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Need Kitchen Sink suggestions ? grinder 10-19-2006
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Posted by Jack on October 19, 2006, 9:59 am



grinder wrote:
> We are replacing kitchen sink with new drop-in, plain white but can't
> decide which type of material to purchase. We want a sink that is
> easy to clean and will resist scratches and marks.
>
> We find several types of materials, all of which brag about their
> great finish but would like opinions from actual users.
>
> We have a RO unit so must have at least 5 holes cut in the sink for
> connecting faucets etc. Can all materials be drilled for these
> connections?
>
> We have been told that enamel on cast iron is tough but will show a
> mark whenever a pan is placed in the sink??
>
> Other materials show less marks but are subject to scratches??
>
> All opinions and help appreciated.

Been around for 90 yrs and seen a few sinks in my time from Toyko to
Istanbul
My advice, a good grade double deep stainless. Will serve any need
that arises now and in the future. Not cheap exactly but worth ever
penny.
Jack


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Posted by Art on October 19, 2006, 12:32 pm

> After the last one had me going, I can't wait to see how this one
> transpires..
> Searcher
>
The last one In retrospect dumping the salt OUT OF the bags into wheel
barrow ( clean) spreading around the pool with shovel might of been a better
idea, to bad I didn't think of that.



Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on October 19, 2006, 12:35 pm

> After the last one had me going, I can't wait to see how this one
> transpires..
> Searcher
>
The last one In retrospect dumping the salt OUT OF the bags into wheel
barrow ( clean) spreading around the pool with shovel might of been a better
idea, to bad I didn't think of that.



Posted by Art on October 20, 2006, 1:11 pm



>> We have a porcelein on cast iron Kohler. Finish is worn out after 9
>> years. Will be going with Corian soon but otherwise I would go with a
>> deep stainless steel double sink drilled at the factory. Consumer
>> Reports says thickness doesn't matter but my parents have a cheap thin
>> one and even though the faucet is mounted tightly it flexes because of
>> the thin stainless steel rim.
>
> Better ones often have some sort of coating underneath, which lowers noise
> (from clattering objects in sink, and running water), and, I suspect, help
> keeps a sink full of water hot longer, if you're soaking things in one
> side and washing in the other.

Even the cheap one has a coating.



Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on October 20, 2006, 1:18 pm

> After the last one had me going, I can't wait to see how this one
> transpires..
> Searcher
>
The last one In retrospect dumping the salt OUT OF the bags into wheel
barrow ( clean) spreading around the pool with shovel might of been a better
idea, to bad I didn't think of that.



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