The Verdict
The Kraus 32 inch undermount workstation sink is a high-performance kitchen upgrade that transforms your sink into a multifunctional prep station using an integrated ledge. Its durable 16-gauge steel construction and included accessory kit make it a practical, long-term solution for busy home chefs who want to maximize counter space.
Why We Love It (Key Features)
- Integrated Workstation Ledge: By allowing accessories like the bamboo cutting board and roll-up rack to slide directly over the sink, you can prep meals and dry dishes without cluttering your actual countertops.
- High-Performance TRU16-Gauge Steel: This sink is crafted from heavy-duty stainless steel, providing exceptional resistance to dents, corrosion, and the everyday wear and tear of a busy kitchen.
- Seamless Undermount Installation: Because the sink is mounted beneath the counter, there is no exposed lip to catch crumbs or debris, which significantly simplifies your cleanup routine.
- NoiseDefend Technology: Built-in sound dampening pads work to reduce the noise typical of stainless steel sinks, helping to maintain a quieter atmosphere in your home.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Includes a complete kit: cutting board, roll-up rack, protective grid, and drain assembly.
- Sloped bottom and channel grooves ensure efficient draining to prevent pooling water.
- The satin finish resists corrosion and is designed for easy maintenance.
- Deep 10-inch bowl provides ample room for large cookware and stacks of dishes.
Cons:
- Requires a minimum cabinet size of 36 inches, which may not fit in smaller kitchen layouts.
- The undermount installation requires professional-grade cutting and sealing to match your specific countertop material.
Who Should Buy This?
This workstation sink is ideal for homeowners, home chefs, and families who prioritize efficiency and organization in the kitchen. If you find yourself frequently limited by counter space during food preparation or want a sleek, modern aesthetic that makes cleanup effortless, this 32 inch undermount workstation sink offers the durability and utility needed to upgrade your kitchen workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the specific bowl and exterior dimensions?
The outer sink dimensions are 32" L x 19" W x 10 1/2" D, while the inner bowl dimensions measure 30" L x 16" W x 10" D. Please ensure you have at least a 36-inch cabinet to accommodate this unit.
Does the sink come with accessories to protect the bottom?
Yes, the kit includes a protective stainless steel bottom grid with soft bumpers. This grid helps prevent scratches and dents while also promoting better drainage by keeping dishes elevated off the surface of the sink.
Is this 32 inch undermount workstation sink difficult to keep clean?
Not at all. The unit features a smooth, wear-resistant satin finish that resists stains and corrosion. Additionally, the gently rounded corners and sloped bottom with channel grooves help prevent debris and water build-up, making regular maintenance very straightforward.
4.0 out of 5 stars After a year of use. This sink is beautiful.The stainless steel is thick and stands up to everyday use.The cutting board is bamboo and very useful.The deep single bowl design means cleaning large pans pots is easier. My wife doesn’t like it, but I ‘won’ out with ‘the person doing the cleaning…’I still like the fact that I can fit pans in the sink while I clean them.Tips:Keep the sink clean and don’t let water stand in it for prolonged time if you have hard water.Clean with vinegar to remove any calcium or lime built up from the corners.Use stainless steel cleaner and polish for that just installed look. Even after a year.Cutting board:It is well made, bamboo and very used in my kitchen.Treat with a food grade wood wax and your good to go. Reapply the wax every month or so based on your usage and preferences.I use a bees wax for all my cutting boards.Cons:The sink has a curve in the corners that make cleaning easier however not all transitions were considered for that. The result is cleaning required a brush to get into the 90° corners, I use a modified firm toothbrush for this.The cutting board has a fluid channel that runs the perimeter and a drain to allow liquid to disperse from the board. Make sure that the channel and drain are waxed as well. Doing so will seal the exposed end grain that will wick fluid and cause headaches later if not addressed.Scratches in the sink are not eliminated but reduced greatly by the basin bottom rack.It is stainless steel and very sturdy.It functions well and provides adequate protection for the bottom of the sink.Con: it needs cleaning after each use. Doing so will prevent oder from trapped food or just clinging food. A quick brush with a cleansing brush and you will fine. Once a month fill the sink to just over the top of the rack and toss in a cup of vinegar.Let that sit for an hour and then your back to that new rack luster.Over all the Kraus line is fantastic.This is our second Kraus sink.Our first was bought to sell our old house, this one for our new home with a complete rework of the kitchen.Installation :I installed our first Kraus sink in our old house.The process was a replacementfor an undermount.The old sink was very stubborn and took some convincing. Let’s just say the swear jar filled up.The install was a lot easier.This new sink install was a breeze. I had no difficulty with letting the countertop company install undermounted to granite..I know this review was long, I thank you for the time you spent reading it. I hope this helps in your decision.Variation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 32 InchStyle: Sink
5.0 out of 5 stars In process of getting the sink installed Overall there is nothing not to like about the sink and the really neat accessories.However, the cutting boards are all bamboo, a yellow bamboo. The advertising pamphlet that came with the sink and some of the videos and even the online pictures show other woods, maybe acacia, being used for the cutting board material and I would have rather had those. I’m considering modifying better looking cutting boards with my router, sander and table saw to get that look. If given an option, I would have chosen the accessories in the other wood and paid more. Bamboo looks cheap and delaminates easily.The sink doesn’t take up my whole 48″ base cabinet, it’s lip is the 45″ measurement and the sink itself is 43ish inches.It’s still huge and worth considering getting 2 faucets which feels overly opulent.I’m using kraus faucet as seen in the video and an RO faucet, I’m on the fence about adding a second. I have the extendable spray head but it doesn’t reach the very corners physically, though the spray pattern with good water pressure would. I just don’t have great water pressure with my well system.I am going to ask the countertop installers to mount the sink with more angle, potentially swimming it another 16th of and inch down on the drain side and sanding down the plywood base under the countertop. This would enhance the drainage on the slope.I believe a reviewer with poor drainage may have had a countertop install or mounting of this sink with the wrong slope, mitigating the built in angle of slope in the sink.I will update with photos when it is installed. I’ve never had such an enormous sink. I can’t wait to do my prep work in the sink area and save the spillage and the debris from my surrounding counters.This sink will be used to facilitate large canning projects, processing large volumes of citrus for juice and day to day baking and cooking, and of course washing dishes, especially large pots.Update:Sink installed.The water doesn’t drain as another reviewer mentioned.not enough contour and negative contour result in large pockets of water standing and consequently leaving waters pots as evaporation in my dry climate occur.We have waited the customary 24 hours before installing and the counters are pretty level, a 1/16 over 30 inch expanse in drop from back of counters to front does exist.We will be adding a 13lb garbage disposal soon and I am hoping this assists in drainage, especially from the right front corner. Where water just sits.I’ll be using rain X to hopefully assist with water beading and cleanup.Looks like I need a shower squeegee to clean this 1000 sink (with tax).I will suggest you get with your countertop installers and you slightly shim your sink and check the level to assist with drainage I may be able to add extra support to my sink front and level out the 1/16 of an inch. This pool of standing water in the front of the sink is ridiculous.Overall, it’s a very cool, grand statement sink that you can bathe 2 year old twins within, but it doesn’t drain well even though it is contoured and sloped.Update: now the sink is fully functioning. Has the disposal installed: which means you don’t get to use their nice deep drain that is included and fits their cap and drain basket, and the water and the food particulate definitely pools over 1/8″ in the front right corner vs going into the drain.So you must have an extending spray nozzle to clean that all up. The pooling issues and the reluctant drainage has prompted me to buy a squeegee. I now have a squeegee in my sink, suctioned onto the side and I wash dishes etc then squeegee the puddles into the drain. Definitely what I was hoping for, but I am enjoying having all the room for things to drain into the sink at the other end. So, you will lose the convenience of a sink that drains well and gain the convenience of a chopping surface and a drying rack and a Hollander etc that all drain into the sink instead of onto your counters.Make sure you have your stainless steel cleaner and you have your spot remover. It’s going to be a lot more cleaning with this sink. I’m considering rainX to deflect some droplets.Variation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 45 inchStyle: Sink
5.0 out of 5 stars Large sink, handy accessories. Very good price. Highly recommend! I cannot say enough good things about this sink. I love it. The accessories are so handy, especially the rack that covers the bottom of the sink and the rollout drying rack that fits on top. These are shown in my photo, but there is also a colander and a cutting board that I use sometimes.This sink should be matched with a faucet that has a good power spray function so you can get into the corners really easily for rinsing food down the disposal.I really like the drain off to one side so there’s plenty of room for stacking dishes.Variation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 32 InchStyle: Sink
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality. The sink is deeper than I had anticipated. Not a bad thing. I didn’t pay attention to the location of the drain as well as I should have. My fault. I had new quartz countertops installed and wanted the drain on the left to match the location of the disposal. The installer caught that. It all worked out with a couple of plumbing changes.It is a very heavy sink, which is what I wanted. It looks great with the new countertops. The accessories are nice. The rack across the top is handy for letting things dry. It rolls up to get out of the way. The rack on the bottom of the sink is nice because it protects the surface from dings, etc. and allows particles to drain away.Overall, we and Kush approve.Variation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 30 InchStyle: Sink
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Amazing value! Super quiet sink and it looks perfect, like $5000 when mounted in a quartzite counter.Variation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 32 InchStyle: Sink
5.0 out of 5 stars ⭐ 5 Stars – The Best Kitchen Sink Upgrade We've Ever Made! Variation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 32 InchStyle: Sink
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this sink. Love my new deep sink. Perfect addition to my new kitchen. Love the extras.Great value.Variation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 27 inchStyle: Sink
5.0 out of 5 stars Sink rocks Its been about a year. Its great. I saw the reviews about it scratching easy so i always use the bottom rack. It holds up super well. The accessories were super good tooVariation: Color: Stainless SteelSize: 27 inchStyle: Sink