Our substrait is plywood as well. We wanted it to approximate the 3cm granite on the other counters so we used two layers of marine grade plywood. Marine grade isn't necessary, but we had it on site from our shower construction and didn't mind the extra protection it gives in a water area. Our fabricators came out three times with the counters to do a dry run on the fit, then went back, cut, banged, etc and finally arrived at the finished product. Between the raised counter, the corner sink, the runnels going into a sink, integrating the sink, integrating the backsplash and wrapping the front around the bends in and out, they said it was the most complicated countertop they have ever done. I thought it was pretty simple actually heh heh (it's so much easier to be the designer LOL) Our sink is actually not an exact matched finish to the counters. It went in shiny like any new sink, but after a few months of use it's patina is pretty much the same as the counter. So I think with yours the finishes will blend quickly. My sink had a rim on it (it was able to be installed either as an undermount or overmount because it was a commercial sink). To put the runnels in on the corner they had to chop a bit off of one corner. I was worried how it would look, but really, it's totally seamless. That's what you'll get with a good fabricator. They really do wonderful work, just be sure to ask to see some of their work before you go with whoever you pick. Sometimes cheap means weld marks, dings, etc. You don't want that :) "igloochic-love the faucet! Did you replace it or modify it? Faucet shopping is on my list of things to do...It looks easier to clean without the coils. How on earth did they integrate your sink so well/seamlessly? That looks great!" Those are both KWC Systema faucets. The tall one was actually our first choice. We wanted the reach, and that professional look, but once it was installed, it didn't really work in the windows. We have two friends who have that same faucet and they love it. Cleaning the springs is not an issue at all (they really don't get dirty, even here in dusty alaska). It's a gorgeous and heavy faucet, which was also part of the problem. That swing arm weighed a ton, which was GREAT for use! It functions so easily, smooth movements, etc., but the head is heavy, and given the proximity of the windows, we had grave concerns about it hitting a window and breaking it. We have a 3 year old who loves to play in water and I could just see that thing getting a little shove...it takes a crane to bring in windows to the location, so we figured it was cheaper to buy another expensive faucet than to replace the windows at some point heh heh So that tall one is sitting in a box in the garage waiting for me to decide what to do with it. Poor darling...it's lonely for a nice kitchen heh heh (it's next to a plastic shop sink now...I think it needs to be humbled a bit) :oP So we went for the shorter Systema, but it's still nice and heavy. The visual is better for the location than the taller one, and it does not have the open swing the spring one had (I prefer the open swing frankly, but not with a 3 year old and windows). I'll probably use the tall one in the victorian house...or sell it...gad I don't know LOL (Our remodel is like a shop project from little boy hell...it seems to be together but we have LOTS of extra parts).

Yes, with a Rohl farm sink. Very happy with these as they are impervious to everything and work perfectly with the gray tones in my kitchen. They get countertop cleaner (or hot water) and a wipe down with a dry microfiber cloth. Very good for little kiddos since any mess will never be a problem. They can be wiped down with alcohol to disinfect, which I did this past winter when DH had a bad bug. However, you must be able to accept/appreciate scratches which build to patina. Had gorgeous marble in our apartment and loved it. We don't have an island here in the house but if I had one I could easily go with stainless on the perimeter and marble on the island. Or at least stainless around the sink and range. The only thing I didn't love about the marble was around the sink as I'm fussy. And I found I had to reseal every 6 to 8 months but that may just have been my particular stone. The Italian carrara marbles are quite hard. Alternately, I would consider one of the Caesarstones as I've seen them installed and they look great, easy to work with in terms of color and tile and are low maintenance. I'm not a granite person though I do have some in our laundry room (long story). It's fine there but I wouldn't love it for my kitchen.

As an update to this old thread, it looks like Maplecraft contracts production of its stainless steel products to Lasertron. You'll see an identical picture on both sites. Also, St. Charles has returned as a manufacturer of luxury stainless steel cabinetry in 2019 with a New York City showroom. Stoll Industries also does a nice collection of stainless steel cabinet doors with artsy touches.

We just had stainless counters installed. I can tell you how we sourced and priced it. We have an L shape that is 13'9" in one direction and about 5' in the other direction. Near the corner is a double integrated sink and a drain board (sloped area, but no runnels). We tried getting quotes from 4 sheet metal fabricators in San Diego - the cheapest was $6000, the most expensive was $8000. We started giving up our dream of stainless counters. Then my husband went to restaurant supply place - he asked if they could make it. Their quote was $3700 (plus shipping and tax). It worked out to just over $4000 as the final number. It was fabricated up in Los Angeles by a vendor they work with. This put the pricing less than the silestone counter we had been considering. Ours is a 16 guage. We also have a turned up backsplash... which added tot he cost. We've had it in for 3 weeks. We've made pizza dough and pie dough on it - great surface for both. It's super easy to clean. If I could reclaim the section full of power tools (we're mid-remodel and DIY) I'd be thrilled. Sorry for the poor quality of this picture - this was taken the night we lifted it into place. I was tired and the flash was giving me fits. Here's a cluttered daylight picture of the integrated sink.