Does any one know where to get in Malaysia:
1. Kraus kitchen sink
2. Glass curtains

Thanks

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Feb 26 2019, 04:06 PM

I like the Kraus sink but seem to hard to find in KL. Got a deal in Amazon that I can consider but the shipping and handling is more than the cost of the sink! That said the sink price is very cheap. With all costs in do you think worth buying??

I think it is German brand but sold well in US. I am not sure but it can be manufactured in China as well. It's Sinks are made from extra-tough T304 stainless steel for exceptional resistance to corrosion and rust. It is constructed using dent-resistant TRU16 real 16 gauge with 1.5mm thick. The bottom of the sink is padded to improve sound proofing. So the sinks are very quiet and durable.

One of the better stainless steel sinks around.

Thanks for the info. Kraus thickness of 1.5mm is for the entire sink. What is the thickness is HCE chef series? I may drop by your shop to check it out. I assume you carry Teka too? Franke?

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Mar 16 2019, 08:32 AM

Ceramic or granite sink?

I own Blanco sinks in my current house. Advantages of granite sinks are:
1. Highly durable. Brand such as Blanco is made in Germany and is tough as nail. Mine have no scratches after 10 years of use
2. If you choose non white they are practically stain free. White color may stain a little after many years of usage unless you are super careful
3. They fit both traditional and modern homes
4. Maintenance free.
5. Many color choices to match any deco


Disadvantages
1. Don't drop any expensive glass or crystal on it. The chance of them surviving is practically zero
2. Most are generally more expensive although you can find many that are not made in China


As for stainless steel sinks, they match well with very modern minimalist homes. You can get one from 500 to 5000. Most are made in China especially those sold in Malaysia. You have to pay 3000+ for those Germany or US ones.

What is "front exposed"?
Apron sink?

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Apr 6 2019, 01:58 PM

Most manufacturers will have it. Kohler, Blanco, etc.

Oh true. Some Blanco models are not imported here.

I use Blanco Metra 9 in my current house. But this is not apron sink. Malaysia has limited selections of sinks. One option is to buy from SG. For my new house I am likely to get Kraus stainless steel sink but also not available here. Will order from online



This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Apr 6 2019, 03:18 PM

Nope. I like my sink undermount. The one I showed you is the undermount standard sink.

Most Kraus sink are 10in depth

Farm house apron sink is more expensive because more exposed materials. See photo below. This one EXCLUDING shipping is already 2500+

You also have to decide you want stainless steel or granite



This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Apr 6 2019, 03:28 PM

For Kraus you can visit Kraus USA website since it is US company. I downloaded an app called UBUY. You can search by typing farmhouse sink.

I may order my sink from them. Let me know if you decide to order right away as I have not dealt with them before. A bit worried to order a few thousand of stuff from them as I need 2 Kraus big sinks for me new house

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Apr 6 2019, 04:05 PM

You can get Blanco at several places. Even Signature Kitchen carries them. I got mine recently for my new house at Top Idea (Jalan Ipoh) and they have branches elsewhere too. Their price during promotion like Homedec is good.

My current house has Blanco Metra 9 and Subline. We are so happy with Metra 9 that we bought the same for the new house.

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Nov 16 2019, 01:32 AM

I think it is about 1.8 to 1.9k individually but I got it together with a fancy Grohe tap as bundled deal. In addition I got it in Homedec earlier this year and wifey kept all the receipts 🤣

I have white subline and grey (may be anthracite) metra 9. The white in dry kitchen and metra 9 in wet. There are some minor stain for the white and metra 9 is still looking like new. My advice is getting darker colored granite sink unless your decoration must have white one.

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Nov 16 2019, 09:51 AM

Lol. Coincidentally my new wet will be grey sink pair with white Silestone quartz 😊. On the other hand My stainless steel Kraus sink and Hansgrohe tap for new dry kitchen were imported from US. Yes you can get good deals from Amazon. Mine is a bit different and I paid a little more getting from U Buy 😊

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Nov 16 2019, 10:06 AM

I wanted specific model. It just happened u buy got discount on that one. The trick is just search every sites and get best deal. I bought a lot of Amazon btw including frisbees, electronic stuff and 34 volumes Dictionary of Arts - perhaps the only set in Malaysia 🤣

You have white quartz. Your stainless steel option is not bad but definitely the black option is much better. If the difference is less than 5-10% I think you should go with the later.

Renovation is about minimize the compromise.

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Nov 16 2019, 10:37 AM

Yes. It is more mah fun to change counter top and sink than shower mixer. I don't think you need to go with expensive 3 shower mixers. You kids or in-laws can't tell a 800 vs 3500 mixer. Basic grohe is quite acceptable and the cartridges are similar for most of them. You may go expensive for master bathroom and the rest normal ones.

Think about those that you are using everyday and seeing everyday. Do those that will impress you ... not your friends or mother in law (may be).

Don’t go over board with any single item. Otherwise you will sure overbudget

This is like asking is Kia cars any good. Teka produces many sinks. Some are better some are not so good. Cheaper ones made in China. Some made in Europe. Germany ones will cost more. General answer to general question is Teka is mid range. It is no Ferrari of sink or kitchen appliances

In this case Teka is fine. But note that stainless steel requires more maintenance than granite sink like Blanco. It will scratch. It will have ugly water stain if you dont wipe down on the sink. Good thing is if you drop your glass it has chance of surviving. Granite sink no chance

I have a grey metra 9 in my old house. New house is using anthracite (black see photo). The water mark on Blanco is much less noticeable than stainless sink. I am having a Kraus stainless sink in dry kitchen and have to wipe it down every time after use. It's a pain.

Metra9 I don't do that. Blanco recommends that u do but I find it is not required. The photo below I took after I washed my plate just now



This post has been edited by blancpain4470: Mar 11 2020, 05:06 PM

Blanco is fine with grease/oil. But then I also don’t have problem with stainless steel Kraus (although it is in dry kitchen and usually sees less oily pots and pans).

In any case you should try to pour your unwanted oil/grease away rather than into the sink. It will clog up your piping system. Normal grease or oil left on plates or little from pans are no problem for granite sink. Blanco builds like a tank ... even hot wok into the sink won’t trouble it

Livinox, HCE are not German based. They just claimed to use German technology but either made here or China. HCE is from China.

Teka have manufacturing facilities globally. Some in China. Some in Thailand. Some in Europe. Only their high-ends are made in Germany. Typical of global organization. Blanco is almost entirely made in Germany.

Those made in China can be high quality too. Your iPhones are all made in China and nobody seems to complain. The only thing is image/perception as well as quality consistency. While u still may get shitty stuff from Germany and Japan it is not likely. Whereas anything is possible from China.

The bottom line regardless of country of origin, read the specs. Understand the technology used. Don't be duped by marketing jargons such as German technology. Understand what exactly is the technology.

For sink, what is the materials used, thickness, depth, damping materials, warranty etc are more important

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: May 11 2020, 06:28 PM