Sink made of premium T-304 grade stainless steel (18/10 chromium/nickel), resistant to rust and stains Constructed of 16-gauge stainless steel; up to 2.5 times heavier than competitor models (based off standard 24-gauge) 12-in depth makes this sink ideal for either a laundry/utility sink or a kitchen sink Pre-drilled with 1 pre-drilled faucet hole (maximum 5 faucet holes) Installed with superior undercoating and 3mm sound deadening pads on all sink sides, including the bottom, to help absorb and deaden sound typical of all stainless steel sinks