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Gemstone has introduced a new vanity bowl, #1714-VIO to its line of 34 sinks and bowls. This is the company's first and only vanity bowl with an integral overflow. The bowl is NAHB Certified, dual listed UL /CSA and is available in more than 50 designer colors. The company's solid surface products are available through a nationwide network of distributors to fabricators and kitchen and bath dealers.

Apollo Sinks come in 17 styles and can be hard-seamed to laminate, undermounted to solid surface or soft-seamed to granite. The sinks are 100 percent cast acrylic poured between two sheets of glass then vacuumed formed. The sinks are 5-mm thick, and reportedly do not encounter thermo-shock problems when pouring boiling hot water into the sink.
The bowls feature a large working area, reinforced drain area, sand blasted finish, relatively flat mounting surface cut with a CNC and a hand laid fiberglass backer.

MTI Whirlpools offers its Boutique Collection of solid surface products, including an assortment of sinks. An MTI Boutique Collection sink is characterized by design and quality. Designed to mirror the lines and design of many MTI bathtubs, as well as integrate with a wide array of décor styles, the sink collection is the finishing touch to the high-end bath. All 14 styles are available in colors of crisp White or warm Biscuit.

DuPont offers sinks from the Corian Vaso Collection. The two sleek, angular sinks, Angolo and Metro, fuse contemporary style with European elegance and are available in four hues. The collection is available in two sizes to fit both small and large areas. The smaller square, Metro, is 15-3/4 in. square, and the larger rectangular sink, Angolo, is 27-1/2 by 15-3/2 in. wide. The 8-in. deep sinks can be joined beneath countertops made with Corian, creating a seamless surface appearance. Non-porous and stain- and moisture-resistant, sinks in Corian® are simple to clean.

Diamond Surfaces sinks are made of solid surface with no fiber reinforcement on the under side of the sink. This reportedly provides more depth to accommodate integrated solid surface installations. Sinks are stocked in White, Champagne and Black with other colors available. An equal double, mixed double and vanity are offered in an under mounting sink style. Top mounting sinks are offered in the equal double and mixed double sink styles. All under mounting sinks can be installed as integrated sinks. The undermounting equal double sink has been designed for simple installation into a 1.25-in. (3-cm) solid surface top while still usable with a 0.5-in. thick solid surface top.

IPT Sink Company offers a line of 16 gauge and luxury European inspired sinks. The sinks are crafted of premium 16 Gauge Stainless Steel and meet the company's standards for quality. The company can fill orders with 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20 or reverse models. Apron Front Farm Sinks in both Stainless Steel and Copper, and the distinctly European Zero Radius model sinks are all available.

Kohler Co. features the Indio single basin kitchen sink, a modern design twist constructed of KOHLER Cast Iron. The exposed faucet deck demonstrates modern design and functionality, provides a focal point, improves everyday tasks and eases installation. The faucet deck eliminates the need for extra holes drilled into the counter surface. The sink comes equipped with two accessories. A cutting board spans the width of the sink and rests on the small ledges, providing a stable surface for food preparation. Also included is a bottom basin rack for heavy duty tasks such as washing dishes or drying pots and pans. The nine-inch basin depth and 33-by-21-inch sink provides ample space for kitchen tasks.

Oasis sinks are available from Chemcore Industries Inc. and are available in threes styles: an equal bowl 50/50, a large single bowl and in a unique 75/25 design. All models fit the same cutout/template and can be either undermounted or topmounted. Since all models can be turned around the three available models can be mounted eight different ways. Oasis sinks feature double thick spray-on sound deadener and extra thick rubber sound deadening pads on all flat surfaces on the backside of the sinks.

Revere features the RCFU3120 double bowl, undermount sink model with a 10-in. depth in one bowl, and consumers' choice of 8-in. depth in the other. The deeper bowl can be positioned on the right or left based on customer preference. Both bowls offer a standard 3.5-in. center drain opening. Manufactured with 18-gauge nickel-bearing stainless steel, the sink is stain-resistant and reportedly offers complete sound and condensation protection with rubberized sound deadening pads applied to the sinks.

Galaxy Tool Supply Inc. carries the Ticor SS508 Stainless Steel Zero Radius Undermount Sink. The sink features one-of-a-kind mirrored bevel rims, stainless steel strainer, solid wood cutting board, stainless steel hanging drying rack and protective bottom rack. The sink is made from 16 gauge-304 stainless steel material, 18/10 chromium-nickel content, and is hand-welded and handcrafted.

Artisan Manufacturing's premium undermount sinks feature a 16 gauge, 304 commercial grade stainless steel. The sink collection is designed to be durable, practical and stylish, reportedly complementing the latest trends in kitchen design. The sinks offer resistance to both stains and corrosion. The company offers 13 styles and 22 sizes with depths up to 10-1/8-in. and widths to meet many design and functional requirements, including single, double and extra deep bowls, offset sinks and bar sinks. The proprietary V-Therm Shield provides sound deadening results, reducing noise and vibration, and offering thermal retention qualities, reports the company.

Sta-Care Inc., manufacturer of Vision and Evolution solid surface bath systems now offers new antimicrobial properties: SurfaceGUARD, featuring Polygiene. Polygiene is an active antimicrobial that is incorporated in the resin used to create solid surface products with SurfaceGUARD. It is standard in Evolution health care solid surface products including sinks. Protection lasts for the life of the product and requires no special care or maintenance to sustain its effectiveness, reports the company.