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We want to get new quartz countertops and an undermount sink. We know we do not want porcelain again and we leaning towards stainless or the newer granite/composite sinks. We want something durable that will continue to keep a newer appearance. Any idea on which would stand the test of time and continue to look good (less scratching, staining)
I highly recommend a Silgranit sink The main features of BLANCO SILGRANIT II and stainless steel It is a granite composite material so it doesn't scratch and doesn't dry with spots like stainless steel does.
If you scratch it with a pot, just scrub the spot with a scrubbing sponge. When my Silestone kitchen counters were installed, the installer took the sink with them so it would be an exact match on fit. It is an undermount sink.
If you already have decided on using a composite quatz countertop you should really investigate the Silestone Integrity sinks -- MUCH nice range of colors than the Blanco product (which is very dense but looks cheap and plasticy...) AND can be FUSED to Silestone countertops which makes for a very slick installation.
I saw one done in "Stellar Night" at a new house that had a custom routed drainboard and recessed area around the whole faucet (required layering up a double thickness of countertop around the sink) that really is far and away the most functional and attractive design I have seen in a long time.
I have heard that the sink manufacturer Karran also offers sinks that can be direct-bonded to solid surface quartz but the range of colors is not much better than Blanco...
One thing that will help no matter what you decide is a grate (with "rubber" feet) to put in the bottom of the sink. It keeps pots and pans and the like from leaving scratch marks on the sink bottom.
I'm not promoting any manufacturer or retailer, but here is a site that shows examples of what I am talking about.
Thank you all for the great comments. I guess a lot also goes to just personal preference as well. We haven't decided yet which way we'll go but I'll be so happy to have it all done. It will totally change the look of the kitchen. It is for a house we are buying
One more thing and I do realize this is also personal preference but to most people prefer double sinks to single. We have always had double sinks but I like thought of one big sink for washing larger pots and cookie sheets. I just never had one and don't know if I would feel the same way because one of the things I like about double sinks is the empty side for rinsing the clean dishes.
One thing that will help no matter what you decide is a grate (with "rubber" feet) to put in the bottom of the sink. It keeps pots and pans and the like from leaving scratch marks on the sink bottom.... Sink Grids | Wayfair
Those sink grids are very lovely. I bought similar grids from Amazon that also work great:
Thank you all for the great comments. I guess a lot also goes to just personal preference as well. We haven't decided yet which way we'll go but I'll be so happy to have it all done. It will totally change the look of the kitchen. It is for a house we are buying
One more thing and I do realize this is also personal preference but to most people prefer double sinks to single. We have always had double sinks but I like thought of one big sink for washing larger pots and cookie sheets. I just never had one and don't know if I would feel the same way because one of the things I like about double sinks is the empty side for rinsing the clean dishes.
I prefer single sinks for the same reason you mentioned. The only time I had a double sink (and liked it) was when I didn't have a dishwasher and used one side for rinse water (as you mentioned too). I can't recommend one sink or another since everyone has their preference. No matter what you decide, make sure it's well built and is easy to maintain. As fashionable as they are, I wouldn't have a stainless steel sink. Too many visible water spots.
Thank you all for the great comments. I guess a lot also goes to just personal preference as well. We haven't decided yet which way we'll go but I'll be so happy to have it all done. It will totally change the look of the kitchen. It is for a house we are buying
One more thing and I do realize this is also personal preference but to most people prefer double sinks to single. We have always had double sinks but I like thought of one big sink for washing larger pots and cookie sheets. I just never had one and don't know if I would feel the same way because one of the things I like about double sinks is the empty side for rinsing the clean dishes.
This is my third kitchen that we've done. I chose a single SS sink this time. I like being able to lay my casserole dishes etc. flat in the sink. We have a DW, but sometimes I hand wash and use a rubbermaid dish pan that sits in the sink to wash in....then have the other part free to rinse. It works fine for me.
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