Select-Series Stainless Steel For a Compact Undermount Station
The Karran Select Series SU71 is a 16 gauge Type 304 stainless steel single-bowl undermount sink sized for secondary stations, island prep areas, and any run where a smaller footprint serves the work better than a full-width bowl. This -PK1 kit includes the sink plus stainless steel basket strainer, bottom grid, and Luster Pro oil so the station is ready to put to use from the moment it drops in.
Key Features
• 16 gauge construction gives the Select Series measurably thicker walls than the 18 gauge sinks common at this price point, reducing flex and sound transmission.
• Tight-radius corners give the bowl a squared, architectural interior profile that reads as contemporary in a modern or transitional kitchen.
• Single-bowl configuration maximizes uninterrupted workspace in a compact 16-1/2 by 18 inch footprint, with a 9 inch bowl depth.
• Undermount installation keeps the countertop surface clean and continuous, with no rim to trap debris at the counter edge.
• Kit includes basket strainer, bottom grid, and Luster Pro oil so the essential accessories ship in the same box as the sink.
Where This Sink Earns Its Place
A bowl this size handles prep and rinse work that would crowd a bar sink but does not need the full span of a 33 inch main sink. Islands with a 24 inch base cabinet, butler's pantry runs, and secondary workstations in larger kitchens are the natural fit. For a cabinet shop or woodworking studio with a utility sink, the compact plan leaves cabinet real estate for storage without giving up bowl depth. The 9 inch depth handles tall pitchers, deep pots, and tool cleanup without the bowl feeling shallow during real use.
Undermount installation works well with stone, quartz, and solid surface countertops. The sink sits beneath the deck, attaching with clips and silicone, and the finished countertop edge becomes the transition. Because there is no faucet deck on the sink body, the faucet and any accessories mount directly through the countertop behind it.
16 Gauge Construction and the Select Series Finish
Gauge is where Select Series stainless separates from economy undermount options. At 16 gauge, the steel is thicker than the 18 gauge standard found on many comparable sinks, which means less resonance when water runs and more structural rigidity over the long term. The brushed satin interior and exterior finish hides everyday water spots and minor surface marks better than a mirror-polished surface would. The tight-radius corners are not only a style choice — they also eliminate the deep curved corners that can collect residue in rounded-bowl designs.
Who Reaches for the SU71-PK1
Designers specifying a secondary sink for a high-end kitchen remodel often land here when the client wants the clean undermount profile of a luxury sink at a realistic project budget. Contractors sourcing for multi-unit residential projects appreciate the consistent 16 gauge spec and the kit format, which removes one ordering step per installation. Homeowners finishing a pantry or island addition find that the SU71 covers the function without requiring a full-size cabinet run. Cabinet shops outfitting a client's studio or utility space have used this bowl for exactly that reason too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the kit include mounting clips and silicone for the undermount installation?
The -PK1 kit includes the basket strainer, bottom grid, and Luster Pro oil. Mounting clips and silicone for the undermount attachment are not listed as included and should be sourced per your countertop fabricator's recommended method for the countertop material in use.
Where does the faucet mount on this sink?
The SU71 has no faucet deck. The faucet, soap dispenser, and any other accessories mount through the countertop. Coordinate hole count and placement with your fabricator before the countertop is cut.
What countertop materials work with this undermount sink?
Standard undermount installation is appropriate for stone, quartz composite, and solid surface countertops. For laminate countertops, look to Karran's Edge Series, which is engineered specifically for a seamless rim installation in laminate.
Is the bowl reversible or available in a handed orientation?
The SU71 is a single-bowl sink with a centered drain, so there is no left or right orientation to manage. Install it with the drain aligned to your plumbing stub-out.
What is the minimum cabinet size for this sink?
The sink's 18 inch front-to-back dimension fits a standard 21 inch or deeper sink base. Confirm the exact minimum cabinet width with your cabinet layout before ordering, as the source data does not publish a specific minimum width for this model.
A Compact Kit Built to Work From Day One
The SU71-PK1 pairs 16 gauge Select Series stainless with a ready-to-install kit format, delivering a professional-grade undermount bowl sized for the stations where a full-width sink would simply be too much — and where a thin-walled economy option would be felt every time the water runs.
