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We are gearing up for a full kitchen remodel and need some advice for kitchen sinks. We have cabinets picked out and have an idea for counter tops. My wife has decided that she wants a farmhouse sink but is unsure of the material.
copper
cast iron (enameled in any color)
soap stone
composite stone
stainless
Any suggestions?
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Don't get one with square corners inside they're a bitch to clean.
All have drawbacks... Stainless with develop scratches overtime... Copper gets banged up real easily.. Cast iron Enamaled can chip... And the other 2 have no idea on WTF they are.... I went with Stainless just because it can take a beating and still look halfway decent...
Get a silgranit sink, they are the most durable sink you can get. Blanco is a popular brand. After 5 years ours still looks brand new. All the drawbacks that Reiko mentioned you do not have to worry about with silgranit.
--Joe
Depends on the use, do you have kids in the house?
I just replaced my cast iron enamel with a good quality stainless, don't
buy the cheapest one either.
My advice is to get a large Undermount single bowl stainless sink. We had a Franke in our old house and loved it. The new house has one of those bowl sinks with the small sink has the disposal. Such a waste we hardly use the large side. If you are talking about farmhouse sink Are you referring to the ones with the front of the sink exposed. Requires a open cabinet of sorts.
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Copper is a natrual antiseptic anti-microbial and if your going for a rustic look... just get a hand hammerd one and you dont have to worry about it being banged up.
Does anyone have experience with fireclay?