KRAUS Stainless Steel 23 in 16 Gauge Undermount Sink KHU101-23

I LOVE this sink! We've been using it in our newly remodeled kitchen for 2 months and I have mostly praise for it: **Pros: 1) AFFORDABLE! We priced out the competition with fewer features (no grate or drain mechanism) at much higher price points ($799+, and then + accessories). I wouldn't claim this sink is higher quality than one of the higher-end competitors, but it certainly seems like a better value. It's a quality sink, very durable and looks amazing. 2) HUGE. I mean really, really big. I knew the dimensions when I ordered it but visualizing the size and actually seeing it installed surprised me. Don't get me wrong, I love it. But be prepared for the size. It holds even my largest cutting boards and roasters for easy cleaning. I don't wash loads of dishes in it so I haven't attempted to fill it up but if you hand wash dishes frequently you might want to consider how much water it will take to get enough in there to wash dishes. 3) It's beautiful. It's sleek, has clean lines and just really looks great! I've received multiple compliments already. I'm all about function over beauty, but I'll admit that I just love the look of this sink. 4) Cleans easily and is scratch-resistant. I cook a lot and am tough on all of my kitchen tools, including my sink. It's only been two months but I've banged plenty of pots/pans/roasters in it (Thanksgiving) and my husband has even cleaned a few paintbrushes in it (much to my horror!). It cleans up nicely on a daily basis and tougher spots buff out quickly. It seems like it will withstand quite a beating with a reasonable amount of wear. 5) It's packaged amazingly well! I unpacked everything upon arrival to inspect it and it was perfect...the sink was in a nice, soft bag surrounded by foam with the other parts in a separate box packed away from the sink. I've had glassware delivered with less protection! **Things to consider (these are not "Cons" for me, but might be for others): 6) It has a very interesting strainer mechanism, one I was not expecting at all. It's kind of like a deep hinge-handled "basket" that catches your scraps. The stopper is a separate piece. I like it. I don't typically fill my sink so just having the strainer option is a plus. Plus the basket holds more and is easier to clean than the traditional style (no center post to work around). And when I insert it I don't inadvertently put it in the "stop" position and have to reposition it. Some people will like this, some won't. I personally think it's a plus. 7) The grate is a snug, perfect fit. I'm so, so happy I read almost every review and question before purchasing! I read that the grate is tight and could be an issue if you have stone counters with a lip. When they came to template for Quartz I was very specific to tell them I needed a straight cut for the sink, no overlap at all. Their standard was a small lip. Had they done that I most certainly would have run into issues with the grate (I would need to tilt it when removing or cleaning underneath). As long as you consider this and plan accordingly, it is not an issue. I love the modern look of the flush cut sink and would absolutely do it again. However I would have been very annoyed if my stone had been cut with a standard lip and I was struggling with the grate daily. 8) I'm going to jump back to the size for a minute. It's long, wide and deep. Which I love. But the depth come with a small price. A) if, like me, you were hoping for a single/double pull out garbage for under your sink, good luck with that. I've tried 3 brands/sizes and because of the depth of this sink, they don't fit by as little as 1/8". If anyone finds one to fit a standard height kitchen base cabinet please message me!! I have had no luck so have a freestanding barrel under the sink. Bummer, but not a dealbreaker. B) I am 5'6" and if I'm washing many dishes in the sink it can take a toll on your back. You are definitely reaching down into the sink to get your work done. Taller folks might want to consider this when purchasing. ** Cons: 9) As many reviewers have already stated, the pitch in this sink isn't enough to move the food and water into the strainer. You WILL swirl items around with a sprayer a few time and then probably still have to use a sponge to coerce the scraps away. It's annoying. I don't like it and I wish it was designed differently. HOWEVER, I love almost everything else about this sink so much that I can overlook this flaw. Summary: With a few exceptions, this is a wonderful sink. Considering the (comparably) reasonable price tag, I'm willing to accept the flaws in exchange for it's affordable beauty and functionality. I would purchase it again.

You are definitely going to get your money out of this sink. My wife had been complaining about our double-sided sink for years, so I wanted to finally do something about it. We originally wanted a farmhouse sink, but understood it would probably be much more expensive than we thought. It would entail cutting out the granite front and possibly reshaping the cabinet to fit it. I called and had a guy from the original cabinet company come out to give me a quote. He seemed a little nervous about potentially damaging the granite and the cabinets to put a new sink in. I waited for a quote anyway. Three weeks and I never heard back from him, so I decided to put this one in MYSELF. As I said, the old sink was a double-sided one (Elkay brand) that listed for over a thousand dollars, current price (I have no idea why and can't believe our builder had us spend that much money on it). This sink is PERFECT. It is deep and wide and we are completely happy. It also has a beautiful mirrored satin finish like many very expensive sinks. It took a little time put the epoxy clamps in, ripping out the old sink, and rearranging the plumbing, but I'm glad I did it myself. I probably saved easily a $500-1,000 installation fee. I looked at the reviews A LOT before deciding on this sink. I saw a lot of people were complaining about it scratching easily, so I was extra careful installing it. I have the rack in it and it works perfect. If I can prevent scratches I will, but to tell you the truth EVERY stainless steel sink scratches. Eventually all the scratches blend together overtime so they are not as noticeable. Don't think you can spend a $1000 on another sink and it won't scratch as easy, that is not true. Anyway, with the rack, I was worried about food getting stuck under the rack and hard to clean out, but that is not the case. You simply use the sprayer on your faucet (hopefully you have one) and the food rinses right out of there (Use the rack and you won't get scratches). This sink was packaged superbly, had extra stuff with it, even clamps for holding it in place. The kicker was, these clamps require you to drill into the granite and use anchors. I didn't go that route. I bought the EZ clips from Amazon and used the PC-7 epoxy to mount them. I had 3 clips on each side and 4 in the back (comes with 10 clips). For the front, I didn't use any because there were already wood slats in place from the previous sink that I could use to hold the front in place. No complaints and I know this sink is extra supported. PC-7 is great and when it dries 24 hours later it is like cement and will not come off. Turns out the bracket or stud portion of the clip that was suppled by Kraus with this sink worked better than the stud from the EZ clips, so I simply used the EZ clip mounting base and the Kraus studs from their clips to hold the sink up. I would HIGHLY recommend this sink! You will save a lot of money and it is superb quality. It is not cheaply made, very heavy and made from 16GA stainless. As good as ANY $1,000 sink. Couldn't be happier. I wish you well and hopefully you decide to get this sink yourself. I am writing this review because I find reviews have really helped me on my buy decisions and I want to help you! I wanted to provide an update, it is now 1 month after installing this sink and I really love it and I STILL don't have a single scratch. I will note, to clean it I simply pull the rack and use the sponge side of a scouring pad. All you do is put a little dawn soap in the bottom and use the sponge to wipe it clean. If you rinse out the food every time you rinse dishes, you won't really get it dirty to begin with, but every 3 or 4 days I will do this and it works great. The rack works great as well, I absolutely love it (make sure you use it). That said, there is ONE thing I did change and it had nothing to do with the sink itself. I changed the baffle (the rubber drain piece) to the insinkerator garbage disposal I have. It was causing the sink to get clogged up a little and you would have to take your hand with a sponge and kind of shove the food particles through the baffle to get it to drain properly (Whoever designed this baffle at Insinkerator should be fired). I quickly looked for a new baffle on Amazon that would work better and FOUND ONE. Now everything is PERFECT, the sink drains like a champ. Here is the baffle I got (put this in search at Amazon and you will find it) : InSinkErator RSB-00 08302D Removable Sound Baffle, Iron. Probably when you see other people on here complaining about the sink not draining properly, it's because they also have an insinkerator baffle and need to change it. Now I love everything. Update 1/6/20 - This sink STILL impresses me. It has almost been a year since I installed it. I've cleaned dishes out in it numerous times now (hundreds of times) and I still don't have a single scratch. That said, I'm also careful not to bang dishes against the sides when placing them in it, which is easy because it's so big. It looks as good as the day I installed it. If you don't want scratches simply USE THE RACK and every 3-4 days, pull the rack and use the sponge side of a scouring pad with a little dawn dish soap. Do this and you WON'T get scratches. The only area of a very minor wear is where the feet of the rack come in contact with the sink, but who cares, you can't see these marks anyway when the rack is in. The rack serves a great purpose when you are rinsing food off of dishes. The food scraps go under the rack so when you set your dishes down while you are scrubbing them, the food you already scrubbed off stays off of them. When you are done with all the dishes you simply rinse the food scraps into the disposal. Update Feb. 2021 - Sink STILL looks about as good as the day I installed it. Still no scratches, only minor rub marks where the feet of the rack make contact with the bottom of the sink, but it makes no difference as you never see this with the rack in anyway. It is now Dec. 2022 and my sink STILL looks as good as the day I bought it.

This is our second Kraus sink. The first we bought 9 years ago for our kitchen remodel. I hadn't heard of the name and felt a bit hesitant to not go with the bigger brand suggested by the remodeling company, but was so glad that I gave it a try. The sink has performed perfectly and still looks new. Now we are in the midst of a laundry remodel. When we saw a quote of over $2000 for the other big "K" brand using thinner 18 gauge stainless steel (Remember the bigger number actually reflects a thinner product) , I knew we were heading back to Kraus. Love this super deep, heavy duty sink. When the countertop installers arrived they commented on it and said they recommend Kraus as well.

The first thing my husband asked when he saw this sink, was "geez . . . how much did you pay for this?". We did a light face-lift renovation of our kitchen and replaced our granite countertop with quartz. This was the perfect chance for me to replace our old two bowl sink with this deep single bowl. Sink is solid, heavy, comes packaged and protected like nothing I've (or my contractor) ever seen before. Thick and heavy box, solid styro, and encased in a heavy black drawstring bag. TVs, computers, newborn infants . . . I've never seen anything wrapped and protected better than this. The included sink grid is heavy duty and solid as well. The strainer is beautiful with a lift out basket, but unfortunately was of no use to me because we hooked up a disposal. And, because they couldn't do enough to impress, they also included a thick and heavy hand towel as a thank you. The included template is for zero counter reveal, so if you want either a slight countertop overhang, or a reveal, you'll have to adjust for that. This sink went in to replace a 30" double bowl sink. Same size, in the same size base cabinet but the difference is unbelievable. This sink is absolutely huge, deep and amazing. We have a Grohe Lady Luxe faucet and the distance from sink grid to faucet is 21" - - tons of clearance for even the largest of platters and pots. Dishes left in the sink are out of view, filling and washing pots and vases no longer require careful maneuvering, and I never knew how much I'd appreciate being able to lay a cutting board or saute pan flat in the sink to wash. The 16 gauge is super heavy, and the underside sound dampening is extremely generous. Using the included sink grid protects from scratches, but also prevents the noise that can occur with stainless sinks. The dimensions allow for 4" countertop at the front, and a very comfortable 5" deck for faucet and other fixtures. I had our countertop fabricator drill 5 holes on the deck (hot water dispenser, disposal air switch, faucet, soap dispenser, dishwasher airgap - - installed in that order L-R). The holes are 5.25" on center, and although I was a tad worried this would look too cluttered, it looks and functions great. The rounded, tight radius corners make clean up very easy, and just a wipe with a microfiber rag at the end of every day is all it needs to keep it water-spot free. For cleaning, I've been happy and successful using Bar Keepers Friend. Absolutely and completely happy with this!

The sink is large, solid, and looks great. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that it does not drain as well at the bottom as it sounded like it would, as there are always residual streaks of water that sit in the bottom until they dry, leaving spots all over the bottom sink. Aside from that, I am very happy with this sink.

For those of you that are unsure about buying a sink with barely any reviews: I did a lot of research on a sink in this price range and narrowed down my options to this Kraus and a zero-radius Vigo VG3219C (with the strainer and bottom grid as well). Both were very close in price I couldn't pick one from only looking online and reading the handful of reviews, so I ordered both (so I could touch them sinks for reals). Both sinks arrived the same day (Vigo ordered from Home Cheapo). I don't usually feel this compelled to write a review. Here is a comparison: Company: Kraus: You may have read on one review for the 32 inch version of this sink that Kraus sinks are made in China and try very hard to hide it. It's true, it is made in China with a faux-German name - so if you are only interested in buying something made in North America or countries that are known for quality products (like Germany), then do not purchase this sink. Vigo: Made in China, sold from New Jersey (side note: I don't know why, but everything I've ever bought from New Jersey, or any e-tailor I have purchased from that is based out of New Jersey has always ended up being a scam or knockoff....weird). Packaging: Kraus (11 out of 10): Best packaging I have ever received anything in....ever. The box is air tight and made of that incredibly durable, thick cardboard, and everything is padded like crazy inside with styrofoam and the sink itself comes in a canvas bag. Note that this is actually a packaging job by Kraus and not Amazon. Vigo (3 out of 10): Flimsy cardboard box. Poorly taped together. Thin layer of styrofoam on the top and bottom. The elements could certainly make their way in. I can't say if Amazon would beef up the packaging, Home Cheapo sure didn't. Looks: Kraus (10 out of 10): This sink has small radius corners and those grooves that go towards the drain, I know you are attracted to that style. It looks awesome - exactly like the manufacturer photos. Vigo (10 out of 10): The sink actually looks very nice. Just like the manufacturer photos. Finish: Both were 16 gauge stainless steel. I know you are wondering if it feels as smooth as the 1000+ dollar sink you were drooling over at the kitchen and bath store, or if it feels rough. Here's the deets: Kraus (8 out of 10): It feels very close to those expensive sinks. I am actually very surprised how smooth it is. I think I would only be able to tell the difference if I had the two side by side. One note is that the corners of this sink are machined (unlike expensive zero-radius sinks which are soldered together by hand) and the high-quality smooth finish that is on the rest of the sink does not seem to feel the same in the corners. This actually doesn't not bug me at all. The difference isn't big, but it is noticeable. I didn't want to try to scratch my brand new sink to see how it holds up to scratches. Sorry. There weren't any on there, so that is a good sign. I will plan on using the bottom grid for added protection. Let me re-iterate that the Finish of this sink is way above my expectations. Vigo (3 out of 10): Feels horrible....like sandpaper. It arrived with plenty of scratches on the inside of the sink. It appeared that someone had already opened it up (I blame this on Home Cheapo for passing it off as a new item, I doubt they sent it back to Vigo to repackage). The quality of the Vigo was sub-par and the zero-radius corners (factory welded in China!) didn't even go all the way up to the top in one corner, so there was literally a hole in the sink (speaks to their quality control). Sound-deadening material: Kraus (10 out of 10): Most, if not all, of the stainless steel sinks I have seen, have the entire underside coated with a hardened foam. This was applied thicker on the Kraus compared to most other stainless steel sinks I have seen (at all price points). This made me happy. There are also sound-deadening patches strategically located (look at the pictures). Location of patches is excellent. These patches are nice and thick, too. Vigo (5 out of 10): Foam was not as thick as Kraus. Sound-deadening patches were also very thin and poorly placed. But hey, they were there. Recap: Kraus: The quality of this sink continues to impress me. It looks and feels like a very expensive sink. You can't do better for this price point. Vigo: Shipped from the ever shady New Jersey. Scratched and had a hole in one corner. Not smooth at all. It looked nice, but wouldn't fool anyone. I returned it promptly. UPDATE: I have used this sink for a while now and my wife and I keep telling each other how much we love it. We have been using the bottom grate and the sink still looks as good as the day we bought it. We are using this sink with a Moen Lindley faucet and they go great together. Lastly, the small-radius corners have been extremely easy to clean and I am so happy we didn't go with a zero-radius corner. I would purchase this sink again (if the circumstance ever arose).

This attractive looking sink lives up to the description. Its convenient size makes it easy to work with. I've never been the type to do dishes by hand since a dishwasher is more convenient, cheaper and more thorough, so having a double basin sink was never a real help. Having a large sink like this is proving to be far more practical. I considered having a sink with a small separate section for a disposal, but I'm glad I got this one since it's large enough that keeping the middle clear is not a problem. It's also easier to hook up a single drain or disposal so that's yet another advantage. It comes with accessories such as the bottom grid, leaving me in a poor position to test for scratch resistance since the grid helps prevent scratches. The drain is a nicer design than traditional ones, but doesn't do me any good since I have a disposal. It uses plastic components, which isn't necessarily a problem, but it's included at no extra charge, so I can't complain. The towel is nice. I'm not sure why it's a sink accessory in particular, but it's a nice touch. Even the draw string bag that the sink is packaged in is well made and seems too good to be used only for packaging. The gauge is heavy and the soundproofing is effective so far. I'm still not quite done with the remodel and put the sink in prior to the countertops being ready. I would have waited longer to pass the sink to my stone fabricator but I couldn't do without a sink much longer, or without a drain for the dishwasher. Knowing that the sink is already quiet even mounted on plywood is a good indication and it can only get better. I was concerned about having water pooling up based on reviews I read prior to buying this, but I haven't had that problem. Not every droplet will make it to the drain, but that's nothing more than the surface tension of the water and not an issue with the sink. The next step is to see if it holds up to the lifetime warranty, and if it doesn't, I'll be back. Prior to this, I had a Kohler that came with a lifetime warranty except for the version sold to builders, and it didn't last a lifetime. A sink should last as long as your kitchen, so expect a manufacturer to warrant that.

I was a double sink person my entire life. After my kitchen remodel I started looking at single under mount basins. I spent a lot of time shopping around for SS sinks and settled on purchasing this one. I will say I am impressed with the quality of this sink and the extras that come with it. I went back and forth between this one and the larger KHU-32. I was worried that if I bought the larger one I wouldn't have room for the faucet and other things I have on the sink back. I'm glad I didn't go with the bigger one. This sink is very large and holds every large baking dish/cookie sheet with room to spare. Even my crab boiling pot fits in here and no more wrestling with the double sink divider in the middle. I purchased a 15 Qt. Rubbermaid tub for when I want to hand wash in one side of this sink and rinse in the other. This sink is also much deeper than my previous one and holds deeper pans with ease. I did lose the 2 front tilt out drawers I had because of the size of the sink but I think I can find narrower ones as there is still 2 inches between the sink front and the tip out drawer back. My installer did not use the clips that came with the sink. Instead they nailed 2 2x2's flush with the counter bracing so the sink flange sits on these boards. Additionally they silicone the sink to the bottom of my granite. This package comes with extra rubber bumpers and rubber feet so the basin rack does not scratch the stainless sink bottom. I ended up putting these extra bumpers all around the rack as some places it was hitting the sink. Lastly the soundproofing is adequate and works well. Doesn't sound "tinny" when the water is hitting it from above. Still not as good as the old ceramic coated cast iron it replaced but well worth the tradeoff. Would recommend you measure your under cabinet height to see if you have enough room for the extra depth of this sink and still make the appropriate sink trap geometry to your drain. I could have put my garbage disposer back on but the strainer basket was so nice I left the disposer off. Lots more room under my sink too. All in all great sink, time will tell how it holds up.

La tarja es de muy buena calidad, las esquinas en trazos rectos le dan un diseño moderno, la profundidad de la tarja es la adecuada (más profunda que las comerciales pero no demasiada que dañe la espalda de personas de baja estatura), se pudo instalar submontada en la superficie de la cocina integral, el drenaje fue instalado sin problemas (aunque por la profundidad recomendaría revisar que el desagüe de la pared tenga la altura adecuada para que quepa con la trampa). Sus aditamentos como la rejilla y su paño le dan un plus. Cuando se usa no emite ruidos importantes (cocina-comedor conectados). El tamaño fue el adecuado, estaba dudosa entre una más grande pero está resultó de Perfecto tamaño, no me arrepiento.

Compre solo una pza,, para ver la calidad primero,,Me sorprendio la tarja Kraus, es lo que esperaba, en mi casa usare 4 tarjas creo que me voy con todas con la misma marca, la profundidad y aislamiento es muy buena,, cosa que no te ofrecen otras tarjas

For my new kitchen I bought two sinks to compare and this Kraus sink easily won out. Superior quality build. And the 16 gauge steel feels so much sturdier, quieter than 18 gauge, worth the extra cost, I think. I won't go back to 18 gauge sinks, just feels cheap now. This is the kind of product for those who are picky about quality, appreciate good design and quiet luxury in their kitchens

El producto llegó en excelentes condiciones y el empaque es muy bueno (ninguna de las piezas anda por ahí rebotando cuando lo mueves y todo está bien ajustado), la tarja venía incluso cubierta con una una funda de tela. El acero de la tina es grueso y bastante resistente, y tiene muy buen acabado. Elegí esta tarja por su gran tamaño y me encantó, ya que me permite lavar utensilios grandes sin salpicar fuera ni atorarme con el grifo cuando los giro o los cambio de lugar. Se incluye la coladera completa, una rejilla muy resistente e incluso una toalla lista para colgarse. ¡Este producto se siente totalmente de gama alta, y lo mejor es que lo conseguí en descuento por la 5a parte del "precio recomendado"!

Great item looks very nice and hig quality