Kitchen Sinks-Oliveri, Franke, Ticor, Artisan, Oh My!

14 years ago

Have an opportunity to get an Oliveri (Model# 886U) at a great price, but I know absolutely nothing about it other than I like how it looks. Checked out the Franke, Ticor & Artisan sinks that are similar online, but just as confused as ever. They all seem to offer 16 or 18 gauge with some sort of coating/insulation underneath for sound deadening + a plethora of accessories. None of the plumbing places in our area has any of these brands on display where you can take it for a "test drive" --where you can actually run water in it, etc. So, does anyone have one of these sinks and what has your experience been with it? Do you actually use all the grids, strainers, drainers, cutting boards, etc that come with many of these sinks or is that a bunch of hype? Thanks in advance for you help!

Here is a link that might be useful: Oliveri 886U

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lazydaisynot
14 years ago
I don't know that brand but can offer my reaction to the grid question. We recently replaced a double bowl 22x30 inch sink with the same size single bowl sink from the Kohler Vault line. You can probably find better deals but we needed a top-mount that would fit our existing cut-out without requiring a new countertop.

We had to pay extra for the grid and I regretted having ordered it. In fact, it shipped later than the sink and I was prepared to cancel the order but it had already shipped.

However, I love the grid! The sink is 10 inches deep. I can leave something to drain on the grid or put a small cutting board standing up along an edge to drip dry without it being visible. I can set a large colander in the sink and dump in a pot of pasta, and the inch or so that the grid elevates the colander allows the water to drain into the sink without backing up around the colander. There's also plenty of room to put a stack of dishes in one part of the sink while using the other side to rinse veggies or fill a pot with water. I have an adjustable over-the-sink strainer that's somewhere between an oval and a rectangle. It's great for rinsing fruit or vegetables or draining tofu (or whatever you drain!) while there's other stuff going on in other parts of the sink.This was not a fancy accessory. It's something I already had. They retail for about $20.

So I'd recommend both a grid and, if you're still looking at the various sink configurations, taking a look at the single bowls. Being able to put an entire cookie sheet or a wok into the large single bowl sink is another major plus. I don't mean to harangue you if you've decided on a double bowl, but thought I'd mention my experience in case you hadn't given the configuration any thought.
remodelfla
14 years ago
WE have a Lavello 36" single bowl and LOVE having a grid. I had never had one before so this is a new experience for us. Also love the little strainer basket.
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mydreamhome
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for the input, lazydaisy & remodelfla.

lazydaisy-Our plan is to have 2 full size sinks in the kitchen--1 under the window looking out over the back porch & 1 in the island across from the rangetop. The one under the window will be a double bowl and the one in the island will be single bowl--perfect for those cookie sheets and larger pots and pans. Good point on using the colander with the grid-I hadn't thought about that.

Anyone else have an opinion on the brands mentioned above?