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White ceramic or stainless steel sink?

2 years ago

I am doing a new kitchen with a double sink. I love the look of the white porcelain but have always had stainless steel to be cautious. Could I have some feedback on the white porcelain/ceramic sinks please?

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PRO
Serendipity Interior Design
2 years ago
I have found that the white ceramic stains easily and stainless steel will make them popping sound rather than cracking under really high heat . I prefer the stainless steel and I have found this as really great option , colour sink with a stainless steel base AXIX sink . This is the website for Corian but you can clad these sinks with stone or any other product through your Joinery team
PRO
Compass Kitchens
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Hi Kylie, What is the Style of your Kitchen?

If you can post an image of the sinks you are considering to use, this may also help.

Malcolm
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Kylie
Original Author
2 years ago
This is the sort of look I am going for. I am not kind to my sinks so have always used high quality s.s. Further reading suggests ‘fireclay’ is the most durable of the porcelain. Any thoughts?
PRO
Compass Kitchens
2 years ago
Hi Kylie, Yes ceramic Fireclay sinks are perfect for this Federation Shaker style kitchen. We use lots of these type of sink in Kitchens, Laundries and Bathrooms, and don't worry, they are very very durable and very easy to keep clean. I have also never seen one crack from heat shock.

Hope this helps, Malcolm.
Kylie
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you Malcolm. This gives me confidence. Your kitchens are beautiful!

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