Ok. Glad that I find this post. I, too, am considering this One-bowl Elkay sink (Model# HD523566) because I want the largest sink I can get for my 30" base cabinet. This one is 27"; the best I can find in the market. I picked up from Home Depot. It looks beautiful, gorgeous, large and heavy. Installing is not an issue for me as my plumber will do it. I'm concerned with the rust and the upkeep that a few reviewers mentioned. I have a sink from the builder that I've been using for 18 years. I would not believe that this is a better grade than this Elkay model. I checked Kohler's website for care instructions on their SS sink and noticed that their statement is just what Elkay mentioned. So, what's the difference? I think these are standard care for SS. I just got off the phone with an Elkay rep. She said that should not happen; however, by asking her more questions, I was able to dig further. This model is an 18 gauge (the thickness) and 301 (combination of Nickel and Chromium). That level of nickel & chromium is what makes the product more resistant to rust and corrosion. A 304 is better. So she gave me a comparable model LSR2722PD - same size with a 304. The price more than doubles. My next step is to check if there really is a big difference bet. the 301 & 304 in terms of corrosion. Is that what makes the difference or are these reviewers are now noticing problems that they probably have even with their old sinks? Overrstock.com just sent me a Kraus that they have on sale for $179 which includes all the accessories. The dimension might be smaller. I would not want to go smaller because I have a fairly large size kitchen but 30 in cabinet which limits me. Will see.

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.

I am close to starting a kitchen renovation that includes an Elkay Quartz Luxe in Silvermist. My son bought a home that has an Elkay classic quartz in black. He already has a white cloudy stain in the faint shape of a circle-like a bowl- that sat in the sink. They have no idea what could have caused this to happen and have tried everything to remove it but it seems to be permanent. So now I am worried and wonder I should switch to stainless. Is it not ok to leave dishes sit in a quartz sink when you are rushing out the door to work or having a midnight snack?

@lcm1986 I do not remember seeing the logo on there so the counter/tile contractor (or the plumber) removed it during install. Assuming one of them did, they did a good job because I cannot see any remnants from where the logo would have been located. I believe our counter contractor physically placed and set the sink, and then the plumber made all of the connections, installed the hardware and disposal, etc.