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It’s durable and it doesn’t scratch or show water spots like stainless. I got a nice big, deep one. I hate a shallow kitchen sink.
Thanks. Our friends have one and they also love it. If they had a workstation version, we'd consider it for the kitchen. As it is, we're planning on using SILGRANIT sinks for laundry and bar areas.
From what I read from recommendations, don't buy a stainless steel sink higher than 18 gauge.
I have had nothing but 18 gauge sinks in this house - never had a single problem. Even my old one that I replaced (with a much deeper one) looked like a nearly new finish.
A lot of people will spend the money on a 16 gauge (falling for the marketing), but there is no reason to do so unless you plan on beating the hell out of your sink LOL.
I have had nothing but 18 gauge sinks in this house - never had a single problem. Even my old one that I replaced (with a much deeper one) looked like a nearly new finish.
A lot of people will spend the money on a 16 gauge (falling for the marketing), but there is no reason to do so unless you plan on beating the hell out of your sink LOL.
I feel like it would only take one errant dropping of a heavy cast iron or enameled pan to do the damage.
Again, I could be totally wrong, but I don't think that it's a long term cumulative benefit so much as it's simply "this is beefier and can take a bigger whack," even if I don't intend to do so.
I have had nothing but 18 gauge sinks in this house - never had a single problem. Even my old one that I replaced (with a much deeper one) looked like a nearly new finish.
A lot of people will spend the money on a 16 gauge (falling for the marketing), but there is no reason to do so unless you plan on beating the hell out of your sink LOL.
Many cheaper sinks are 20 or 22 gauge. From many expert reviews these are not recommended; 18 gauge is the highest you should go.
20 or 22 gauge - eek!! I would expect that in a low end builder flip.
The thing with even 18 gauge is that when the sink is stamped/drawn, the corners and sides of the sink are no longer 18 gauge as the material is stretched. That's why I personally prefer welded sinks as the material is the same thickness throughout the bowl.
It probably depends on the price point, and the kind of sink (stainless vs enamel vs stone, etc).
I'm not familiar w/all the different brands. But I bought an enamel covered cast iron Kohler sink for my last house...it was beautiful. I could tell the quality in the finish and the apparent thickness of the enamel.
Budget stainless steel is probably pretty much the same, no matter the brand.
There is a higher quality stainless steel in my current house. Don't know the brand. I suspect it's the same quality as others in its price point. But no stainless sink has ever matched the beauty and usefulness of the Kohler enamel covered cast iron sink I used to have.
You didn't define "best." That term means different things to different people. If you want to really know about various qualities of various brands and types of sinks, you might want to consult Consumer Reports or another unbiased source that tests the various qualities of brands of sinks.
I feel like it would only take one errant dropping of a heavy cast iron or enameled pan to do the damage.
Again, I could be totally wrong, but I don't think that it's a long term cumulative benefit so much as it's simply "this is beefier and can take a bigger whack," even if I don't intend to do so.
Well, I have used cast iron pans and dutch ovens for 35+ years. I have never damaged a sink yet. But if think you will, then by all means spend more money.
Many cheaper sinks are 20 or 22 gauge. From many expert reviews these are not recommended; 18 gauge is the highest you should go.
People looking for a cheap sink will buy a cheap sink. You can certainly find them in Lowe's or HD. 20 or even 22 is actually just fine for a bar sink.
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