Worktop Express Information Guides

At Worktop Express® we have worked very hard to produce an impressive range of kitchen sinks to complement our extensive range of worktops. As well as our own range of Worktop Express® kitchen sinks we have a wide variety of inset Rangemaster sinks. We have put together this guide to give you plenty of information about the types of sinks on offer, and what sets them apart.

Choose Stainless Steel or Ceramic

The vast majority of Rangemaster sinks we offer are made in Britain from 18/10 stainless steel and covered in a MicroSheen™ finish that helps protect them from scratches and scuffs.

Each stainless steel sink incorporates a drainage board and comes with a special clip system and a hidden seal that makes it very easy to achieve a water-tight installation very quickly.

If you are looking for a more traditional sink design, consider the Rangemaster Classic Belfast Sink – a spacious ceramic sink in the traditional Belfast design with a weird overflow and smooth edges all round.

Because of its design, a Belfast sink should be supported by a unit or shelf underneath, rather than attached directly to the worktop itself, so do make sure you have the correct units before placing an order. Unlike the stainless steel sinks, they are supplied without a waste kit, which can be purchased separately from our website.

Choose Your Preferred Design

Whilst the Rangemaster Belfast sink only comes in one design, there are a variety of different designs in their range of stainless steel sinks to suit your kitchen.

Single Bowl (Reversible)

Rangemaster’s single bowl design is ideal for kitchens with less space available, or for those that simply would prefer having one bowl with more drainage board space. Thanks to dual tap holes, this sink type can be flipped so that the drainer is on either side of the sink. Available in the Glendale (pictured) and Michigan designs.

Single Bowl (Handed)

Some of Rangemaster’s designs are intended to look as smooth and uninterrupted as possible, and so are not available in reversible options. The Arlington sink is one such example which is available in either left or right ‘handed’ choices to suit your kitchen design.

1.5 Bowl (reversible)

To provide space for washing produce or pouring drinks whilst the main bowl is occupied, most of the sinks in Rangemaster’s collection are also available in a 1.5 bowl option. The Michigan and Glendale designs are reversible, so that the drainage board can be used on either the left or right side of the sink.

1.5 Bowl (Handed)

Because of their simplistic, modern design, the Arlington sinks in our collection from Rangemaster are not – unlike the other choices – reversible. This clean design means that the tap position cannot be moved, so instead the sink is available in both left and right ‘handed’ alternatives to suit your desired preference.

Fabricating Worktops for Rangemaster Sinks

Our bespoke cutting service is just one of the many great reasons to purchase your kitchen sink from us at the same time as your wooden worktops. The team at our Gloucestershire fabrication facility can pre-cut a cut out to match your chosen sink using highly-precise CNC machinery, and complete it by hand to ensure that the sink not only fits perfectly, but the cut out is also beautifully finished.

Our service is priced at just £40 for a square-edged overmounted sink cut out, or Belfast sink cut out with smooth profile edge. The team can also pre-oil worktops and create a number of other bespoke worktop alterations to your requirements – read more about it on our bespoke worktops page.

Head to our Fabrication Gallery to see examples of fabricated worktops completed by our fabrication team.

Our range of stainless steel undermounted Worktop Express® kitchen sinks are great value, and have been specifically chosen to complement our wide range of hardwood kitchen worktops. In this guide you will find information about the types of sinks we offer and what differentiates them.

Choose Your Sink Type

Our collection includes three main styles to consider, with a variety of options depending on the space available in your kitchen, and how much flexibility you require around the sink.

Compact undermounted single bowl sinks are perfect for small galley kitchens where space is limited, but are still big enough to comfortably fit a standard-sized washing-up bowl, or for cleaning vegetables prior to cooking.

Our variety of large undermounted single bowl sinks look very similar, but are extra wide to provide ample space for washing up or any other chores in larger households.

For additional space whilst the main bowl is in use, our collection also includes a number of 1.5 bowl sinks. These – as the name suggests – have a secondary bowl which is no more than half of the size of the main bowl. Depending which range you choose, some are exactly the same depth and height as the main bowl, whilst others offer a smaller secondary bowl that allows more flexible positioning of the sink’s accompanying tap.

Square Edge or Rounded Sink?

After deciding upon which size of sink will best suit your space, you can then choose from a variety of three different aesthetics to complement the look of your kitchen and worktop choice.

SQUARE

For modern kitchens, our ‘R0’ undermounted sinks have square (or radius zero) corners. This rectangular construction works best in angular contemporary kitchen themes and is especially fitting alongside dark, luxurious surfaces such as our black American walnut worktops.

We recommend pairing these square-edge sinks with a modern mixer tap finished in a satin stainless steel or chrome.

25˚ RADIUS

If you are looking for a sink with smoother corners, our R25 sinks are the perfect solution. Constructed from pressed stainless steel, these sinks are perfect for both modern and traditional kitchen settings, and look beautiful alongside a wide range of our hardwood surfaces including exotic iroko worktops.

These sinks can be complemented by either modern mixer tanks or matched with taps that have a more traditional style – depending on the kitchen theme you are trying to create.

86˚ RADIUS

With their well-rounded, smooth edges, our R86 undermounted sinks are the perfect choice for traditional kitchens. Pressed from stainless steel, these sinks can be easily attached to the underside of a worktop, with our Prime Oak worktops coming highly recommended as the perfect match.

Consider polished chrome or bronze taps with a classic pillar or mixer design to complement this type of sink.

Fabricating Worktops for Worktop Express Sinks

One of the most handy reasons to buy kitchen sinks from Worktop Express® alongside your chosen wooden worktops, is that – thanks to our bespoke cutting service – we can pre-cut a hole for your chosen sink using precision machinery. Your worktops will then be finished by hand at our Gloucestershire fabrication facility.

This service is priced at just £40 per cut out and includes a soft profile on the top edge of the aperture.

Should you require, our team can also pre-drill tap holes, route drainage grooves and make a variety of other worktop alterations, meaning your new kitchen worktop is ready to install almost immediately after delivery.

Want to see some of the fabricated worktops completed by our fabrication team? Head to our Fabrication Gallery to view a selection of customised worktops that we have completed.