Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Mar 02, 2012 11:57 am Keen to hear your views/experiences as am deciding between the Kubus KBX 110-70 and Planar8 PEX 110-72. Thanks in advance Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 2Mar 02, 2012 2:55 pm I have the Kubus 110 34 - not quite as large as the one you are after. The Kubus sink bottom is flat - slightly tapering to the outlet, whereas I see the Planar has four surfaces that 'fall' to the outlet. In a large sink I suggest this would drain better, not that the flat surface of the Kubus doesn't, but you can see occasional tea leaves in there that haven't flushed out. Franke sinks are top sinks and provide an excellent under mount finish but if I had my druthers I think I would now go for a flush mount sink where the edge of your bench surface at the sink would be in no danger of chipping. I have seen some discussions elsewhere in these threads where some have complained about chipped sink edges. Hasn't yet occurred to us but you think about it. Hope this helps barkly Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 3Mar 02, 2012 3:16 pm Thanks for your reply barkly. As a matter of interest, have you found that any difference with features on the kubus such as the 'hygienic integrated waste' and 'bowl insulation'? Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 4Mar 02, 2012 8:44 pm Sorry, I am not familiar with 'hygienic integrated waste' in respect of our model Franke sink - others may know of it and comment - some additional feature other than the sink outlet I presume. There is spray on insulation around all external surfaces of the sink plus an extra glued on sheet of some form of insulation on the base of the sink. Is effective in noise deadening. Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 5Mar 03, 2012 4:31 am We have the Peak series undermounted with Antique brown granite benchtop. Looks fabulous! Very modern and stylish. Peak more expensive than Planar but if if you go for the single bowl version not too much from memory. Plus the Peak series comes with a cool integrated knob controlled drain stopper (included in box). Peak bowl also insulated (has coating on the underside of the bowl) Still being installed so can't comment on use. Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 6Mar 06, 2012 2:14 pm HB_ We have the Peak series undermounted with Antique brown granite benchtop. Looks fabulous! Very modern and stylish. Peak more expensive than Planar but if if you go for the single bowl version not too much from memory. Plus the Peak series comes with a cool integrated knob controlled drain stopper (included in box). Peak bowl also insulated (has coating on the underside of the bowl) Still being installed so can't comment on use. The Peak is really gorgeous sink! Did you go for the single bowl option too? Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 7Mar 06, 2012 2:15 pm barkly Sorry, I am not familiar with 'hygienic integrated waste' in respect of our model Franke sink - others may know of it and comment - some additional feature other than the sink outlet I presume. There is spray on insulation around all external surfaces of the sink plus an extra glued on sheet of some form of insulation on the base of the sink. Is effective in noise deadening. Effective noise deadening sounds good ... especially since my kitchen is open and next to the living area. Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 8Mar 08, 2012 6:00 am Pink Tulips The Peak is really gorgeous sink! Did you go for the single bowl option too? Yes, got the same bowl size as you are looking at PKX 110-70 http://www.franke.com/kitchensystems/au ... etail.html Rationale is that most of our dishes are washed in the dishwasher so a dual bowl is not so necessary. The large size will be great for the pots and pans. Also less likely to chip the sides of the stone as common in small undermount sinks. We do however have a second smaller sink in the island bench. The Peak bowl is not as deep as the Planar8 - 180mm vs 200 mm (plus the thickness of your bench as it is undermount). From memory the Planar is not insulated (coated under the basin) but the Peak is. On RRP, just checked and it is $470 more though. Whats the difference between Planar8 and Planar? The double bowl Peak was astronomically expensive. Re: Anyone with Franke Undermount Sinks? 9Mar 08, 2012 2:29 pm HB_ Pink Tulips The Peak is really gorgeous sink! Did you go for the single bowl option too? Yes, got the same bowl size as you are looking at PKX 110-70 http://www.franke.com/kitchensystems/au ... etail.html Rationale is that most of our dishes are washed in the dishwasher so a dual bowl is not so necessary. The large size will be great for the pots and pans. Also less likely to chip the sides of the stone as common in small undermount sinks. We do however have a second smaller sink in the island bench. The Peak bowl is not as deep as the Planar8 - 180mm vs 200 mm (plus the thickness of your bench as it is undermount). From memory the Planar is not insulated (coated under the basin) but the Peak is. On RRP, just checked and it is $470 more though. Whats the difference between Planar8 and Planar? The double bowl Peak was astronomically expensive. We got down to the planar8 ($1029) and kubus large bowl ($1099) as that was pretty much the max we wanted to spend! As for the double bowl vs single bowl conundrum, your rational is exactly what we thought ie large size makes it easier for oven trays/large pots/pans & less likely to chip... but then "everyone" has been talking us out of it with advice such as a 2 bowl option is better if we were to wash hands etc.... Have had stone benches with undermount sink (kitchen) and drop-in (laundry) and top-mounted basin (bathrooms) for coming up 13 years and not one chip/scratch of any kind.… 2 9676 Hi, We're building a double-storey in Perth and I'm undecided with the kitchen sink situation. I'm set on having the main sink with dishwasher in the scullery - and… 0 20930 Wish you all the best. Once you signed the contract, they will find millions excuses to charge you. And have seen their sites unfinished for a long time. 4 24828 |