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Blanco 441024 Kitchen 1 Bowl Undermount Stainless Steel $300.76 |
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ZSR-400 Lucida C-TECH-I Undermount and Drop In Kitchen Sink 16 Gauge $258.23 |
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37-1/2″ Stainless Steel Double D Shape 70/30 Undermount Kitchen Sink $165.00 |
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36″ Square Single Bowl Zero Radius Topmount Drop In Stainless steel Kitchen Sink $428.00 |
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17.75″ x 23″ Single Bowl Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink VG2318 $155.40 |
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Cadell Stainless Steel Undermount Single Bowl Kitchen Sink with FREE STRAINER $299.99 |
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JULIEN UrbanEdge 3610 UnderMt 16 Gauge Stainless 1-Bowl Kitchen Sink 24”x16”x8 $789.25 |
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JULIEN UrbanEdge 3631 UnderMt 16 Gauge Stainless 1-Bowl Kitchen Sink $870.10 |
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JULIEN UrbanEdge 3673 Under Mt 16 Gauge Stainless Single Bowl Utility Sink 21” $912.45 |
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26″ Stainless Steel Undermount Zero Radius Kitchen Sink $289.00 |
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Double Bowl Topmount Drop In Zero Radius Kitchen Sink $429.00 |
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SINGLE 15” STAINLESS STEEL SINK $49.99 |
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STAINLESS STEEL TOP MOUNT SINGLE BOWL SINK- S402 $65.00 |
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32″ Single Zero Radius Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $299.00 |
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80/20 Undermount Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink 18 Gauge $99.00 |
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Double Bowl Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink and Faucet Set VG15074 $501.00 |
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32″ Stainless Steel Zero Radius Undermount Kitchen Sink 16 Gauge $299.00 |
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Vigo Industries Stainless Steel Double Farmhouse Kitchen Sink and Faucet Set $924.00 |
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Deltana Stainless Steel Single Bowl Sink SSS2352110SBU $74.00 |
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30″ Zero Radius Undermount Kitchen Sink Stainless Steel $279.00 |
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Vigo Industries Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink and Faucet Set VG15110 $618.60 |
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Stainless Steel Undermount Double Bowl Kitchen Sink with a Low Divider MAG3218 $345.00 |
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Stylish Stainless Steel Waterfall 4-LED 3-Color Changing Bathroom Washing Sink F $65.33 |
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30″ Stainless Steel Zero Radius Single Bwl Kitchen sink $293.00 |
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Vigo Industries 24″ Stainless Steel Undermount Kitchen Sink Set VG2421K1 $166.80 |
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32″ Stainless Steel Tight Radius Kitchen Sink 16G $179.99 |
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17″ Undermount Stainless Steel Bathroom Lavatory Sink $95.00 |
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STAINLESS STEEL SINK DRAIN STRAINER BASKET – RUBBER PLUG BOTTOM $4.75 |
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Sterling 11406 Undermount Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $140.00 |
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Sterling 11409 Undermount Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $200.00 |
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Undermount Kitchen Sink 18 Gauge Double Bowl Offset MR Direct Stainless Steel $100.00 |
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Undermount Kitchen Sink 18 Gauge Double Bowl Offset MR Direct Stainless Steel $100.00 |
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Elkay DRKAD251755-2 18 Gauge Lustertone Stainless Classroom Sink $599.99 |
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Waste King L-2600 Legend Series 1/2 HP Continuous Feed Operation Waste Disposer $154.00 Finish/Color Options:Silver Waste King Legend Series L-2600 1/2 HP Fast and Easy Mounting Stainless Steel Grinding Components Safe for Properly Sized Septic Tanks Vortex Powered Motor… |
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PUR 3 Stage Vertical Faucet Mount with Filter … |
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Rubbermaid Antimicrobial Dish Drainers Rubbermaid is the first to market sinkware products with lifelong antimicrobial protection which inhibits the growth of bacteria that can cause stains and odors. The Rubbermaid Antimicrobial Small Dish Drainer features a detachable silverware holder and scratch resistant feet…. |
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World of Thanks – Mini Gourmet Chocolate Tower – Heartwarming Treasures $24.00 New! Give a “World of Thanks” with this beautifully wrapped chocolate gift containing: 5oz Almond Roca, 4oz Seattle Chocolate Truffles, (3) 2oz Theo Chocolate Bars, 4oz Chukar Milk Chocolate Cherries and 2oz Chocolate Truffles– And wrapped in alternating copper and world map paper and tied with ribbon that says, “A World of Thanks”…. |
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Del Monte Slice Carrots 14.5 oz $1.79 Del Monte Slice Carrots 14.5 oz… |
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Artisan BG-26S Kitchen Sink Grid, 26 x 14 $52.99 Artisan Sinks BG26S Features: -Kitchen sink grid. -Grids collection. -Stainless steel finish. -Construction material: Stainless Steel. -14″ H x 26″ W x 1″ D…. |
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Artisan Sinks BG21S 16 x 19 Kitchen Sink Grid $49.99 Artisan Sinks BG21S Features: -Kitchen sink grid. -Grids collection. -Stainless steel finish. -Construction material: Stainless Steel. -Fits the A3118-D9 sink . -Overall dimensions: 16″ H x 19″ W x 1″ D…. |
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Step 2 Lifestyle Gourmet Cafe Kitchen $99.48 18 months & up. Warm & cozy French country styling with conveniences of modern living – stainless steel oven, stove-top, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Features extra large and deep sink, swiveling faucet, electronic stove top and phone features, and accessory set with 2 table settings, salt and pepper shakers, and serving utensils (accessories may vary). Assembly required. Uses 2 AAA and 2 AA batt… |
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Super Use $1.99 … |
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