Does the beveled edge sit flush with the sink or is there a raised edge that might keep debris from rinsing right into the strainer?
457148
In my stainless steel sink, the strainer sits flush, due to a small indentation ring around the drain opening. The strainer nestles in there perfectly.
457149
Moses, It is flush. I have not had a problem with debris catching anywhere but in the strainer.
457150
I have no problem at all with anything getting around the edge of this strainer. I like it so much this is the second one I have bought and will probably order a third for camp.
1161147
My glass cutting board has the name Houzer right on it but the strainer/drain board does not. The strainer/plugs that goes down in the bottom of the sink basin does. Hope that helps. Peggy (IA)
1617542
It is impossible to answer this question because it was originally made with the large drain cutout, but they've since changed it to the small cutout. When I bought mine last spring (2013), it arrived with a large cutout, but came with the strainer for the small cutout. When I contacted Houzer, they told me that it was an error made because they're changing them all over to small cutouts. They were good and overnighted me the large strainer. If I had to guess, since this is about 5 months later, I'd guess you'll be getting a small cutout, but don't hold me to that!
14937
The middle is a solid concave "foot" that holds the strainer perfectly stable on any flat surface. It does not drain through the bottom, only the sides. I have used mine with spagetti, rotini, shells & penne and drains every drop of water completely. Amazing sturdy construction considering how light the collander is. I have no doubt that it will last many, many years. I run it through the dishwasher after each use and it comes out as bright and shiny as the day it arrived. Definitely a winner!
125336
Yes! There are drainage holes throughout the entire base of the strainer. The solid base piece is an open ring and does not impede drainage at all. It is a fabulous strainer. I have had both sizes for several years now and love them. Best strainers I have ever had, and they are very easy to clean.
1062078
There is a 1 1/8" raised border which goes all the way around the sink, but there is a protrusion from the bottom of the border which leaves a lip of 3/8" to sit on the counter. The installation instructions show that the hole should be cut to leave 1/4" for the lip. The flat part at the top, which contains the holes for the faucet, is 4" measured from the basins to the top edge of the sink.
1181723
The rack does drain pretty well if set up at the edge of the sink. As I have not experienced any pooling of water in the plastic base, you will still want to wash off / rinse off the base every once in a while.
648273
Yes. There is a slight gradient directing water to the drain. Good question I lived in an apartment with a sink that didn't have the gradient and it made clean up difficult. The gradient was one of my criteria in selecting the sink. I would like to bring your attention to the fact that the side walls of the sink slope in slightly so that the hole in your joinery face will need to taper slightly. I had a pre-cut joinery face, so I added a small scotia to cover the wedge.
53393
I have the exact same problem! I had 2 Blanco sinks installed and bought two waster strainers. On one sink, the water won't go down at all and yes, the strainer is completely open. On the other sink, the water goes down very, very slowly. I've tried switching the strainers to opposite sinks and still have the same problem. On the other hand, if I close the strainers, they don't hold water in the sink. It slowly leaks water until nothing is left.
518868
The tray is shallow and flat with grooves to drain. The problem is that the end farthest from the sink is not raised so, being flat, it does not drain well. I would think a raised sink would make it drain away from the sink and would accumulate the water in the tray until it overflows ... but which way?!?!?
14871
No it's rough around the edges. I wouldn't get this sink mine rusted after the first use so now I have to wipe it dry every time I use it.
2130971
If the top of the strainer doesn't stick up too far above the rim of the drain, there are round, floppy, rubber stoppers of about 5"-6" in diameter and about 1/8" thick that can be found at many dollar stores, etc., that one just plops down over the opening and the weight of the water pretty much holds it in place. In fact, that is what we old-timers used before they came up with the strainer/stoppers.
1188444
No, it certainly doesn't. The "bump" actually conceals the typical overflow holes that any normal sink would have. It's a beautiful sink, but do pay attention to the pedestal portion (2 of 2 parts) that can have a mold/casting problem. Not bacteria, just form. I sent my first one back, the second was more straight but 0.5 in taller...makes a difference for such a tall sink.
697191
The drain/strainer is NOT included. I bought a nice black strainer kit from Menards and it matched perfectly!
1518671
Mine is a double stainless and it fits to my liking. It does not extend to the outer area, it actually sits on the sink itself, just inside the rim...if that makes sense.
992275
The solid "collar" slopes slightly downward, which may fit your definition of beveled. At any rate, it creates a good seal on my drain and all food scraps are directed into the basket, which I assume is the result you are seeking.
648270
The drain is in the middle of the sink, so there is a slight gradation down, but not like a bathtub that will have everything drain. Water doesn't pool, but food particles do. I find that I have to regularly wipe the sink bottom to clear any bits of food that settle after rinsing dishes. I'm still happy with the sink as there is so much space ... but with more space, there is more wiping!