Sharon
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 22:48:11 GMT -5
Posts: 11,164
|
Post by Sharon on Jan 19, 2011 23:27:03 GMT -5
My Mom is redoing her kitchen and is considering a granite sink. However she doesn't know anyone who has ever had one so she asked me to post this. Do you have a granite sink? Do you like it or do you wish you hadn't gotten one? I think she is considering white since all her appliances are white. She is getting new cupboards, counter top, sink, and flooring.
I like check back tomorrow for responses. Thanks.
|
|
|
Post by efco on Jan 20, 2011 8:35:09 GMT -5
A granite sink will have some drawbacks. It's heavy because it is made from a solid piece of stone. They tend to have a flat bottom compared with a conventional sink so water will not drain as well. And because granite is a porous stone, it will need to be reseal regularly. Also, the average price for one is between $1000 - $2500. And because it is a very hard surface, you will have a greater chance of breaking a glass if it hits the sink with too much force. That being said, it is a very durable product that will last for a long time.
|
|
|
Post by efco on Jan 20, 2011 8:36:06 GMT -5
You could also look into a granite composite sink.
|
|
swamp
Community Leader
Don't be a fool. Call me!
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 16:03:22 GMT -5
Posts: 45,335
|
Post by swamp on Jan 20, 2011 8:59:19 GMT -5
We have granite counter tops with a stainless steel sink. Undermount (MM knows all!) I haven't heard of a granite sink either.... Same here. I'm happy with the stainless. A double sink was about $300 through Lowe's. And the undermount ROCKS!
|
|
KaraBoo
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2010 17:14:51 GMT -5
Posts: 3,076
|
Post by KaraBoo on Jan 20, 2011 9:16:48 GMT -5
I'm not sure if my mom has a granite sink or not (it's white, so it might be porcelain), but I know when she first had it and the granite counter tops installed, she was constantly breaking dishes. It took her about 3 months to finally get to the point of knowing how to set things down without cracking them (both on the counters and in the sink).
|
|
swamp
Community Leader
Don't be a fool. Call me!
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 16:03:22 GMT -5
Posts: 45,335
|
Post by swamp on Jan 20, 2011 9:20:36 GMT -5
I'm not sure if my mom has a granite sink or not (it's white, so it might be porcelain), but I know when she first had it and the granite counter tops installed, she was constantly breaking dishes. It took her about 3 months to finally get to the point of knowing how to set things down without cracking them (both on the counters and in the sink). Really?! I've got granite countertops and I can't say I've ever broken anything by setting it down on the counter. At my previous house, I had a porcelain sink and I did have a few casualties in the drinking glasses, though.
|
|
Sharon
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 22:48:11 GMT -5
Posts: 11,164
|
Post by Sharon on Jan 20, 2011 9:43:05 GMT -5
The sinks we saw at the home show did have a sloping bottom so the water would drain. I guess they are crushed granite rathar than a solid piece of granite. The supposed advantages are that the color is all the way through so it doesn't show if you should chip or scratch the sink. They are also supposed to be really hard to chip or crack which would explain the increased dish breakage.
|
|
KaraBoo
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2010 17:14:51 GMT -5
Posts: 3,076
|
Post by KaraBoo on Jan 20, 2011 9:50:43 GMT -5
Maybe I have my mom's stories backwards then. I know she's broken them in the sink. Maybe the counter stories is where they have slipped out of her hands and shattered on the counter. I know of at least one glass that ended up in a millions pieces from slipping out of her hands.
|
|
verrip1
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 13:41:19 GMT -5
Posts: 2,992
|
Post by verrip1 on Jan 20, 2011 12:22:18 GMT -5
Granite sounds like a pain. I prefer Corian.
|
|
sheilaincali
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 17:55:24 GMT -5
Posts: 4,131
|
Post by sheilaincali on Jan 20, 2011 14:22:56 GMT -5
because of the added weight of granite sinks sometimes extra reinforcing has to be added to support them. As for breaking glasses and things- when you wash dishes as the float in that water it is easy to hit the side of the sink while washing them. Granite is not a forgiving surface.
|
|
Beemermom
Initiate Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 23:08:32 GMT -5
Posts: 78
|
Post by Beemermom on Jan 20, 2011 14:32:29 GMT -5
I have a granite sink and love it...is guaranteed to never stain and have had it about 3 years & still looks new. Next time you're in Lowe's look at the "granite" sinks...they are not exceedingly heavy and don't require extra reinforcing....they are not as heavy as a granite countertop.
|
|
Deleted
Joined: May 9, 2024 2:46:43 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2011 19:43:41 GMT -5
I think I would want a more practical material for my kitchen sink. (something that was non-porous, or that I couldn't damage by pitching a hot pan full of whatever in there and then forgetting about it for a few days... not that I would do such a thing - I just like the option)
I'd think this would be beautiful as a sink material in a powder room or other room where I didn't need it to be quite so utilitarian.
|
|
deziloooooo
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 16:22:04 GMT -5
Posts: 10,723
|
Post by deziloooooo on Jan 20, 2011 22:39:53 GMT -5
|
|