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Who makes stainless steel drainboard kitchen sinks?

Kate - March 19, 2013, Updated: June 24, 2021

Where to buy a stainless steel drainboard sink? If you love the functionality of the classic farmhouse drainboard sink — but don’t necessarily want vintage or reproduction porcelain — perhaps a drop-in stainless steel drainboard sink is just the ticket. Doing the research so you don’t have to, I’ve come up with eight places where you can find drop-in stainless steel drainboard sinks today — in a range of sizes, styles and prices sure to fit any kitchen and budget. 

10 drop in drainboard stainless steel sinks from elkay
10 drop in sinks from Elkay

Note: We are not experts on manufacturing and materials specifications issues, so we did not try to try to assess these sinks for gauges / construction / durability. There could well be differences model-to-model, so if you are in the market, this is something you should/could research further. We do tend to believe that if your stainless steel drainboard sink is of good quality, it will last virtually forever. Regarding scratches and the like, we do not get in a tizzy when it comes to hard working surfaces like this. We quite like patina, actually.

1. Elkay:

Elkay stainless steel drainboard sink10-drop-in-drainboard-sinks-from-Elkay

We already know that Elkay makes stainless steel drainboard sinks — perfect for a mid century kitchen remodel — but they also make several drop in drainboard sinks — 10 different configurations by my count. These sinks are pricey, so make sure to save your pennies if you fall in love with one.

2. Ikea:

Ikea-Boholmen-stainless-drop-in-drainboard-sinkIkea usually has a metal drainboard sink in its lineup – is as affordable as it is reversible — since there are no faucet holes, faucets must be placed in counter top or backsplash.

3. Just Sinks:

stainless steel kitchen drainboard sink Here is another alternative, a dual-drainboard kitchen sink from Just Sinks. There are other designs as well — look at their commercial lineup.

4. Haven Luxury Metals — custom designs

5. Create Good Sinks has a buncha.

6. Vintage Tub & Bath has a single-bowl and double-bowl undermount drainboard sink.

7. Watermark Fixtures has three different designs.

8. Buy vintage:

vintage stainless steel drainboard sink spotted at a restore habitat for humanity
Pam spotted this vintage sink at her local Re-Store in 2013 — it was $40.

We guesstimate that this style of sink has been around for decades — especially from Elkay. So if you want to save big bucks, keep your eyes peeled at the Restore Habitat for Humanity and maybe craigslist — you might find one at a small fraction of the retail price today. The photo above is Pam’s. She said that this sink seemed “pretty honkin’ heavy duty.” She could not easily see a label. It was priced at just $40. If you have a ReStore, and you have the time to stalk it, you can find amazing bargains.

Want a complete stainless steel counter top? See our story — 5 ways to do stainless steel counter tops.

And, we have a mega round up page — All about Farmhouse drainboard sinks.

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  1. June Cahill says

    August 9, 2017 at 1:22 pm

    When re-retro-modeling our kitchen, I just happened to find the American Standard (large, deep bowl, small bowl and drainboard) – on sale yet…….under $200. It was one of the very last items I needed – and couldn’t believe my luck as our ‘kitchen budget’ had just about been completed. We love it – the smaller middle section is perfect for stacking plates or a fry pan after they’ve been rinsed. And it looks pretty darn great in our 1963 ranch. I was shocked to see it was $1K!

  2. Kevin says

    November 9, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    ikea sells a cutout tool, $13, to make your own faucet hole in the stainless sink

  3. Rebecca prichard says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:54 am

    The cool American Standard one is discontinued now. 🙁

    • June Cahill says

      August 9, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      I found ours about 14 years ago – right place at right time…..too bad it’s been discontinued as it’s been a super addition to our retro-remodeled kitchen!

  4. Rebecca prichard says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:47 am

    FYI:
    I have the IKEA Boholmen and you get what you pay for. It’s all scratched and looks kind of shitty all the time. I have to wipe the water off of it EVERY time or it looks bad.

    Am I the only one who thinks the Elkay are so HUGE? The smallest is enormous for my kitchen and I don’t think I have a small house. I really want a sink with drainboard that fits where the IKEA one is.
    35 1/2 x 19 1/2 I am willing to spend a smaller fortune to have a good one that lasts forever. Can anyone help?

    Thank you!

    • pam kueber says

      March 1, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      try… Blanco

      They may have one

      • Rebecca prichard says

        March 1, 2015 at 5:58 pm

        Oh my lord. Swoon. Blanco has some SEXY sinks! But I am not finding drainboards. I don’t think I can live without one. They are so practical to me.

    • pam kueber says

      March 1, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      Is 43″ too much? http://www.faucetdirect.com/elkay-ilgr4322r-gourmet-lustertone-stainless-steel-43-x-22-single-basin-top-mount-kitchen-sink-with-right-drain-board/p413326?intcmp=recs~item_page.rr1~MultiItemViewCP~Elkay~elkayilgr4322r

      • Rebecca prichard says

        March 1, 2015 at 5:52 pm

        Yes, thank you, but it’s WAY too big. I had the cupboards made around that crappy IKEA one. Anything bigger than 36″ cuts into my gorgeous drawers.

        (We also want to replace the IKEA / Whirlpool fridge, speaking of IKEA.)

        • pam kueber says

          March 1, 2015 at 5:55 pm

          But the sink isn’t 36″ ….

          • Rebecca prichard says

            March 1, 2015 at 6:03 pm

            MY Boholmen is 35 1/2 x 19 1/2 .

            • Rebecca prichard says

              March 1, 2015 at 6:05 pm

              http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89847463/

              • pam kueber says

                March 1, 2015 at 6:08 pm

                I am not an expert on the installation, but I don’t understand why something like this cannot go in your space. The drainboard sits on top of the substrate, doesn’t it? If so, it should not impede your drawers from functioning…

                • pam kueber says

                  March 1, 2015 at 6:09 pm

                  You could also see if you could find someone to make you one. I recall a reader doing that (use search)

                  • lynda says

                    March 8, 2016 at 6:28 pm

                    Old thread, I know. For some reason the entire hole is cut out for sink and drainboard. My drainboard goes over the dishwasher. Maybe it would not sit flat if it was not cut out? In fact the Elkay site tells you you need a sink cabinet as large as the cut out. I know that is not true. You need a sink cabinet to be big enough for the bowl(s} to fit.

                    • pam kueber says

                      March 8, 2016 at 9:45 pm

                      me no understand

                • pam kueber says

                  March 1, 2015 at 6:11 pm

                  Here’s the other drainboard style from Elkay http://www.elkay.com/sinks/top-mount/ilgr4322l

                  you need to search around for best pricing though

                  Ummmm, I saw one in my Re-Store two weeks ago – $40! Clearly used – but in great condition – I don’t think these things ever wear out!

                  • Rebecca prichard says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:16 pm

                    Your Restore is way better than mine. Mine has all super sad depressing 1980’s stuff.

                  • Rebecca prichard says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:28 pm

                    43″ is way too big for the space, it looks weird.

                • Rebecca prichard says

                  March 1, 2015 at 6:12 pm

                  OMG, I am an idiot! That is true! 😉 And my idiocy is here on the internet for everyone to read! I will lose some of my “coffee station.” I have to think about it.

                  Make a sink?!?!

                  • pam kueber says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:15 pm

                    haha

                    • pam kueber says

                      March 1, 2015 at 6:21 pm

                      i found this, but it’s an undermount – http://products.whitehauscollection.com/whitehauscollection/products/whncm4019-drop-in/

                  • pam kueber says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:23 pm

                    dangit — 33″ — http://www.ebay.com/itm/Franke-USA-FDBS703BX-Single-Bowl-Kitchen-Sink-w-Drain-Board-Stainless-Steel-/310909927287

                    • pam kueber says

                      March 1, 2015 at 6:28 pm

                      dangit, 38″, never used, but pointing the wrong direction for you! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Franke-Stainless-Steel-Kitchen-Sink-with-4-accessories-/111608631362?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fc649042

                    • pam kueber says

                      March 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm

                      I found these as well, not my favorite, but i’m capturing them for this thread https://www.plumbingsupply.com/ada-sinks-with-drainboards.html

                    • Rebecca prichard says

                      March 1, 2015 at 6:31 pm

                      It’s very cool, the Franke one, but I can’t see how a $100 one would be any better than IKEA.

                  • pam kueber says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:32 pm

                    here ya go, folks like this do custom work, i bet you could find someone in your metro area http://www.specialtystainless.com/residential/finishes_4.php

                  • pam kueber says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:37 pm

                    38-5/8″ http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Oliveri-221-1-Stainless-Steel-Sink-Single-Basin-with-Drainboard-Right-Topmount-One-Tapping/8745/Cat/588

                  • pam kueber says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:39 pm

                    This was fun, here are the Oliveri’s http://www.oliveri.com.au/us/drainboard.cfm

                  • pam kueber says

                    March 1, 2015 at 6:40 pm

                    and for sale here! https://www.google.com/search?q=oliveri+sink+drainboard&rlz=1C1CHKZ_enUS437US437&espvd=2&biw=2133&bih=1061&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=_aLzVKiZI5SiyASFlYLACg&ved=0CB0Qsxg

                    • rebecca prichard says

                      March 2, 2015 at 9:13 am

                      Wow, thanks!

                      Looking into custom, too.

                    • Jen says

                      November 15, 2015 at 12:21 am

                      I know this is an old post, but just wondered, Pam, what you think of the Oliveri sinks. We’ve been thinking about them, as our vintage St. Charles sink base is 40″ and the Oliveri would fit perfectly. But I wonder if they look “vintage enough” especially the 220-0 seen here: http://www.oliverisinks.com/us/brisbane-canberra.cfm

                      I like that one because it has a large, single bowl. Big enough for my larger pans. But I worry that the look won’t be right…

                    • pam kueber says

                      November 15, 2015 at 4:06 pm

                      Sure, yes, with that drainboard, they sure do look vintage!

                • Tsu Dho Nimh says

                  March 9, 2015 at 10:14 pm

                  No, the Boholmen drain board has a cut out under it. It fits nicely OVER our dishwasher

                  • Jen says

                    November 16, 2015 at 8:36 am

                    Thanks! Now DH wants to do one long (7 ft?) stainless steel countertop with integrated drainboard sink… He’d have stuck with the Oliveri if I hadn’t equivocated 🙂

  5. Laura T says

    March 21, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Just put the Elkay double sink, double drainboard in my delightful new kitchen, with mid-century feel. Love it!

  6. Bunni says

    March 19, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Blanco Canada (CDN) has two discontinued 18/10 sinks with either left or right drainboard. Marked down from $685 to $230.

    http://shop.blancocanada.com/BLANCO-MEDIAN-XL-6S-Left-Hand-Drainboard.html

    • pam kueber says

      March 20, 2013 at 1:53 am

      Thanks for the tip!

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