BLANCO, Polished Chrome 440007 Kitchen Drain Basket Strainer, 3.5"

I needed a black strainer for my black composite sink but didn’t want to spend as much as the brand-name options cost. While I was willing to invest in a high-quality sink, I didn’t see the point in paying a premium for a strainer, and this one turned out to be the perfect choice.It’s affordable, durable, and looks just as good as the expensive ones. The black finish has held up beautifully—no peeling, chipping, or fading, even after years of daily use. It fits securely, and the stopper works well to hold water when needed without any leaks. Installation was simple, and it sits flush with the sink, giving a seamless look. It’s also easy to clean—no rust or buildup issues. Overall, I’m really happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid, budget-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on quality.

Excellente calidad . Muy bueno lo amé. Se ve bello

THIS REQUIRES INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE CURRENT DRAIN PIECE FROM YOUR SINK! If you are not comfortable doing this, do not buy this.That said, installation was easy- I looked under my sink, unscrewed the 1 nut holding pressure on my existing sink drain, pulled off the bottom piece of the drain, pulled off the top piece of the drain, scraped off the old plumbers putty, and then followed the instructions for installing this item. All told, it took about 5 minutes. No plumbers putty is needed as this comes with high-quality rubber washers which prevent any leaks from occurring. The most difficult part of installation was screwing in the piece that clamps the upper and lower drain pieces together because it requires a very wide flat head screwdriver. I do not have such a large screwdriver but realized that I could hold a quarter in a pair of pliers and use that to screw it in. MacGyvered!This is way better than the crappy removable sink baskets that are sold in grocery stores. It completely prevents any water from draining when you have the basket pushed down all the way- amazing for washing baby bottles! The basket is removed simply by pulling up on it, making it easy to throw away food pieces that it catches.I do not know why some people complain about the "plastic" piece. They are referring to the PVC portion of the drainpipe which is only visible if you stick your head under the sink. PVC is the standard now used for drain pipes. It will not rust or corrode like metal pipes.If I had a stainless steel sink, I would complain that the basket is much more of a chrome than stainless. But I have a white sink, so I don't care. If you have a stainless sink, then this may be an issue for you.Finally, check under the "other sellers" section as I got this from amazon warehouse for $7. It was completely brand new. I assume someone bought it, opened it, realized that it required installation, and sent it back. Since it was opened, amazon sold it through their warehouse.

We are very happy with this drain. The only trouble we had was finding the right tool to screw down and tighten the connector in the center. No normal flat head screwdriver was wide enough to span the nut. After reading the reviews we tried the quarter held with pliers trick and while that worked, it was rather difficult to tighten without risking damaging the finish of the drain. After much searching we found this Swiss Grip Coin Driver tool and that worked beautifully. If Blanco want’s to design a product that requires such an unusual tool for installation, they really should supply a cheap version of the tool with the drain.PB SWISS TOOLS 8125-9-45 Swiss Grip Coin Driver https://a.co/d/cedIrx6

After watching a YouTube, I was able to install this beauty in about an hour. Getting the old drain out was the hardest part. Be sure you have plumbers putty, a channel lock pliers and a needle nose pliers. Lastly, you need a large flat tip screwdriver to tighten the product in place. I didn't have one handy and used a butter knife. No leaks and I call that a success.

I’m writing this with a picture that is as close to the color as what I’m seeing in person. There were so many shades online that I was almost afraid to buy this and the sink w/out seeing it first. I wanted it to match my slate appliances and fortunately I wasn’t disappointed. I was worried about all the plastic comments and so I researched other sites. Same part number and color but it said it was metal. I think it’s both. The main part of the drain is solid molded plastic. It feels durable I just wouldn’t over tighten it. The center plug that seals and holds water feels like metal with a matte coating on the top so It matches the drain. If you turn the plug over it feels like metal. I’m not an expert and it doesn’t say anywhere so I’m saying “it feels” like it. I know it’s not molded plastic. The rubber on the stopper is thick but pliable for a nice seal, just give it a little turn. I’m glad I chose the warm chocolate brown. I think the anthracite would have been too gray. The second pic is next to my slate dishwasher so you can see how it matches. Even the matte texture is similar to my appliances.I bought the “good used” from Amazon warehouse and it was brand new wrapped in plastic with instructions. For $26 I don’t need the original box.I hope this review helps with your decision.

Here is my review of the product after 7 months. I will cut to the chase. The product is made of PVC and has a brass fitting in the middle.that hold the piece beneath the sink and basket together. Mine broke, probably when it was machined together it was compromised. So when the fitting broke it detached under the sink and caused water damage. The brass fitting doesn't move or have pressure applied so how it broke, I can't explain. It is pretty and does look good when initially installed. It does stain easily and the knob on the basket plug can detach.

We love the fact that the drain matches the sink. The truffle color looks so much better than a stainless one with the truffle quartz sink. It fits perfectly and is very durable. Super happy with the results and glad the company makes matching items to enrich the look of the home for reasonable prices.