Kitchen Sinks in Singapore: Brands, Materials and How They’re Installed

For most Singapore kitchens, a large single-bowl stainless steel sink in grade 304 or 316 steel is the safe choice. Undermount it if your worktop is quartz, granite, sintered stone or solid surface. Top-mount it if the worktop is laminate, or if you’re replacing a sink without changing the worktop. Choose a granite composite sink instead if you want a colour other than steel. Composite is mostly quartz sand bound with acrylic resin. Blanco, Franke, Hansgrohe, Teka and Carysil all make one. The brands below all sell sinks for the Singapore market. We checked every detail on each brand’s own website in November 2026. We don’t quote prices because they change too often, so check them with the brand or the shop. We’re a renovation contractor, not a sink shop. We don’t sell sinks. We install them as part of a kitchen renovation: we cut the worktop opening, fit the sink as undermount, top-mount or flush, and connect the plumbing. Most of this guide covers what to check before you buy, so the sink fits your cabinet and worktop the first time.

Kitchen sink brands in Singapore compared

Brand	Sink materials	Detail checked on the brand’s site
Blanco	SILGRANIT granite composite, stainless steel	SILGRANIT is up to 80% quartz sand. The colour runs through the material.
Franke	Stainless steel, Fragranite composite, ceramic, Tectonite	Fragranite is quartz and acrylic resin, rated for heat up to 280°C.
Hansgrohe	Stainless steel, SilicaTec composite	SilicaTec S51 sinks come in top-mount and undermount versions.
Teka	Stainless steel, Tegranite+ composite	Tegranite+ is 80% quartz and acrylic resins.
Carysil	Quartz composite, stainless steel	80% natural quartz and 20% acrylic resin. Started in India in 1987 with Schock technology from Germany.
Kohler	Enamelled cast iron, stainless steel	Kohler makes its cast iron sinks in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Rubine	SUS304 stainless steel, granite	Sells both undermount and top-mount models.
Zuhne	316 and 304 stainless steel, granite	A Singapore company. The Oslo sink uses 1.5 mm steel and fits undermount, top-mount or flush.

Blanco

Blanco’s granite sinks are made of SILGRANIT, which is up to 80% quartz sand. The colour is dyed right through the material, so a small knock won’t show a different colour underneath. Blanco’s care guide says limescale is the main thing that discolours it, and it comes off if you clean it regularly. Blanco also sells stainless steel sinks, including the large CLARON family listed on its sinks page.

Franke

Franke’s Singapore site lists stainless steel, ceramic, Fragranite and Tectonite sinks. Fragranite is a quartz and acrylic resin composite. Franke rates it to resist stains, scratches and heat up to 280°C. Franke lists full dimensions for each model. The Maris MRG 610-52, for example, is a single-bowl inset sink 560 mm wide and 510 mm front to back, with a 200 mm deep bowl. It has three pre-drilled tap holes and a hidden overflow. Franke also has a Singapore store locator.

Hansgrohe

Hansgrohe sells stainless steel sinks and SilicaTec composite sinks. In Hansgrohe’s kitchen planning guide, SilicaTec is mostly fine quartz sand, with 20% acrylic as the binder. The SilicaTec S51 range comes in top-mount and undermount versions. One undermount S51 model needs a 448 x 398 mm cut-out and a 60 cm cabinet. For pull-out taps, Hansgrohe makes the sBox, a 52 cm tall box in the cabinet that holds the hose. It fits base cabinets from 74 cm high.

Teka

Teka’s sink range covers stainless steel and Tegranite+ composite. Tegranite+ is 80% quartz and acrylic resins. A typical model is the Square 40.40 TG: an undermount single bowl with a 200 mm deep bowl, made for a 50 cm base cabinet. Teka recommends undermount sinks for stone, granite or ceramic worktops.

Carysil

Carysil was founded in 1987 in Bhavnagar, India. It started out making quartz sinks with Schock & Co. of Germany. Its quartz sinks are 80% natural quartz and 20% acrylic resin. Carysil now also makes stainless steel sinks and taps.

Kohler

Kohler’s Asia Pacific materials guide covers two sink materials: enamelled cast iron and stainless steel. The cast iron sinks are made in Kohler, Wisconsin. Cast iron is very heavy, so check that the cabinet and the undermount support can carry it before you choose one.

Rubine

Rubine’s kitchen sink range is built from 18/8 (SUS304) stainless steel. It includes undermount models that suit quartz and solid surface worktops, top-mount models, and granite sinks. Single bowl, double bowl and large “JUMBO” sizes are listed.

Zuhne

Zuhne is a Singapore company with a showroom in Wisma Atria on Orchard Road. Its Oslo workstation sink uses 316 stainless steel, 1.5 mm (16 gauge) thick. It can be fitted as undermount, top-mount or flush. The taps mount on a pre-drilled deck that’s part of the sink, so you don’t drill holes in the quartz or sintered stone. Its Neste sinks come in a honeycomb texture, and the range also includes 304 steel and granite sinks. Zuhne also publishes a full installation and care guide. We use parts of it in the installation section below.

Stainless steel, granite composite or cast iron

	Stainless steel	Granite composite	Enamelled cast iron
What it is	Steel alloy, usually grade 304 (18/8) or 316	About 80% quartz sand bound with acrylic resin	Cast iron coated in enamel
Look	Brushed, polished or textured steel	Matte stone look in black, grey, white and other colours	Glossy or matte enamel colours
Watch out for	Fine scratches on plain finishes. Textured finishes hide them better	Limescale marks, mostly on dark colours	Weight. It needs strong support
Undermount	Yes	Yes, on many models	Yes, on some models
Brands above	Blanco, Franke, Hansgrohe, Teka, Carysil, Kohler, Rubine, Zuhne	Blanco, Franke, Hansgrohe, Teka, Carysil, Rubine, Zuhne	Kohler

304 or 316 steel. Grade 304 has about 18% chromium and 8% nickel. Grade 316 adds molybdenum, which helps it resist corrosion from chlorides such as salt. The British Stainless Steel Association explains how the grades differ. Either grade is fine for a kitchen sink. Some buyers pay more for 316 if they live near the sea or use bleach a lot.

Steel thickness. Thicker steel dents less easily. Not every brand lists thickness. Zuhne gives 1.5 mm for the Oslo and says most sinks use 1 to 1.2 mm. If thickness matters to you, ask for the figure before you buy. Composite and heat. Franke rates Fragranite to 280°C. It’s still a resin composite, so put hot pans on a trivet or the hob, not in a dry sink.

Undermount, top-mount or flush

	Undermount	Top-mount (drop-in)	Flush (inset)
How it sits	Under the worktop. The worktop edge meets the bowl	The rim rests on top of the worktop	The rim sits in a recess, level with the worktop
Cleaning	You can wipe crumbs straight into the sink	A rim edge catches dirt	A level surface, with a fine silicone line around the rim
Worktop	Quartz, granite, sintered stone or solid surface	Almost any worktop, including laminate	Stone or quartz that can be routed for the recess
Replacing it later	You have to work from below, under the stone	The easiest to lift out and replace	You have to keep the recess the same size
Notes	Needs a firm base under the rim to carry the weight	The most forgiving if a cut is slightly off	Not every worktop suits it. Check before you order

A laminate worktop has a board core, and cutting the opening exposes it. That’s why laminate goes with a top-mount sink, sealed on the edge. With a stainless steel worktop, some sinks can be welded in for a joint-free finish. Zuhne says its Neste and Oslo rims are made for this.

Sizing: check these before you buy

1. Cabinet width. Each sink is made for a minimum cabinet width. For example, Teka’s Square 40.40 TG needs a 50 cm base unit, and Hansgrohe’s undermount S51 needs a 60 cm one. Measure the inside of the cabinet, not the door.
2. Cut-out size. Get the brand’s cut-out template. Undermount, top-mount and flush cut-outs differ in size, even for the same sink.
3. Bowl depth. Most bowls in this guide are 190 to 250 mm deep. Deeper bowls splash less and fit woks and stockpots. If you’re short, a very deep bowl means bending further.
4. Single or double bowl. A large single bowl takes a wok or a baking tray flat. A double bowl lets you soak in one side and rinse in the other, but each bowl is smaller.
5. Drain position. A drain in the back corner leaves more room in the cabinet for a bin or a water filter than a centre drain.
6. Tap holes. Decide whether the tap goes on the sink deck or on the worktop. Holes in quartz or sintered stone are drilled during fabrication, so give the fabricator the tap position before they cut.
7. Pull-out taps and filters. Allow cabinet space for the hose, and for a filter cartridge if you’re adding a filter tap. Check that the spout clears any wall cabinet, shelf or window sill above it.

How a sink gets installed during a kitchen renovation

The sink has to be chosen early, because it affects the cabinet, the worktop and the plumbing. On a kitchen renovation, the order that works is:

1. Choose the sink and tap before the cabinet is made. The base cabinet is built around the bowl and the drain. Our cabinets are built in our Woodlands workshop (see kitchen carpentry).
2. Have the sink on site before the worktop is templated. Zuhne’s guide says to measure the actual sink against the template, since sinks have a size tolerance.
3. Cut the opening to the template. Use the cut-out for the chosen mounting method, with the corner radius matched. Square inside corners in stone crack more easily.
4. Support an undermount sink properly. The rim sits on a firm, level base under the worktop. Moisture-resistant plywood, a cement base or a solid WPC board all work. Clips help level the sink but shouldn’t carry its weight.
5. Seal with neutral-cure silicone. Zuhne’s guide warns that acid-cure silicone can leave rust marks on the rim and stain the worktop. Let undermount silicone cure for at least 24 hours before connecting the plumbing.
6. Connect the waste, trap and overflow, then the taps. Moving the sink or adding a dishwasher point is plumbing work. See our plumbing services.
7. Test. Fill the sink, let it drain and run the taps for about 10 minutes, then check every joint with a dry tissue. Check again the next day.

Keep the sink covered until the renovation is finished. Zuhne’s guide warns that wet cement and slurry can mark a sink, and says to protect it before any acid wash.

Where to buy a kitchen sink in Singapore

You can buy from the brand’s own showroom or website, such as Franke’s store locator, Zuhne’s showroom or Rubine’s online shop. Kitchen and appliance retailers also stock several brands. Wherever you buy, ask for three things: the cut-out template, the cabinet size the sink needs, and confirmation that the local agent handles the brand’s warranty in Singapore. If your renovation contractor is fitting the sink, send them the model number before the cabinet is made.

FAQs

Which kitchen sink brand is the best in Singapore? No single brand is the best. Choose the material first, then the brand. For granite composite, Blanco, Franke, Hansgrohe, Teka and Carysil all use a quartz-and-acrylic mix of around 80% quartz. For stainless steel, compare the steel grade, thickness and finish, which more brands now publish. Rubine and Zuhne are both sold locally. Is 304 stainless steel good enough for a kitchen sink? Yes. Grade 304 is the standard for kitchen sinks. Grade 316 adds molybdenum for better resistance to chlorides, which some buyers want near the sea or if they use bleach often. Can I put an undermount sink in a laminate worktop? It isn’t recommended. Cutting the opening exposes the board core under the laminate. Use a top-mount sink with laminate, or change to quartz, sintered stone or solid surface for undermount. Do granite sinks stain? Blanco and Franke both say their composites resist food stains. Limescale is the usual problem, especially on dark colours, and regular cleaning keeps it off. Can I change my sink without changing the worktop? Often yes, if the new sink matches the existing opening or is a top-mount sink that covers a slightly larger one. An undermount sink under stone is harder to swap, because it’s bonded from below. Does Reno Guys sell kitchen sinks? No. You buy the sink from the brand or a retailer, and we install it as part of your kitchen renovation, along with the kitchen cabinets, worktop and plumbing.

Planning a new kitchen?

Reno Guys is BCA registered, licensed, bonded and insured, with more than 30 years of experience. We handle the full kitchen: cabinets from our Woodlands workshop, worktop cut-outs, the sink and tap installation, and the plumbing behind them. Book a free kitchen renovation consultation and quote, or WhatsApp us at +65 9731 6300. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, 9am to 2pm.