No "Perfect" Sink Strainer/Stopper?
594048
I had high hopes for this one. Alas, after a few times of the stopper working, it started slowly leaking out when I'd run water for dish washing or other purposes. Frustrating to say the least, and it wastes soap.

I finally put this one aside and went with two separate things: A strainer and a separate stopper. These implements work flawlessly.

Got both on Amazon.

The strainer I use is "RSVP Endurance Sink Strainer - Large-2-1/2 to 3-1/4".

When I want keep water in the sink for whatever, I remove the basket strainer and put in the stopper ("InSinkErator STP-SS Sink Stopper, Stainless Steel").

Both the sink strainer and the stopper were very reasonably priced and work much better than any strainer/stopper combination implement.
429386
Sadly the plugs don't plug water. And the strainers don't fit any disposal I know of. Way too small.
2560542
I am overall pleased with this item.  It looks classy in my simple kitchen.  4 stars because of what I see as a design flaw.  On one end, you place the silverware/ small utensil drying rack.  On the other end you place the cup/ mug drying rack.  Only one of these ends will drain/ drip into the sink area.  The other end, with the mug drying rack, as I have put it together, drips down onto the kitchen counter.  Whoops.  I have to make sure mugs are done dripping before I put them onto the rack.  Kind of defeats the purpose, but you don't want water dripping down onto your kitchen counter.  You could switch and put the mug drying rack on the sink end, but then you have the same problem with the utensil drying rack dripping onto the counter.  Hope this makes sense.
1143355
The sink fabrication was as expected for the price.  The sink on pedestal legs are just marginally wobbly, but mounting to wall will eliminate most movement.  What I was disappointed with was the sink drain/strainer assembly.  The threads of the drain were extremely shallow cut making connection of bottom nut difficult if not bordering on impossible.  Shallow cut is actually an understatement as they were barely visible.  With the nylon insert into drain piping threading connection just was not going to happen.  Made a trip to Home Depot and for $13/ea procured 2 ea drain/strainer assy's with amble threads.  For this reason, I'd be on the fence and pressed to give it any more than a "it's ok" rating.
4958464
Our previous sink strainers would close up the sink while we were doing dishes which meant reaching into the murky depths to constantly put them at a tilt (which would make the whole straining thing less effective). These strain the sink and still let the water drain. Being able to pop them out to clean is also really handy.
3696477
They seem sturdy but are too small for out sink drain, so they move around and do not cover completely. They are smaller than a standard sink strainer
167912
I find the screw down sink strainer assembly does a far superior job at holding water in the sink and in draining it when you want it drained.  I have never liked the more common kind because it is too easy for it to be moved out of position for draining water.
161849
This is one of those annoying things that can be so hard to replace.  When i moved into my apartmentm the sink had strainers that worked just fine- until several years later, when the little round rubber gaskets in the stopper started to wear out. We went through at least 3 sets of replacement strainers from Target, the hardware store, etc.  Either they wouldn't act as stoppers and all the water would rain from the sink, or else they held water but the strainer wouldn't stay popped open for draining. Doing dishes is unpleasant work to start, and having to fight the sink each time made it even worse!  After some research, I decided to give these a go.  This strainer/stopper does both, effectively, and since the black rubber part is solid, no gasket, I expect them to last longer as well! We've got a double-sided old school standard porcelain kitchen sink, no disposal, so YMMV, but for us this was just the thing.
268098
This is the second bar/prep sink I purchased.  First one was a Kolher  prep sink for my kitchen island and this Houzer bar sink is for my bar. Both sinks have the same size dimensions.  The Kolher has a regular size drain hole that accepts a standard size stainless steel drain basket. The Houzer has a very small drain.  The stainless steel basket that fits the drain hole is tiny so it can fit it.  I do not like the small size because it looks inadequate and odd.

Pros:  The Houzer stainless steel sink is a good quality product and is easy to mount.
Cons:  The drain hole is ridiculously small and the drain basket looks like it is scaled for a doll house.

I do not recommend purchasing any bar/prep sink that does not have a standard size drain hole.
There are manufactures out there that offer quality sinks with regular size drain holes.
I would return this sink if it were not that the contractor has already mounted it and the shipping box has been recycled.
3902172
FINALLY a kitchen drain cover that stays in place, fits well, and does NOT accidentally suction shut and block both the draining of water and the debris!  As ridiculous as it sounds....I've bought soooo many replacement drain covers for my kitchen sink and they're always either ill-fitting and float up....or they don't collect the debris....or they're the silly kind with the stopper that is always stuck on plug-the-drain-completely.  I was concerned if these would fit properly because I absolutely HATE debris in the sink for even a moment and must empty mine 30 times per day.  The rubber stopper kind always manage to plug up and then I have to pull it out and pick gross food out of the actual drain, anyway.

So far, so good on these.  No cracks, crevices, or stoppers and no cheap plastic.  The are shiny and attractive with a convenient pull-loop so that you don't have to stick your fingers under the edges to pull it out and tap the junk out of the strainer/cover.  The holes are just large enough to allow water to drain quickly without allowing food and debris to go through, as well.  They fit perfectly and are so much more hygienic than the stoppers kinds because those are impossible to bleach and clean thoroughly and are always gross on the bottom no matter what you do.  These are a simple, easy design and I can just spritz the drain with bleach after use....leave it sit awhile....rinse it down and give the strainer a quick wipe and feel like it's actually clean.  I don't know how long these will stay shiny, but I think they look a lot nicer than the standard types and with the easier cleaning design will likely look nice and function well for longer than average.  This was a great buy and I love never unplugging the stupid rubber stopper again!!  Note:  I posted several photos with this review, but they disappeared for some reason...a glitch perhaps?  I can supply new photos if someone needs them.  I hope you found this review to provide useful information and am happy to answer any questions you may have.  Thanks for reading and happy shopping!
2743785
I have what I believe is a fairly typical side by side kitchen sink.  This product does not prevent all water from draining, so you can't use it to soak dishes.  It also is too snug to act as a strainer with decent water flow.  I'm not sure if it is a size issue or if this product is intended for a different purpose.
4502477
Bottom is too flat so doesn't drain that hot w/food sticking to bottom.  Sponge holder doesn't stay up well.  Most importantly - I used a pad (yellow on one side & green scrubber on other) and used the green Scotchbrite scrubber (used just dish soap) to get off some stuck on food and the sink is scratched up to hell.  Not sure how to get all the zillions of small lines out.  Googling -- I will try simple green stainless cleaner & a Norton scuff pad and see if that will fix it.  And it has various dark spots - not sure from what.  The sink is only about a week old now in use.  I'd send it back but the granite has already been cut to that dimension and sink installed - so I'm screwed.  I should have purchased a Kraus which I have at my cabin and does not do this (it drains well, doesn't scratch & no water marks) and it seems to be more solid and sound proof than this sink.
1529079
Well built and cute, but the metal edging is slightly elevated.  In our sink it does not allow all of the water to drain down the sink which increases the "ick" factor after a few days.  I have never had this problem with any other strainer.
1187008
I would love to purchase just the basket strainer/stopper.  I have no need for the whole drain.  But I can't find that option.  I need a second strainer/stopper but hesitate to order this again because I don't want another tailpiece.
145445
The stopper did not match the finish of the faucet. I understand It's was a cheap faucet, but I don't understand why the finishes doesn't match. Luckily I was replacing a rubbed bronze faucet so I didn't need to go out and buy a new drain. I just reused the one that was previously installed, but why put it in the box if it doesn't match.
3885111
These look and work better than the sink drain basket that we always placed at an angle because it continually fell into stopper position.  My only complaint with this strainer is that the outer rim sits a little higher and some small food pieces tend to get caught around its edge, then fall into the drain when I pick up the strainer to empty it. This is only a minor annoyance - overall, I'm pleased with them.
4657855
The good news is that, unlike some other reviewers, I found it very easy and quick to replace a worn-out Badger 5 with this unit, taking off the ISE 3-bolt ring and using the Waste King EZ mount system.  About 40 minutes start to finish.  The BAD NEWS is that the stopper is hard plastic with imperfections on its lower surface, and so there is no way to keep the water in the sink from draining.  The sink ring is not the standard ISE size, so there are no aftermarket stoppers except for one from Waste King for over $20.  So this is going back to Amazon, despite the hassle of mounting/unmounting it, cause who needs a kitchen sink that you cannot keep water in?  Really, another 5 cents and they could have provided a stopper that works!