Me again! I am having a new sink unit in the kitchen.I've always had stainless steel,but fancy a change.Thinking of having a white ceramic sink.Has anybody got one? What are they like compared to s/s.?Pros and cons please.Many thanks.jean
2007-09-22 00:50:09 · 15 answers · asked by JEAN C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
There are different grades of ceramic, the better ones are more expensive but worth it, be careful not to put anything with solvents in there, ie paint brush cleaners or whit spirit, if left in they will damage it.
2007-09-22 03:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stainless Steel Butler Sink
2016-11-10 06:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like ceramic. When I see stainless steel I think of cafeterias and restaurants.
When you buy ceramic check that the sink is not distorted. They sometimes are in the firing. Ceramic sinks are heavier that SS so the unit needs to be more robust.
A full-on ceramic sink is expensive. Most "ceramic" sinks these days are resin with a "ceramic" coating. They come in retro styles like "butler" sinks.
You can get reclaimed sinks from architectural slavage. I have 2 in my barn (but I'm in France!)
2007-09-22 01:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had both and now have a stainless again. I liked my ceramic but it scratched easily and stood out prominently. My new stainless is an undermount so it's barely noticeable and doesn't seem to be a problem with cleaning. The new stainless steel cleaners work great too.
2007-09-22 02:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a matter of personal preference. Both are easy to clean and last for a long time. Stains are easily removed with a bleaching cleanser. If you plan to sell your house, you may want to go with a stainless steel sink to match the stainless steel appliances many people prefer these days.
2016-03-13 05:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a white ceramic sink and I love it. They don't scratch as easily as people think. My sink is 15 years old and looks great. Of course there are a few small scratches, but that just adds to the character. When the time comes to replace it, if ever, I will get the very same sink.
2007-09-22 01:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had stainless steel, plastic, and am now the proud owner of a gorgeous old belfast sink.. I love it, SOOO much better than the others (in my opinion) In fact I got a whole 'new' kitchen (we bought a 1860s house but the kitchen was a yuk 1970s)..I now have a gorgeous solid oak kitchen with granite worktops and a solid oak work tops.. all for £500 .. 2nd hand from ebay.. (took weeks of scouring the site,but little gems come up occasionally).. good luck.. x
2007-09-23 10:15:12 · answer #7 · answered by izo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would defintely recommend ceramic, so much easier to keep clean, no problems with limescale, watermarks etc. The one thing I would say is that you do have to be careful, hubby put a chip in the sink edge after just 3 days throwing a knife into the sink.
2007-09-22 00:59:24 · answer #8 · answered by wildrose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ceramic Sinks Pros And Cons
2016-12-30 05:47:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. Ask in you dealers to look at a Butler or Belfast Sink this might be what you are thinking of. For easy clean, deep bowl,constant rubbing on the bottom discolours can be protected with mat,They do granite sink tops or compound sinks have a look you will be pleasantly surprised. good luck
2007-09-23 09:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋