Customer Reviews for KOHLER Strive 18 Gauge Stainless Steel 15 in. Undermount Bar Sink with Bowl Rack

Beautiful sink to complete the kitchen remodel at our house. The instructions provided were great for a novice like myself. The sink looks stunning with the new granite countertop we got. The installation was easy. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who really wants that stunning finish for a remodel. The only complain would be the bulky packaging of the item.

Under mount sinks are clean look over the top mount sinks. The installation is standard as any other most under mount sinks. This specific sink has an option to after installation and came with brackets only but not screws. The brackets came with the sink are different from the manual provided in the HD website. I decided not to use the brackets came with the sink instead I installed the sink before the installing the counter top. The accessories came with the sink are very useful when hand washing utensils. The square shape is better than the old style round shape and hold more dishes. Love the look and functionality.

Nice stainless finish. Good noise dampening. Nice extras. The finish on the inside of the sink is pristine, Kohler does produce excellent quality stainless. The underneath and sides are covered in silver noise dampening foam stickers. They do the job reasonably well. Finally, the sink comes with a couple nice fixtures the hang over the middle section - a towel rack, and a utility rack. Nice touch.

The Strive under counter Double Equal size sink made by Kohler is a well-made, heavy duty, 16-gauge stainless steel sink. Most of the cheaper sinks have much thinner stainless steel, and this is one of the quietest sinks I have found. It uses sound reduction technology in addition to its much heavier gauge steel. This sink has professional curved corners that feature deep bowls to soak and clean large cookware. This sink also comes with a divider dish cloth bar, divider utility shelf for scrubbers and sponges as well as a bottom basin rack to help prevent scratches. I really like this sink, it is a premium quality, high end sink, designed to last a lifetime, I prefer this type of sink over a farmhouse style porcelain sinks that can chip and become dated. Stainless steel is always in style, used in the better made kitchens of today and the future.

This sink is so outstanding. This is a huge 35''x18''x9'' basin with the drain located center and slightly toward the back of the sink. The basin is large enough for almost any vessel or large item neddy attention. Installation was breeze. This can be mounted atop or underneath the counter and offers good clearance in the cabinet storage area. Come with mounting hardware, bottom rack and small top rack. I love the fact my counters are clear as this sink has a lot of room to offer.

When I received the sink and opened up the box, I was initially a little disappointed. The mounting clips were not secured and the plastic bag they were in opened up and they were loose in the box. Thankfully the sink was protected, so it did not get damaged. Whew! I love Kohler and their quality products and was excited to get this sink. We are a family of cooks, so I prefer large single bowl sinks. They are easier to clean cookie sheets, huge pots, etc. When I took away the protective cardboard, I just stared. This is the largest single bowl sink I have ever seen. It is huge. I took a picture with a cookie sheet on top so you can see what I mean. I have a 32" sink so you wouldn't think an additional 3" would be that big of a deal. I think that after seeing the sink in person, I really think that I could of gotten the Strive double bowl version (Model # K-5282-NA) and still have plenty of room to wash cookie sheets and big pots and have a separate 'cleaning' sink with a garbage disposal. If you are a new parent this sink would be awesome to give your baby a bath or small pets, it is that big. Also, the listing states that the minimum base cabinet be 36" which it will fit, but I think that would be extremely tight and would recommend a 39".

The sink was installed and once the plumber filled it with water there is a micro size crack or hole in the back left corner and it leaks… now have to find a solution that doesn’t destroy me new countertops or cabinets

Very nice Heavy Duty Sink

The sink had dents in multiple areas and when I called Home Depot I wasnt treated poorly by representatives and then a manager very unprofessional. The corner was basically curled and several dents and I have plenty of photos.

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Nice size and cups don’t fall over. Water beads up in the flat surface of the bowl separation which is fine but promotes mold at the counter overhang intersection

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The perfect combination of professional kitchen equipment look and modern farmhouse functionality. Very happy with this choice.

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I hate this sink. It scratches very easily and is impossible to keep clean. It always seems to have a film on it no matter how often I clean it. Everything seems to leave stain on it including water. The included rack is difficult to clean and sits unevenly in the sink. The plastic feet have left permanent marks on the sink. I had an Elkay before this and it was much better, after 20 years it still looked great. This sink looks terrible and I've only had it a few months. After a gut kitchen renovation, it is the only decision I regret. I would love to change it but it's an undermount installation so too difficult.

love it!

I bought this sink over a year ago and dislike using it everyday! There is little to no pitch so food particles settle in the very hard to clean corners. It stains in an odd way. The grate to protect the bottom is extremely CHEAP - it rusted leaving rust marks on the sink, collects grime and the rubber feet on it break apart. I DO NOT recommend this sink. I want to change it out but its installed as an under mount and think it'll be too big of a process. I have always used Kohler. I had a Kohler double sink in my previous kitchen and loved it. Keep looking . . . very expensive for a poor design.

Beautiful sink. I’m withholding additional comments until after 6 months of use

There is a circular scratch and it will need to be returned.

This sink is awesome! I love everything about it! The size maximizes our sink with 36" cabinets. Fits perfectly! I'm very impressed this came with the towel bar and rack for the bottom of the sink! You don't need anything else. This whole set up looks great! I purchased the matching Kohler DuoStrainer which completes the look!

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Love the size and ease of cleaning. Best sink ever.

This sink has a very premium feel to it. The price is premium and you get what you pay for. As you can see in the picture, it has a couple extra features that most regular sinks don't have. The sink bridge utility shelf is a really nice thing to have. The bottom basin rack is something I've not had before but is one of those things that I can't live without now. This helps keep the bottom inside part of the sink clean. Overall, I'm very happy with this as it served as an upgrade over my current setup. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new kitchen sink.

Quality and Craftmanship was evident as soon as I pulled it out of it's box. And by the way this unit came strapped to a pallet and drop shipped right to my driveway. It was packaged very will with all of the corners and surfaces protected from bumps and thumps. I liked the square shape of the basins with the slightly rounded corners that bring the walls together. This unit will compliment my modern kitchen very nicely with the wood, chopping block, counter top from HD as well. This double basin unit has exceeded my expectations, I have owned it for a couple months now.