Kraus Kitchen Sink Strainer for 3.5-Inch Drain Openings in Black, PST1-BL

I had doubts when I received this strainer because it was not metal but it actually looks beautiful with the black sink and is very good quality. The plumber even commented on how nice it looked. It was a big improvement to the silver strainer the sink came with.

I was replacing metal strainers whose black paint had chipped off in less than 6 months. We have a black acrylic double sink. I was concerned that these polymer (plastic) drains would look cheap comparatively, but now that they are installed, they look at perform great! The installation was different than any previous strainers I have installed - instead of ring fastener that compresses the halves from under the sink this unit has a hollow bolt that tightens the halves together. The hollow bolt has notches to use for tightening but the span across the bolt is wider than the largest flat-head screwdriver I own; I was able to tighten the bolt by slanting the screwdriver. There was no need to use plumber's putty with this unit as the upper and lower washers provide an excellent seal. I tested the seal with cold and hot (but not boiling) water, running and draining with a 4-inch depth and did not have any leaks. One reviewer commented about the white plastic pipe being visible, but with the strainers in place (normal operation) the white inside plastic is not visible as you can see in the photos

Perfect fit. Glad that the post is metal and not plastic.

Matches my black granite Kraus sink and black Kraus faucet. It’s a very hard plastic with metal fittings. I can’t speak to the ease of install but I do wish my plumber had used a black sealant. Just push down slightly and twist (to the right) to close the drain. In that second picture you can see the metal piece that has a small bead on it - I believe that’s what’s locking in place as you can hear the metal rubbing as you do that. Makes me wonder if this will last or not and if so, for how long. If it’s a short time - I’ll report it here. As of April 2023, loving it!

very hard to find a sink strainer that is white and durable. Tried various brass ones and none of them lasted very long as they would quickly chip. Since its plastic shouldn't have that problem. There is however a gap between the top above the sink and the bottom below the sink which could retain debris that could be unhealthy. Had similar one before and it captured food debris in that location so hope this one is better. On another point some reviewers state the rubber gasket shows above the sink. If so then don't use it but use silicon instead. White silicon will seal better and won't show. Much better option for this unit.

These sink strainers not only look amazing but they have two points of strainers to collect waste. Thus preventing waste from getting into your pipes. They also have two functions, you can lock them in to hold water in the sink, or leave them popped out so water can drain and the second collection area still holds waste you can easily wipe out. Impressive, seriously

Well its all plastic but it seems like well made plastic. It was very easy to install and does not leak. Matched the sink color perfectly. For the price it seems more than worth it.

They match our sink. Easy to install and maintain. Thank you. Great price too.

Este producto es de buena calidad viene sellado con todas las piezas y lo mejor que llega a GDL porque si compras el producto de la misma marca como la Tarja en ningún lado encuentras de esa calidad, llegó antes de lo esperado, solo estuvo un par de días en aduanas pero todo bien

The strainer basket was worn through and difficult to replace. I took a chance and ordered this and it fit perfectly.

Very nice fit my sink perfectly

Definitely buy the drain to match the sink. Looks great.

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