Topmount
Rim sits on the benchtop. Forgiving of a rough cut-out, and the only option on laminate.
- Suits Laminate, timber, stone
Kitchen
Stainless steel sinks and the tapware that goes with them. Sinks get used more than anything else in the house, so the specification is worth more than the styling.
Kitchen sinks
Grade 304, and then the gauge
Everyone says "premium stainless". The number that matters after the grade is the thickness — a thicker bowl is quieter under running water, resists denting, and doesn't drum when the tap hits it. We'll give you the gauge on request.
Mounting
Undermount
Fixed beneath the bench so you can wipe straight in. Needs a stone or solid surface top.
- Suits Stone, solid surface
Flush-mount
Rim sits level with the bench in a rebate. The cleanest look and the most demanding on the stonemason.
- Suits Stone, precision cut
Double bowl
Two bowls, or one and a half. Useful without a dishwasher; often wasted space with one.
- Needs 900 mm+ cabinet
| Specification | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Grade | 304 stainless — the Australian standard for kitchen sinks |
| Corner radius | R10 for a crisp modern look, R15–R25 for easier cleaning |
| Sound deadening | Underside pads and coating — the difference between a quiet sink and a drum |
| Waste | Standard basket waste; specify if you need a disposal unit fitting |
| Cabinet width | Bowl width plus clearance — confirm against the cabinetry before ordering |
Kitchen tapware
Height and reach, before finish
A tall gooseneck over a shallow bowl splashes. A short spout can't fill a stockpot. Check the spout height against the bowl depth and the reach against the bowl centre — then pick the colour.
Gooseneck mixers
High arc for filling tall pots. Check spout height against your window sill if the sink is under one.
Pull-out & pull-down
Spray head on a hose. The single most useful feature in a kitchen tap, and the part most likely to fail — check the hose and weight are replaceable.
Swivel spout
Rotates across a double bowl or out of the way. Lower profile than a gooseneck — the choice under a window.
Wall-mounted
Nothing on the benchtop to clean around. Has to be decided before the wall is closed up — retrofitting means opening the splashback.
| Specification | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | Ceramic disc — the wear part, and it should be replaceable |
| WELS rating | Shown on every tap sold in Australia; check the flow figure suits your pressure |
| Certification | WaterMark required for installation |
| Finish | Chrome, matte black, brushed nickel, brushed brass, gunmetal |
| Warranty | Confirm what covers the body versus the cartridge versus the finish — they differ |
Sink and tap together
Tell us the cabinet width and the benchtop material, and we'll tell you what fits.