The Nantucket Sinks KSSH2318-12 is a 23" hand-hammered stainless steel undermount kitchen and laundry sink from the Brightwork collection, a full 12" deep. That depth turns a 27" base cabinet into a true utility basin for soaking, bucket filling and hand washing, while the polished hammered steel keeps it a focal point of the room.
The 21" x 16" bowl is a single open basin with a 3.5" center drain, and the spec sheet lists it as garbage disposal safe, so a disposer can go on the drain. It is designed to be undermounted, which Nantucket says allows a seamless transition from the counter surface to the sink, and it has no overflow and no faucet holes, so the faucet mounts on the countertop.
As part of the Brightwork collection, the shiny hammered interior has dips and peaks that catch the light like sparkling ripples on the sea on a sunny day. The sink is 16-gauge stainless steel, hammered by hand so individual variations exist; all dimensions are nominal and can vary by up to 1/4". A quick polish brings back its original luster. Overall the sink is 23" x 18".
Installing the KSSH2318 Sinks
Both depths are designed to be undermounted, for a seamless edge from countertop to bowl. Because every hand-made Brightwork basin is unique, Nantucket's guide provides no template: the installer traces the actual rim and, for an undermount, subtracts 1/8" from the outline (adding 1/4" where an overhang is wanted). Mounting hardware, template and silicone are not included, silicone should be kept off the bowl because it can damage the finish, and a small rim bend from shipping can be flattened with a rubber mallet over a towel. The spec sheet lists the sink as garbage disposal safe, so a disposer can go on the drain.
Brightwork is Nantucket's curated assortment of specialty metal sinks, inspired by the brightwork on sailboats; like sunlight sparkling on the ocean on a clear day, the brand says, these pieces bring brilliance to a bath, bar or kitchen. The collection works in hand-hammered stainless steel, brass and copper, in round, square, oval, rectangular and trough bath and bar sinks, plus kitchen sinks, a farmhouse apron and the Steppe two-tier sink, so a home can repeat one metal from the powder room to the kitchen.
Caring for Hammered Stainless Steel
Care for the KSSH2318-9 or KSSH2318-12 follows Nantucket's hammered stainless guide: clean regularly with a non-abrasive cloth and a mild, bleach-free soap such as original Dawn, towel dry after every use to prevent water spots, and never use steel wool. For a deeper clean the brand recommends Flitz Polish Paste or a liquid metal polish, followed by Flitz Faucet Wax Plus to protect the surface, and it asks owners to keep cleaners other than mild soap and water off the steel and to rinse away grooming products, wine, fruit acid and ketchup.
The KSSH2318-12 is the Nantucket Sinks 23" hammered stainless kitchen and laundry sink for soaking, bucket filling and hand washing, the deeper of the two KSSH2318 sinks.
Features
A Full 12" Deep
The KSSH2318-12's 12" deep bowl holds tall stockpots, buckets and laundry soaks, so splashing stays inside the sink in a kitchen or utility room.
Laundry and Utility Ready
Nantucket pitches the 12" version for a kitchen or laundry room: the 23" x 18" x 12" sink fits a 27" cabinet and weighs 25 lbs.
16-Gauge Hammered Stainless
The basin is hand hammered from 16-gauge stainless steel for a kitchen or laundry sink, and the hammered surface catches the light like ripples on the sea.
Garbage Disposal Safe
The spec sheet lists the sink as garbage disposal safe, and the 3.5" center drain takes a standard kitchen drain or disposer flange.
Seamless Undermount Edge
Designed to be undermounted, the sink gives a seamless transition from the counter to the bowl, so scraps and water wipe straight in.
A Polish Restores the Luster
Left untreated, the hammered stainless will naturally lose its shine; Nantucket notes a quick polish brings back its original luster.
Handmade, Nominal Dimensions
Each KSSH2318 is made by hand, so Nantucket lists its measurements as nominal and they can vary by up to 1/4". Measure the actual sink before the countertop is cut so the opening fits your piece exactly.
Specifications
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Model: KSSH2318-12
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Collection: Brightwork
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Material: 16-gauge stainless steel
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Finish: Polished, hand hammered
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Mount: Undermount
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Bowls: Single
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Shape: Rectangle
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Exterior Dimensions: 23" x 18" x 12"
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Interior Dimensions: 21" x 16"
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Bowl Depth: 12"
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Faucet Holes: None
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Overflow: No
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Drain Opening: 3.5"
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Drain Position: Center
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Drain Included: No, sold separately
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Minimum Cabinet: 27"
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Weight: 25 lbs
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Country of Origin: India
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Warranty: Limited lifetime (residential)
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California Prop 65: Warning: contains Nickel Compounds, chemicals listed under California Proposition 65. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
What's Included
Sold separately: NS35L stainless basket strainer or NS35LCC flip-top crumb cup drain.
Installation & Care
Installation
This handmade sink is designed to be undermounted. Nantucket recommends professional installation. Because every hand-made basin is unique, no template is provided: the installer traces the actual rim, and for an undermount the guide subtracts 1/8" from the traced outline (adding 1/4" where an overhang is wanted). Mounting hardware, template and silicone are not included, and silicone should be kept off the bowl, where it can damage the finish. A small rim bend from shipping can be flattened with a rubber mallet over a towel. It fits a 27" minimum base cabinet. There are no faucet holes, so the faucet mounts on the countertop or the wall. The 3.5" center drain opening takes a standard 3.5" drain or a disposer (NS35L or NS35LCC drains), sold separately; there is no overflow. The Brightwork installation guide is in Resources.
Care
Clean regularly with a non-abrasive cloth and a mild, bleach-free soap such as original Dawn, and towel dry after every use to prevent water spots. Never use steel wool. For a deeper clean, Nantucket recommends Flitz Polish Paste or a liquid metal polish, then Flitz Faucet Wax Plus to protect the surface. Keep cleaners other than mild soap and water off the steel, and rinse away face cleansers, toothpaste, grooming products, wine, fruit acid and ketchup, which alter the finish.
Resources
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
Nantucket Sinks ships this item by UPS or FedEx from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, usually within 1 to 2 business days of your order. Shipping is free within the lower 48 states on orders of $101 or more (orders under $101 ship for a flat $15); for Alaska or Hawaii, contact us before you order. You'll get tracking by email as soon as it ships.
Inspect the packaging and the product before you sign. Note any damage or shortage on the delivery receipt, then email photos to support@mycleansupplies.com within 48 hours of delivery so the freight claim can be filed. Damage reported after 48 hours can't be claimed.
Unused Nantucket Sinks products in their original packaging can be returned within 21 days of delivery. Ask us for a return authorization before you ship. Returns carry Nantucket Sinks' 25% restocking fee, you pay the return shipping, and the return travels at your risk, so pack it as it arrived. Payment processing fees are not refunded. Installed, used or damaged products, and discontinued models, can't be returned.
Nantucket Sinks backs its stainless steel sinks with a limited lifetime warranty: it replaces, at its option, any sink found to have a material defect, for a lifetime of residential use. Faucets and component parts are not covered, and an undermount sink must be installed in a solid surface countertop. The warranty covers residential installations for the original purchaser; installation, labor and transportation costs, and damage from installation, improper cleaning, misuse or neglect, are not covered.
Warranty claims. Email Nantucket Sinks at info@nantucketsinksusa.com with the date and place of purchase and installation, the model number, a description of the defect and photos of it. Nantucket Sinks may inspect the product and the installation before it decides on a replacement or adjustment. Contact us with your order number if you would like help with the claim.
About Nantucket Sinks
Nantucket Sinks is a boutique sink maker based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, that has designed kitchen and bath sinks for more than two decades. Its range of over 500 products brings together fireclay, stainless steel, granite composite, vitreous china, cast iron and hand-hammered metals sourced from skilled makers in Italy, China and beyond, styled with the charm of the New England coast.
Brightwork is Nantucket Sinks' collection of specialty metal sinks, named for the polished metal trim on a sailboat. Most pieces are hand hammered by artisans, so the dimpled surface catches the light and no two are exactly alike. In stainless steel the collection covers round, oval, square and trough-style bath and bar sinks plus kitchen bowls, prep stations and a farmhouse apron; in copper it adds a hammered prep station and the Steppe two-tier sink designed with Studio Dearborn.
