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Elkay Quartz Luxe sink colors

4 years ago

Hi! We are considering several Elkay Quartz Luxe sink colors for our Cambria Berkeley countertop. Parchment, Caviar, or Chestnut would work nicely. I’ve read some favorable reviews on these sinks in general. i was wondering if anyone has used Parchment before and experienced any staining with dark liquids such as wine, tomato sauce, or beet juice? Any input on any of the three colors if you have this type of sink is appreciated.

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Joseph Corlett, LLC

4 years ago

I think it's spectacular. I even gave her a discount because I wanted to do this color so badly. Note the red toaster.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
IMO stainless is still the best choice for sinks and works with every counter top.
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hazelcraddock
4 years ago
I have an Elkay quartz Luxe undermount double bowl in Parchment. You must rinse it immediately when emptying glasses of coffee, iced tea, soda, cranberry juice,tomato juice, any sauce or gravy. Also, the rings around the disposal and drain collect discoloration or yucky stuff - this may be our water system. I often wish I had a darker color or my old Kohler sink.
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HU-239002513
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you Patricia. I had a SS sink in my previous home in the city, which had hard water. It scratched and showed water spots over time. In our current home we have a water softener, but I plan to get protective grids whatever we purchase., as we have kids at home.

Thank you, Hazel, for your quick reply. . Regarding the rings around the disposal and drain: Is your sink equipped with Elway’s ”Smart Drain”? If I am not mistaken, the manufacturer recommends the InSinkErator disposal. We were hoping to keep our practically new Badger brand. We do have a water softener and I am hoping that helps a bit. I realize stain resistant is not the same as stain proof, and we will be washing coffee and sauce off regularly. I appreciate your advice.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
The Elkay Quartz Luxe is probably my second best selling sink. I won't show the bright white (Ricotta) sample to my potential customers and so far have only sold one off white (Parchment). My first Marciano (bright red) is going in next week. I can't wait.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
" If I am not mistaken, the manufacturer recommends the InSinkErator disposal. We were hoping to keep our practically new Badger brand."

No Badger with a Quartz Luxe. Insinkerator, or an identical style, is the only disposal that works with this sink.
HU-239002513
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you, Joseph! We went with the chestnut. Will add an InSinkErator to the shopping list.
massagerocks
4 years ago
Joseph Corlett, why wont you show the Ricotta color?
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
It's bright white. I don't want to hear about how it's performing in a year. It may be fine, but in these interwebby days, it's an unnecessary business risk I don't have to take.
massagerocks
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Thanks Joseph..hve a couple other questions for you if ok on this thread?
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
Fire away please.
massagerocks
4 years ago
Joseph, we are doing a new build. I like this sink. You mentioned its your second best selling sink. Wondering what your best seller is? Do you have experience with the silvermist color (staining/watermarks)? Do you have any installation tips I could pass on to my builder? I really appreciate all your very helpful adviice...thanks.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I sell the Kohler 3821 undermounted most of all. Silvermist is a very popular color; I have to wait on mine. I retrofit all my sinks; your builder should have no trouble if the top goes on last.
bettyp503
4 years ago
Considering the Elkay Quartz undermount sink in Marachino (red) for my new kitchen. Has anyone tried this color sink?
bettyp503
4 years ago
I love my new red Elkay quartz sink! Thanks for your photos Joseph Corlett.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
4 years ago
Nice!

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