Franke PR-36S Prestige Series Sink Bottom Grid, Stainless Steel

Ok this is a really good grid, much better than the old plastic covered one we had, it fits the sink much better, is uncovered stainless, no plastic which degrades and burns with hot pans, bigger gauge stainless, better made, bigger feet protectors and this one has side bumpers which protect the sides of the sink. Overall a much better product. These things are expensive but I could say this is almost a good value vs the old grid. P.S. the picture they show is the old grid, same as what we had. The picture is probably the PR-31 that we've all been buying as the PR-36 all these years. the newer grid is shaped exactly to the sink, you'll be much happier with the new grid. Our sink by the way is the Franke PRX 160 and it fits it perfectly.Edit: The picture of the grid has been updated so it's now the proper picture of the one being sold.

For 8 years, we had what we thought was the coated version (PR36C) of this grid. However, what we got when we ordered the uncoated stainless version (PR36S) is not the same size or heft as our old one. Similarly, the picture that accompanies this ad is not shaped like that which we received; it looks like our old one (which I now suspect was a PR31C). All that being said, what we just received is larger, is a perfect fit to our PRX-160 sink - extending to all four walls - and of a far more substantial guage of stainless wire.Time will tell whether an uncoated grid is less of a headache than coated, but I expect so. The coated versions get disgusting after a couple of years - pinpoint holes allowing water and food to accumulate and turn brown under the coating. At these kind of prices, it is not something you want to replace every couple of years. Unlike the coated versions, I expect that I should be able to either hand-scrub or dishwasher the raw stainless.Bottom line: a far more attractive and sturdy tool for the sink bottom than we have ever had.

This is a very nicely made sink shelf for my Franke sink. Note this is the "S" version (PR-36S). I had the "C" version that some sites call "chrome" but is actually the same stainless steel but coated with some plastic. Franke says that version is for users who want to protect their china better, but if you use a lot of hot water or hot pots, that melts the plastic. It was also impossible to keep clean. Who doesn't use hot water and hot pots??? This version seems much more practical to me, and can even go in the dishwasher. It is also shaped to better fit in the sink.....the picture here is the old one, while the one I got contours to the sink better up around the drain area. It also comes with some plastic bumpers on the edges to prevent hitting the sink....not sure if those are needed but we'll see. I'm very happy with this choice.

This is a huge improvement over the older, smaller version. Spent a long time looking for a replacement by the size of the original black coated one. I would have bought this years ago if I had known. It's really nice and brightens up the kitchen. I haven't had it long, but it looks like it will be easy to keep clean. It really fits the sink well and seems quite sturdy. Very happy with my purchase even if the price is a little high.

This is the first time I have ordered the uncoated stainless steel version of this product and I can honestly now explain the differences as well as MY preferences. I did speak to a telephone product specialist at Franke and she explained to me that most people who do a lot of cooking, especially pouring out boiling water in the sink and then placing hot pots and pans down on it; then this is the grid for you. If you don't cook all that much but have very fine china then you are probably better off with the coated version. As for me, I've been through three of the coated grids and they all needed to be replaced every couple of years. I've only had this one for a few weeks, but it seems to be much easier to maintain and clean. It also fits my sink much better from corner to corner. I have not experienced the issues with things sliding around easier on this grid as previous reviewers have stated , and the silverware gets stuck under both the coated and the uncoated grids, so no real issue there either. I will be using the uncoated stainless if I ever need to replace the grid again. I like this one much better.

This item seems to be made well, it looks nice and fits perfectly in the bottom of my sink. Unlike my old sink grid, it doesn't tip over if objects are placed on it near the drain opening. So, I'm basically happy with it.The only reason I have knocked off some stars it that this item (and others like it) seems to be way overpriced. It is a simple metal grid with rubber bumpers that sits in the bottom of the sink - why does it cost over $120?

The PR-36S is the new replacement model number for this particular sink grid where the previous sink grid, for the Franke sink, had a vinyl coating. Well, the vinyl coating became obsolete when it started looking nasty even after dishwashing attempts. Before I bought this replacement sink grid I read reviews where the primary complaint for a few was the square grid openings were larger and silverware would slip through to the sink requiring retrieval and the sound and placement of pots and pans and silverware directly on stainless steel grid was louder (than without the vinyl coating).After a week's use of the new sink grid I have not lost any silverware to the marginally larger grid openings and the additional sound from contact of pots and pans and silverware was negligible. The verdict is in. Five stars for the clean new look without worry there will be grid staining because the grid is made from stainless steel. Purchase with confidence.

The current description doesn’t do this justice! We were reluctant to get this until I read the reviews. This newer version fits the whole sink and doesn’t have the coating that can get damaged by placing a hot item on it. Sometimes it is more convient to pour hot soup or similar into a container in the sink to avoid spills and use better body mechanics. Doing that damaged the coating on our old grid. This one is so much nicer being stainless steel without the coating. No more damage to unnecessary coating and it fits the whole sink (see photos).

It fits better in our sink than the old one, into Franke pr36 sink very satisfied.

Perfect fit. Made by FrankeWe love it

Exactement tel que décrit. Bon look.

perfect fit