24 Inch Farmhouse Sink - Sarlai 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Apron Front Single Bowl Kitchen Sink with Ledge Workstation | Perfect for Modern Farmhouse, Rustic & Luxury Kitchen Renovations

Replaced an existing double bowl stainless steel sink that was really difficult to use because the double bowl design won't allow for big pans or cookie sheets to be placed in the sink for cleaning.This came packaged very, very well.1 The cardboard box was heavy duty.2 Next there was 1/4" plywood around all 4 sides.3 Followed by a 2" thick piece of styrofoam.4 Sink wrapped in a breathable felt bag.There were no scratches, dings or defects in the sink I received.Included were the necessary clips for mounting and the drain strainer. (I didn't use the included strainer as I was installing a disposal which requires it's own strainer).Also included were a drying rack, colander, and cutting board. All of which rest nicely in the integrated lip located along the back and front of the sink.The sink metal is of high quality thick 16 gauge Stainless Steel and the construction at the seams was perfect with no noticeable welding joints.For all the negative reviews about scratching, PLEASE READ THIS.This sink is non ferrous stainless steel (metal). That means it WILL scratch. The beauty of stainless though, is over time as small scratches are introduced onto the surface it creates a "patina" of sorts; and scratching becomes less noticeable over time, as many micro scratches creates a dull "satin" finish on the surface. This is normal. If you don't like this type of finish then you should consider a different type of sink made from a different material. Stainless Steel however, with proper cleaning and use (not abuse) will turn into a timeless classic look.The good: This is an absolutely beautiful sink, and it’s HUGE! The contractor said that it was sturdier and much easier to install than similar ones that he has seen, and he guessed that it cost “at least $900.” It came extremely well packaged, so I can’t imagine that it would ever be possible for one to be damaged during shipping. I love that I can rest a dish drying rack on the ledge so that my dishes drain directly into the sink.The bad: This sink drains VERY poorly. The slope to the drain is minimal, and food gets stuck everywhere. The holes in the strainer basket are small and get clogged constantly... I have to empty it at least two or three times every time I do dishes. I have bought several other types of strainer baskets but they sit too high and the food just builds up around them. The sink also scratches very easily, so you HAVE to keep the metal grate on the bottom. That means you have to take the grate out to wash out the food from the bottom of the sink... just spraying it doesn’t do the trick (the draining is that poor).I would recommend this sink to someone with a garbage disposal that would help suck the food particles down the drain. As pretty as it is, I would not recommend this to someone with a septic system who absolutely needs to use the strainer basket.I loved the packaging, very upscale and classy. Easy install for my contractor but my sink base was too shallow for the countertop to go over the sink.We have been trying to drain our sinks or rinse them out with the sprayer. The sink doesn’t rinse well using the spray function. My girlfriend laughed at me for several days while I was trying for hours to rinse food out using the sprayer. She finally grabbed the handle and push the button and made it be just the regular water coming out of it and you can rinse the sink in 10 seconds. It’s just a matter of changing from the way we’ve always done it to a different wayWhat a beautiful sink! I’ve had two contractors ask me how much I paid for it thinking it was well over $1000! I absolutely love all of the additions - I keep the colander and the drying rack on it constantly. Make sure your countertop installers know about the additional pieces though when they come to measure/template because they’ll need to make sure the back edge doesn’t overlap too far. My only gripe with this sink is that I specifically looked for one that rated well for draining but I’m finding it does not have a great enough slope to move debris toward the drain. If you have the grate at the bottom it gets really dirty and awkward to clean.I am disappointed with the quality of the box strainer. In the attached photo you can see the bottom has spots that have no black finish. This is how it when we removed it from the box.I was not sure how this sink would stack up against other brands, but I am so pleased. I ordered the SAS3322R1-1 33" model to upgrade from a double bowl 30" standard sink. When we unboxed the sink, we all oohed and aahed. The weight and the undercoating are excellent for the price we paid. I had been shopping this type of sink for almost 2 years in anticipation of our kitchen remodel, so I've researched many brands for quality and price. The instructions for supporting the sink (undermount) were very good, so it helped me build a custom cabinet to fit our odd space. Love this sink and all the extras- gave it 5 stars across the board.... and it even arrived a little early.Sink looks great and was easy to install. Was sent with a scratched accessory but the seller was awesome and sent a replacement right away. Very satisfied thus far.