" I understand that the Franke sinks are not identical in size. Is that going to pose a problem if I have the sink replaced? " No. "Also, I saw that there is a repair kit. Do you know if it works for cracks as well a scratches and if it does the job or is replacing the sink the best option?" Repair kits won't work. You need replacement. " My contractor says it is too risky to try to replace the sink." His is mistaken. " Apparently, you know something that he does not." I've done several hundred sink replacements; virtually all without removing the countertop. " Will you contact me at the email above so we can discuss this problem." Joseph Corlett, 248-842-5693, loosedeckcannon@gmail.com "What about refinishing the sink like they do bathtubs?" Go ahead, set your money on fire. These folks did before they called me:

you should never have to replace it, unless your replacing the rest of the kitchen due to earthquake, tornado or fire...ha! but seriously, don't worry about or plan for things that are a long shot/problem...the right contractor would know how to replace it if needed(but it would be a pain in the rear) but mention the possibility for the install and that way they can avoid running screws in places that cant be accessed later most of the bib sinks are made from good quality SS(even the no-name brands, which get re-labeled to brands anyway) And I prefer to build a small frame inside the sink base to hold the weight, which then could be removed if needed and ease the removal of the sink...

We recently got our Shaw's and measured it as we are trying to build the cabinet. The sink is supposed to be 10 inches deep but it is fractionally deeper in the center and tapers to the edges -- it is loaf shaped rather than cleanly rectangular and ever so slightly deeper on one side than the other. My husband had already made the enclosure thinking 10 inches and now he is taking it apart to shave off a bit to make adequate space for the deepest point in the sink. We were all warned to wait for the sink . . . .

"Trebruchet, do you fabricate or strictly repair?" I recently gave a potential customer a price of $2,400.00 or so for a solid surface bathroom vanity with a coved backsplash recently. She's having granite put in for $1,000.00. I will hand out Frosty's at the Wendy's drive thru before I'll give my level of service, expertise, and quality at competitive granite pricing. I've found the secret to the repair business is cost effectiveness. I'm usually never competing against other repair persons, I'm competing against new/replacement work. There is an attractive window for customers somewhere between $0.00. and replacement. If I can hit the sweet spot by making it look 80% better and still be less than the down payment on new tops, I get the job. I've refused work before too; several times. Told the folks their house was too nice and the tops too far gone and to use the money they would have paid me to buy new tops.