Steel Thickness Compared

16 gauge stainless steel is about 25% thicker than 18 gauge. The 16 gauge construction makes for a strong and sturdy undermount stainless steel sink. Sinks with smaller basins (bowls) can use a lower gauge because the bowl does not need as much support.

304 Certified Stainless Steel helps withstand scratches and makes the sink more stainless, giving it a much longer life. All MR Direct sinks are built with certified 304 Stainless Steel. This is the highest quality steel that can be used in a stainless sink.

All MR Direct sinks are backed by a standard lifetime warranty.

MR Direct	Kohler	Blanco	Elkay	Franke
MR Direct 503L 32" x 20 3/4" 16 Gauge Single Piece Construction	Kohler K-3354 31" x 20 1/8" 18 Gauge	Blanco 510-888 31 5/16" x 20 7/8" 18 Gauge	Elkay ELUH3120R 31 1/4" x 20 1/2" 18 Gauge	Franke RXX160 31 1/2" x 20 1/2" 18 Gauge

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Q. What size cabinet will this sink need?
A. This 503L sinks fits in a 33" or larger cabinet.

Q. How does MR Direct's 503L compare to the competition?
A. Our 503L uses 16 gauge stainlesss steel. The extra thickness of 16 gauge steel (compared to 18 gauge) makes the sink more sturdy.

Though a sink's brushed finish protects it from scratches, it does not make it completely invulnerable. Buying wire grates (grids) with your sink will help protect your sink and keep it shining for years to come.