A Top-Mount Prep Station Built Around a Right-Drain Single Bowl
The Karran WST-26-PK1 is a 16 gauge stainless steel top-mount workstation sink designed for kitchens that need a dedicated, right-drain single-bowl prep station. The integrated workstation ledge runs across the rim, supporting the included sliding accessories directly over the bowl so the countertop stays clear during active cooking and cleanup.
Key Features
• 16 Gauge Stainless Steel: Thicker-wall construction typical of Karran's Elite line delivers a noticeably solid, quiet bowl.
• Right-Drain Layout: The drain is positioned to the right, freeing the bowl floor on the working side and simplifying plumbing runs in right-drain base cabinet configurations.
• Integrated Workstation Ledge: The rim is formed with a built-in track so accessories slide and stay positioned without any additional hardware.
• Top-Mount Installation: Drops into a standard countertop cutout and clips from beneath, making it compatible with laminate, solid surface, stone, and tile countertops.
• Kit Includes Prep and Drying Accessories: Ships as a -PK1 kit with the model's stated accessory set ready to use out of the box.
• Extra-Deep 10-Inch Bowl: The single bowl depth handles tall stock pots, sheet pans, and bulky cookware that shallower bowls cannot accommodate.
Right-Drain Configuration and How the Ledge Works
Most kitchen plumbing branches favor one drain position, and ordering the wrong configuration means field modifications or a return. The WST-26 fixes the drain to the right side of the bowl, which aligns naturally with base cabinets plumbed to the right and keeps the drain out from under the primary prep zone. The integrated ledge sits at rim height on all four sides of the bowl opening, so the included cutting board, colander, and drying rack slide in from any direction and rest securely over the basin. Water and debris fall directly into the bowl below, and the accessories pull out for cleaning without disconnecting anything.
Material and Construction
Karran builds the WST-26 from 16 gauge stainless steel, the same wall thickness found across the Elite workstation line and one step thicker than standard 18 gauge kitchen sinks. The heavier gauge reduces flex and resonance when pots land in the basin. The brushed satin interior finish is consistent with the exterior, so the bowl looks clean from any angle. As a top-mount sink, the self-rimming perimeter rests on the countertop with a bead of silicone beneath, and the supplied clips draw it tight from below. The rim covers the countertop cut edge on all four sides, which makes this a clean retrofit option as well as a first-install choice.
Where This Sink Fits
The WST-26-PK1 suits any kitchen layout where the cook wants a centralized prep and cleanup zone without giving up counter space to a separate cutting board and dish rack. A right-drain single bowl of this depth is a natural fit for a kitchen island that plumbs from the right, a galley kitchen where one large uninterrupted bowl outperforms a divided sink, or a remodel where the existing cutout and drain position already favor the right side. Cabinet shops and designers specifying sinks for production builds will find the top-mount installation straightforward: standard cutout, standard clip hardware, no countertop material restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accessories are included in the -PK1 kit?
The WST-26-PK1 ships with the accessories Karran includes with this model. Confirm the exact component list in the product spec sheet or contact us before ordering if a specific accessory is critical to your project, as included sets vary by workstation model.
Can this sink drop into an existing countertop opening?
Yes. As a top-mount sink, it rests on the counter surface and the rim covers the cut edge, so it can replace an older top-mount sink in an existing cutout as long as the opening dimensions match. Verify the cutout size against the sink's spec sheet before cutting or repurposing an existing opening.
Is there a left-drain version of this model?
The WST-26 is the right-drain configuration. If your plumbing or countertop layout calls for a left-drain or center-drain setup, check the broader WST family for the matching model.
Does the workstation ledge accept accessories from other Karran sink families?
Workstation accessories are sized to specific model families. Accessories designed for the Elite workstation ledge fit WST models; do not assume accessories from a quartz or Hex-Steel series will span the same track dimensions.
Is a drain assembly included?
A basket strainer is included with the -PK1 kit. The drain plumbing assembly (drain pipe, p-trap, and supply lines) is not included and is sourced separately based on your under-cabinet configuration.
One Sink That Handles Prep, Cleanup, and Everything Between
A right-drain single bowl at this depth and gauge covers the full range of kitchen tasks, and the integrated ledge turns it into a prep station that earns its footprint every day the kitchen is in use.
