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Stainless vs. Blanco Silgranite Sink

4 years ago

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I am remodeling my kitchen and have read most everything I can find on the internet. I have had a SS sink for 27 years without any issues. The only question i have is has anyone had any problems with their composite granite sinks chipping. I have only seen one review that talks about this being a problem. We use our kitchen a lot and hand wash a lot of the time so I want to be sure that this will be the best choice for us.

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mabeldingeldine

4 years ago

I installed a Blanco Silgranite sink in my former home. I used the sink grid that came with it, and had no problems with chipping or scratching, and we used that kitchen hard, lost of cooking and preserving food from the veggie garden. I was very happy with it. New house, big stainless sink. It looks grungy all the time from water spots on the walls. I kind of miss the Blanco sink.

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mainenell
4 years ago
I lean towards the practical side of things. So I am SS gal all the way! It will take just about any abuse you throw at at and still not be damaged. The thinner gauge ones may develop a dent, or they may become less shined, but they will still hold water. The only issue I’ve seen is the track for drop ins can rust out. And I wouldn’t recommend reinstalling one as the edges may not be true and flat anymore.

The composite granites sometimes crack and can stain, depending on color and brand.

As an example, I had a customer in who’s contractor had cleaned his brushes from paint priming in the sink and not cleaned it up. They were having trouble getting the primer off. In SS I would just use a green scrubby and that paint would have come off.

Yes, I think the composite granite and quartz sinks can chip.
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Before.

After.

Oops. I fibbed.
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