{"product_id":"single-bowl-18g-drawn-1618-stainless-steel-undermount-sink","title":"Single Bowl 18G Drawn 1618 Stainless Steel Undermount Sink","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_0f87bb2ae76b5aa1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMSI Single Bowl 18G Drawn 1618 Stainless Steel Undermount Sink\u003c\/b\u003e (Model: \u003ci\u003eSINBWL-1618\u003c\/i\u003e) is a versatile, professional-grade prep and bar basin designed for utility, speed, and compact elegance. Drawn from a single piece of premium 18-gauge 304-grade stainless steel, this 16\" x 18\" sink offers exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and a seamless, easy-to-clean interior.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eEngineered for undermount installation, the 1618 model mounts beneath solid surfaces like quartz, granite, or marble—allowing you to wipe water and food scraps directly from the countertop into the basin. Featuring a durable brushed satin finish, protective undercoating, and sound-absorbing rubber pads, it minimizes operational noise while effortlessly resisting everyday stains, scuffs, and heat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Property\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes \/ Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMSI (MS International)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen \u0026amp; Bath Specialty Sinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSINBWL-1618 \/ 1618 Undermount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Sized Prep \u0026amp; Utility Basin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial \/ Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeamless Drawn Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndermount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlush Countertop Cutout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOuter Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 16\" W x 18\" L (40.6 cm x 45.7 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Prep \/ Secondary Sink Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eInner Bowl Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 14\" W x 16\" L x 8\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerous Depth for Washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushed Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScratch \u0026amp; Water-Spot Masking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrain Opening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 3.5\" Center Drain Hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits Standard Strainers \u0026amp; Disposals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSound Insulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy Sound-Dampening Pads \u0026amp; Undercoating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces Drumming \u0026amp; Vibration Noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Minimum Cabinet Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21\" Base Cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits Standard Kitchen Islands \u0026amp; Prep Bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKitchen Prep Islands \u0026amp; Secondary Stations:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers ample depth and width for washing produce, filling large stock pots, or soaking cookware away from the primary cleanup zone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWet Bars \u0026amp; Beverage Centers:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for luxury home bars, butler’s pantries, and wine cellars that require a larger basin than standard small prep sinks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact Kitchens \u0026amp; Laundry Nooks:\u003c\/b\u003e Serves as a space-saving primary sink for studio apartments, tiny homes, guest suites, and secondary laundry bar stations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Handling Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT: UNDERMOUNT SINK INSTALLATION PROTOCOL\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountertop Substrate Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed specifically for solid surface materials such as quartz, granite, marble, or quartzite. Not intended for laminate countertops unless specialized undermount support rings are used.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCutout Template Usage:\u003c\/b\u003e Always use the physical sink or the official MSI 1618 cutout template to trace and fabricate stone countertop openings prior to installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWatertight Seal \u0026amp; Mounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Fasten the sink flange securely to the underside of the countertop using approved undermount clips and brackets. Apply a continuous bead of 100% neutral-cure silicone sealant along the rim to guarantee a watertight seal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlumbing Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e The centered 3.5\" drain opening accommodates all standard kitchen basket strainers, pop-up assemblies, and continuous-feed garbage disposals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoutine Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash regularly with warm water, mild liquid dish soap, and a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. Always wipe parallel to the brushed satin grain lines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvoid Harsh Chemicals:\u003c\/b\u003e Do not use steel wool, wire brushes, chlorine bleach, or harsh acidic solvents, which can scratch the finish or compromise the steel’s protective oxide layer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreventing Hard Water Marks:\u003c\/b\u003e Towel dry the basin after heavy use to prevent calcium mineral buildup and spot marks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAesthetic Inspiration:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Transitional, Commercial Gourmet, Executive Bar, Minimalist Farmhouse.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisual Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e Gentle, rounded interior corners offer a clean modern look while making everyday cleaning and wiping effortless.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplementary Finishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs seamlessly with brushed nickel, stainless steel, or matte black pull-down faucets, quartz or granite counters, and stained or painted cabinetry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the minimum cabinet size required for the MSI 1618 sink?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eThe MSI 1618 undermount sink requires a minimum base cabinet width of \u003cb\u003e21 inches\u003c\/b\u003e to allow proper clearance for undermount mounting hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I attach a garbage disposal to the MSI 1618 sink?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eYes. The standard 3.5-inch drain opening accepts all standard commercial and residential garbage disposal units and basket strainer assemblies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs 18-gauge stainless steel durable enough for a kitchen prep sink?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003eYes! 18-gauge 304 stainless steel is the industry standard for high-quality residential sinks, offering excellent resistance to denting, rust, and thermal shock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container unknown\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MS International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51016600125687,"sku":"SIN-18-SINBWL-1618","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5719\/6226\/files\/IMG_4531.jpg?v=1786465363","url":"https:\/\/heytiles.com\/products\/single-bowl-18g-drawn-1618-stainless-steel-undermount-sink","provider":"Hey Tiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}