FORGIVING FINISH: Finish is scratch resistant, standing up to everyday use. Deep scratches are repairable. Grain radiates light for a luminous look DROP-IN INSTALLATION: Sink is installed above the countertop, an ideal choice if you are not replacing the counter; has a beautifully finished rim SINGLE BOWL: Bowl gives you uninterrupted space for washing and stacking dishes or other household tasks 18-GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL: Highest quality 18-gauge thickness and Type 304 stainless steel for lasting durability, performance and lustrous beauty. QUIET: Sound-deadening pad(s) minimizes sound and vibration for a quieter time at the sink; U-CHANNEL INSTALLATION: Mounting clips placed inside the channel before installation mean less time under the sink for an easier install. LARGE CAPACITY: Straight sidewalls give the sink a flat bottom and offer more usable space for stacking, soaking and washing dishes; easy to clean.; EXTRA DEEP BOWL: High-capacity bowl offers more room inside for stacking dishes, filling stockpots, and handling large baking sheets and roasters.; MADE IN THE USA: This Elkay product is proudly made in the USA; DRAIN OPENING: Sink drain opening measures 3-1/2 in.