| Stainless steel has emerged as the most popular | | | | The most common gauges are 18 and 20. The |
| choice of materials for new sink installations | | | | higher the number gauge, the thinner the steel. |
| because of its low cost, light weight, and almost | | | | Eighteen is the most recommended gauge for |
| unbreakable construction. Stainless steel sinks are | | | | sinks.Stainless steel kitchen sinks are easy to |
| made in many sizes and several thicknesses, | | | | clean and will stay looking newer for longer when |
| measured in gauge.The gauge of the stainless | | | | cared for properly. |
| steel is the thickness of the stainless steel sink. | | | | |