Because we are not a big bloated company, we have a lot of control over the quality of our products. Our engineers have designed our sinks to be superior over name brands such as Kohler, Blanco, Elkay, and Franke.
MR Direct: Manufactured with 16 gauge cold-rolled type 304 stainless steel. This material is guaranteed not to rust or stain. Competitor: Often manufactured with 18 or 20 gauge steel, which is 25-50% thinner than our 16 gauge steel. Their steel is more prone to bending, denting, and scratching due to the thinner material.
MR Direct: Our stainless steel has 18/10 Chromium/Nickel content; the highest quality you will find in the United States for a kitchen sink. This quality is what makes the steel “stainless”. Competitor: Opts to cut corners by using steel with 18/8 Chromium/Nickel content or less; more prone to rusting and staining due to the lower nickel content.
MR Direct: Our most popular models are of one-piece construction. This is a more advanced construction that ensures the sturdiest kitchen sink you will find. Competitor: Most sinks will be 2 or 3 piece construction. These sinks are less sturdy and will not last as long.
MR Direct: All of our sinks and faucets come backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty*. Competitor: Usually only offer a 5 year warranty on their products, and only 1 year warranty for products used in a commercial setting.
MR Direct: All of our products are cUPC Certified. This means they have met or surpassed all requirements specified by Unified Plumbing Code of the United States and Canada. Competitor: Almost all other companies are NOT cUPC certified.
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.
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