The sink is the most frequently used piece of equipment in the kitchen.
When you consider just how much time is spent at the sink, you will realise how important is to have a sink that fits in perfectly with your kitchen design.
From food preparation to cleaning up, the sink is the centre of activity and the centre of attention.
Nowadays, the sink area is the main part of your workstation, and must combine design with hygiene and user-friendliness.
The sink is no longer just a sink, so there are some important key features to consider when buying a sink.
Sink configuration.
Even though the bowl (number, size, depth, shape) is the main feature of the sink, it is not the only thing to bear in mind. You have other options that can make your sink more user-friendly and provide you with a nicer working area.
Drainers extend your working area and allow easy clean-up as well as food preparation. They will also keep the work surface clean and dry.
Relationship between sink size and capacity.
Bowl depth, taper and radius are the three basic measurements for comparing sink sizes. Depth, of course, is the distance from the top of the rim to the bottom of the sink at the point nearest the drain. Bowl taper is the inward slope of each side of the sink from the rim to the bottom.
Radius is the measure of the bowl's corners and bottom where the sides and bottom meet.
One point to remember: The deeper the bowl, the straighter the slope, the smaller the radius, the more useful capacity.
Accessories.
Teka's optional accessories let you make the most of your sink, as they have been especially designed for each individual model. Crockery baskets, plate racks, colander bowls, chopping boards, waste disposal units, etc. will quickly become an indispensable part of your kitchen routine.
The right care of your accessories will extend their useful lives. Teka colanders, drain trays and vinyl-covered rinsing baskets must be hand washed, rinsed thoroughly and hand dried. Wooden chopping boards must never be soaked in water - rinse after each use and dry thoroughly.
Teka colander bowls are available in either half or quarter bowl sizes. They can be used for rinsing, draining, straining and clean-up. Whatever your sink space, a colander bowl will give you another functioning utensil.
Pop-up basket waste.
Teka top sinks are known around the world for their variety of accessories. Pleasing to look at and, even more important, enhancing sink functionality. One such feature is the pop-up basket waste, a practical accessory which can be opened and closed to fill and empty the bowl without direct contact with its contents (hot water, detergent...).
We have extreme the design of this useful device with the most exclusive buttons following the design of the model they fit.
Stainless steel basket waste.
Most of our sinks incorporate 3½" basket wastes. The basket traps the food particles left from washing up, or from cleaning vegetables or fruits, so they do not enter the sewage system. It can also be easily removed for cleaning. Teka has not neglected the appearance of this accessory, incorporating unique design features like three stamped logos.
Under-protection for stainless steel models.
There are several systems available but the most common are sound-absorbing pads and undercoating. The main advantages of this special feature are that it absorbs sound, protects against condensation build-up inside kitchen furniture and helps to maintain sink water temperature.
Most Teka sinks offer sound-absorbing pads on standard bases.