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The modern sink has come a long way from it's humble beginnings. Gone are the days when it was a massive sink tub fixed to wall, with a wooden drainer beside it. Now, with kitchen design playing a key role in home improvement, it has ceased to be a mere workday item. There are three basic materials to choose from stainless steel, ceramic and granite.

Stainless steel is both practical and hygienic, the ideal unity for a kitchen incorporating stainless steel appliances. It's a very practical material, resisting rust, corrosion and heat, however it does show scratches. It is easy to clean and has supreme toughness and durability.

Ceramic, perhaps one olf the more traditional materials, is still a popular choice for the more traditional kitchen. It has come a long way from the well known Belfast sink and can now be found in more contamporary designs including undermounted. Although the look has changed ceramic sinks are still prone to chip and crack if they are not treated with care.

Granite sinks are composed of quartz and acrylics giving the finished material an astonishing level of durability. It is available in many different colours and designs and look fantastic in any style of kitchen. Available in sit-on and undermounted this versatile material will look as good in ten years time as it does today resisting heat up to around 280 degrees celcius and shrugging off burns, stains and chips.

Blanco

BLANCO UK has been established for many years at its HQ and Showroom in north London, supplying sinks, taps, worktop systems, cooker hoods and waste management for all market sectors, from high-end ‘designer’ products to those for the first-time buyer. Whatever your needs you can guarentee you will find a sink to suit, from the basic "Nova" to the innovative "Strato" not to mention the wide range of undermounted models.

Taps are also another Blanco specialility with the recent addition of the "Blanco Oval" L.E.D. tap which uses a light source that changes colour to provide a visual indication of the temperature of the flowing water. Thier tap range also offers everything from the "Filtra" tap, providing water of bottled quality, to the ultra modern "Plaza" with it's outstanding square design.

Thier commitment to design and quality have ensured Blanco are leaders in thier field.

Franke

Franke of Switzerland is the world¹s leading sink manufacturer and renowned for a commitment to quality and an unmistakable flair for design, using the finest materials and state-of-the-art production technology.

As one of the first people to launch a filtered water tap the Franke "Triflow" tap is now available in five different styles and up to five different finishes. The "Beach" sink has been featured on "Big Brother" with it's distinctive circular accessories it brings new functionality to the sink. The aptly-named "Papillion" range conjures up the image of the open wings of a butterfly and blends stylish design with practical advantages. The recessed overflow allows the drainer area to be used as a seperate work area by isolating liquids from the other bowls making it more than just a washing-up station.

Franke has become the world's largest composite and stainless steel sink manufacturer which is peace of mind for the consumer.

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