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Do you have to have a sink grid?

3 years ago

I just bought this 36inch fireclay farm sink. Do y’all think it’s that necessary to have a sink grid? They are quite pricy ($107 for the one that fits this sink) so before I make the plunge, I’d like to know if it’s actually necessary? Thanks in advance

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K R

3 years ago

I have a stainless sink and I have one, never knew I needed one until I had one. They’re very useful. With the type of sink you have I definitely would have one to prevent scratches. All kinds of things like knives and other sharp objects could scratch the bottom.

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mxk3 z5b_MI
3 years ago
With a fireclay sink - yes.
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Muriel Thompson
3 years ago
My mom’s sink has a grid and it annoys me to no end. I don’t really understand the point of having a sink that needs to be babied enough to have its own protective gear. So if it were my sink—I’d go without the grid.
Diane
3 years ago
I have one and love it , my last sink did end up with scratches from the heavy stove grates and bigger pots.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
You're one dropped pot from catastrophe without a grid with a fireclay sink.
Shannon_WI
3 years ago
With a fireclay or enameled cast iron sink I think a grid is a necessity. I have a stainless steel sink and don’t think a grid is needed for stainless steel cause I don’t care about scratches in my stainless steel. And a grid is one more thing to have to clean, and they can accumulate gunk in the nooks and crannies. But fireclay can crack, so I’d have a grid with a fireclay sink.
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With a large sink it is very nice to have a grid, so that you can set any hand-washed dishes to dry on the grid on the side of the sink and still use the other side.

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