Heavy-Gauge Stainless Steel for a Hardworking Double-Bowl Install
The Karran EL-77 Elite is a 16 gauge, Type 304 stainless steel undermount kitchen sink in a 50/50 double-bowl configuration, sized at 32 by 19 by 10 inches. Ordered as a -PK1 kit, it ships with stainless steel basket strainers, bottom grids, and Luster Pro oil — everything needed to finish the basin before the first dish goes in.
Key Features
• 16 gauge Type 304 stainless steel delivers noticeably thicker walls than an 18 gauge bowl, resisting denting and flexing under daily use.
• 50/50 double-bowl layout divides the sink evenly into two equal work stations for simultaneous washing and rinsing.
• Undermount installation places the rim beneath the countertop for a clean, wipe-down counter edge with no exposed lip to trap debris.
• Kit includes basket strainers, bottom grids, and Luster Pro oil so the sink arrives ready to install without a separate accessory order.
• 10-inch bowl depth provides capacity for large pots and baking sheets without crowding.
• Brushed satin interior finish softens the appearance of everyday scratches and integrates with a wide range of kitchen hardware finishes.
Built for the Primary Wash Station
A 50/50 double-bowl layout keeps separate tasks from crossing into each other's space. One side holds soapy wash water while the other handles rinsing, draining, or a cutting board laid over the grid. The 10-inch depth handles stockpots and sheet pans that a shallower bowl would force upright or leave partially submerged. Because the sink undermounts beneath the countertop, the finished counter surface runs uninterrupted to the bowl edge — no rim channel to scrub, no gap where crumbs collect. The faucet and any soap dispenser mount through the countertop rather than through a sink deck, so placement is determined at the stone or solid surface stage, not locked in by the sink.
Gauge, Construction, and What Ships in the Kit
The Elite Series positions itself above commodity stainless by specifying 16 gauge throughout. At that thickness, the bowl walls hold their shape under a full load of water and resist the oil-canning flex that thinner gauges can develop. The satin-brushed interior surface runs in one direction, which helps micro-scratches from daily use blend with the grain rather than stand out as random marks. The -PK1 pack resolves the most common accessory gap: both basket strainers and both bottom grids match the EL-77 bowls exactly, and the included Luster Pro oil gives the steel its initial protective treatment before the sink sees regular water. No separate grid order, no mismatched strainer sizing.
The Right Fit for This Sink
Cabinet shops and fabricators specifying a built-in undermount stainless sink for a stone or solid surface countertop will find the EL-77's 32 by 19 inch footprint a practical choice for a standard 33-inch or wider sink base. The equal-bowl configuration suits homeowners who hand-wash a significant portion of their dishes, designers who want a clean symmetrical look from either side of the kitchen, and contractors who need a predictable install with no handed orientation to confirm. The kit format particularly benefits cabinet shops building out full kitchen packages — fewer line items, no follow-up hardware order, and a sink that arrives ready for the countertop fabricator.
Does the EL-77 work with laminate countertops?
The EL-77 is an Elite Series undermount sink, designed for stone, granite, and solid surface countertops where the sink clips or fasteners anchor below the counter surface. For laminate installations where the rim needs to finish flush with the surface, Karran's Edge Series (E Series) is the seamless-capable stainless option built for that countertop type.
Is a template or mounting hardware included in the kit?
The -PK1 kit includes basket strainers, bottom grids, and Luster Pro oil. Mounting clips and a cutout template are not included with the EL-77; confirm the clip and template requirements with your countertop fabricator before the countertop is cut.
Where does the faucet mount on this sink?
The EL-77 has no integrated faucet deck, so the faucet mounts through the countertop behind the sink. Hole count and placement are determined at the countertop fabrication stage.
What is the difference between 16 gauge and 18 gauge stainless?
Gauge is a thickness measurement — lower numbers mean thicker steel. A 16 gauge bowl has meaningfully thicker walls than an 18 gauge bowl, which reduces flex under a full load, dampens sound better, and holds up longer to the daily impact of heavy cookware.
Does the drain assembly ship with the sink?
The kit includes basket strainers that seat in the drain openings, but a full drain tailpiece and plumbing assembly are not included. Your plumber or installer will connect the strainer baskets to the drain plumbing during installation.
A Sink That Arrives Ready to Work
The EL-77 Elite -PK1 closes the gap between ordering a sink and finishing an install — heavy-gauge steel, matched grids, basket strainers, and care oil in a single shipment, sized for the primary kitchen station where the work actually happens.
