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Granite vs. Stainless Steel Sinks

5 years ago

I am in the process of doing a small kitchen remodel. I am going to have quartz countertops installed, so I am getting a new sink. My original plan was to go with a regular stainless steel sink. However, someone at Lowes suggested I check out a granite sink. For those that have purchased a granite sink, what do you think? Are you happy or do you wish you had gone another route?

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kazmom
5 years ago
We are getting a Blanco Silgranite sink in large part due to all the positive feedback on GW. I think you will find most people that have them like them.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
5 years ago
I've installed quite a few quartz sinks and none of my customers have complained. Almost no one is buying fully divided double bowl sinks these days.
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artemis_ma
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I put in a Silgranite sink, too. I think either that, or a stainless steel is going to be fine... but I went with Silgranite in my case because the appearance of stainless steel wasn't going to work in my vision of my kitchen. (Silgranite comes in a variety of colors.)

I love my Silgranite sink! (Actually, I have two, a prep sink as well.)

As with strob06, I first learned of them when I joined this website. No regrets.
salex
5 years ago
I have a sink-bowl black composite granite (Kraus, not Silgranite). I love it more than my stainless steel prep sink. It looks fabulous (IMO) and functions well (easy to clean).

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