Touch up old, cast iron farmhouse sink?
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Adv/disadv of farmhouse vs regular undermount sink?
Comments (10)We also have an Arts & Crafts home of the same era....we have an undermount now and are sticking with that in the remodel (but switching from stainless to either cast iron or Silgranit to get more of a period look). We like the ability to be able to wipe the counter directly into the sink, which is trickier, though possible, with farmhouse sinks. We also have a wall-mount faucet and it just worked better in general to have the flexibility of controlling how and where to place the sink and backsplash from that perspective. (We also don't and won't have a garbage disposal, but it's been fine to just have a drain catch and empty it periodically.) The other reason we steered clear of farmhouse sinks was just that they're very, very popular where we live right now, so you see them in every third house you go into (whatever the era). I love the look, but was a little afraid it would date the kitchen. And we're really happy with the functionality of the undermount sink and counter setup we have now (only changing it b/c the counters are too shallow for a dishwasher) and didn't want to mess with a good thing. For what it's worth, I wouldn't worry too much about the look of either being more or less appropriate to your home---farmhouse sinks are beautiful (and have their own sets of pros and cons) but are not exactly what your house would have had originally either. (For that you have to go with a salvaged sink or replicas like the gorgeous sinks Sign of the Crab makes---but they're pricey and take up a LOT of counter real estate!) I'd go with whichever you like the looks and functionality of better, if there are not other factors swinging you one way or the other. They're just different. Oh, and if you don't know what an air gap is you are probably fortunate enough not to need one! :) They are little devices intended to prevent the dishwasher and drain from creating a siphon/vacuum where water may be sucked out of or into the dishwasher from the drain when it's not supposed to be flowing that way. The air gap lets a tiny amount of air in to break the seal so that there is no siphon effect. Fortunately, contractors have found inventive ways to put air gaps in without going through the counter, and many modern dishwasher makers have figured out drainage configurations and design strategies that prevent the problem from occurring in the first place. Unfortunately, California and Nevada both codified air gaps on the counter as a requirement, and a dishwasher installed without one can fail inspection. *sigh*...See MoreCast iron undermount farmhouse sink?
Comments (5)I don't really know much about apron front sinks, but got a partial answer about sinks in general from the manager of a high end store. Kohlers, according to him, are one of the best brands of cast iron sinks. But the reason there are so few porcelain on cast iron sinks nowadays is that they consider the enamel ones to be "higher quality". Enamel is baked at a higher temperature, so has a harder finish and is less prone to staining. It supposedly doesn't mark as easily to begin with as well. But what I don't get is why they see all these folks going for unsupported solid fireclay and don't get that we want ceramic sinks! The thing about enamel is that it feels like a metal sink. It clanks :) I mean, if it's well insulated it won't clank during regular use, but if you knock on it it clanks. Porcelain, fireclay and the like clink. Big difference :) Porcelain over cast iron doesn't feel any different than fireclay (though some of the glazing feels different) but it's not nearly as prone to chipping and cracking because of the big heavy thick metal substrate :)...See MoreLooking for reviews on 33" Almeria Cast Iron Farmhouse Sink
Comments (12)We went with the Kohler Whitehaven, which I ordered from a seller on Houzz. When the contractors opened the box to install the sink (about three months after we had received it), they discovered that it was cracked in a couple places. Kohler replaced the sink and in fact sent the replacement by rush mail in order to not delay the rest of the kitchen project. We love the sink and the experience with Kohler was by far my best customer service experience ever, which I believe is one of the reasons people love Kohler products. I highly recommend this sink and I also highly recommend opening products as soon as you receive them to check for damage!...See MoreAny recs for a good white cast iron farmhouse sink?
Comments (6)For those wondering if cast iron sinks last, my current sink is a white cast iron + enamel. It has lasted since my grandmother's time....so 30+ years. I'd just like to change to the farmhouse style + feel it may be risky to install a 30+ year old sink in a new kitchen. I'll definitely look into the Kohler Whitehaven!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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