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Posted by Art on October 20, 2006, 1:13 pm
Is the Corian dark? I always bought white. Indeed scratches show up in the
dark colors.
>I have had white enamel on cast iron in many homes with no problems.
> Occasionally, in my well-traveled renter days, I would get an enamel on
> cast iron sink that had a chip in the enamel, so apparently that can
> happen, but I have never managed to chip one no matter what I dropped
> on it, so don't know how the previous residents managed to pull that
> off.
>
> I have never had a problem with staining in any but the very oldest
> ones, in which the enamel had been scratched and worn away over the
> years, and even then I was usually able to remove staining with a
> bleach soaking. Rust staining could be a problem, but if you take the
> usual care to avoid it (don't leave SOS pads on the sink, don't leave
> damp cast iron or rust-prone metals in the sink, etc.), I don't see it
> being a problem.
>
> I've also had many stainless steel sinks and actually, based on my
> experience, find them no harder and no easier to maintain -- just
> different.
>
> Currently, I have a bathroom sink made of Corian (the vanity top and
> sink are one seamless piece) and have found it scratches readily. Not
> big, deep gouges, but it takes more care than I would have expected
> (based on Corian's advertising, having had no prior experience with it)
> to avoid fine scratches. That's the one sink material I've had that I
> wouldn't recommend.
>
> Jo Ann
>
> 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.
>
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