Turner Hastings Sink Grids

A Turner Hastings sink grid is a protective rack, usually stainless steel or coated wire, that sits in the base of a sink bowl to shield the surface from scratches and chips caused by pots, pans, dishes and cutlery. It's fitted as a permanent accessory rather than removed for everyday washing up.

Why a sink grid matters more on a Turner Hastings fireclay sink

Turner Hastings butler sinks are made from glazed fireclay, a hard but brittle material that can chip if a heavy pot or cast iron pan is dropped or dragged across the base. A stainless steel sink can absorb small impacts and dents without lasting damage, but a fireclay bowl doesn't flex the same way, so a chip in the glaze is permanent. A sink grid raises cookware slightly off the base and spreads the impact across the grid's feet rather than a single point on the fireclay surface, which is the main reason Turner Hastings recommends fitting one to their butler sink range.

What a sink grid protects against day to day

Beyond drop protection, a grid keeps dishes and pans elevated above standing water and food scraps while they wait to be washed, which helps the bowl stay cleaner between washes and reduces staining on the fireclay glaze from prolonged contact with food residue. It also gives cast iron and heavy stainless cookware a stable, non-slip base to sit on rather than sliding around a wet, curved fireclay surface.

Sizing to your Turner Hastings sink model

Turner Hastings sink grids are made to match the internal bowl dimensions of specific sink models in the range, so a grid sized for one butler sink model won't necessarily sit flush in a different model with a different bowl footprint or curve. Always check your exact Turner Hastings sink model number before ordering a grid, since even sinks that look similar in the range can have different internal dimensions once you account for the curved base and drain positioning.

Material and coating options

Most Turner Hastings sink grids are finished in either bare stainless steel or a PVC coated wire, with the coated version reducing the risk of metal on ceramic contact noise and adding a layer of cushioning under heavier cookware. Stainless steel grids are more common for a utilitarian, commercial kitchen look, while coated grids are often preferred where the sink grid stays visible as part of the kitchen's finish.

Fitting and care

A sink grid usually rests on small rubber or silicone feet that sit inside the bowl without needing fixing, so it lifts out for cleaning underneath. Wipe it down regularly to prevent water spots or light surface rust forming on stainless models, and check the feet periodically since worn feet can allow the grid to sit unevenly and reduce the protection it offers.

Pairing a sink grid with a basket waste

A sink grid and a basket waste solve different problems on the same sink, one protecting the base from impact damage and the other managing what goes down the drain, so many butler sink owners fit both together when setting up a new sink rather than adding accessories separately over time. Matching the finish of the grid, waste and tap gives a more considered, coordinated look across the whole fitout.

Ordering the right grid

Confirm your Turner Hastings sink model and bowl configuration, single or double, before selecting a grid, and reach out if you're unsure which grid matches an existing sink. All sink grids ship Australia-wide with a 60-day return window if the fit isn't right.

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