Sinks, Kitchen Sinks s in the kitchen or bathroom:

Acrylic - Abrasion-resistant, lightweight, and offered in a wide spectrum of shapes and styles. It s more expensive, though, and may scratch.

Cast iron - Classic, long lasting material that absorbs sound wonderfully. Retains heat longer than most materials, and resists almost any structural damage.

Copper - An environmental choice as much as an aesthetic one. These are usually going to be recycled and re purposed from other copper products, melted down, and purified into its original pure elemental state. From there, it s hammered and shaped into a new sink.

Fireclay - Acid- and alkali-resistant and is easily cleaned with abrasive pads and powders. Durable and will stand up to daily usage.

Granite - This easy-to-maintain form of natural stone is the second hardest material found in the Earth s surface behind diamonds. This versatile material is also resistant to stains and heat.

Silgranit - Durable and heat resistant up to 536 degrees F (in case a volcano erupts in your sink). Made of 80 percent granite, mixed with acrylic resin for the feel and touch of natural stone.

Stainless steel - Won t stain, rust, or corrode very easily, and is an incredibly popular option of sink material. Stainless steel is 100 percent recyclable.

T empered glass - An incredibly durable material, it s physically and thermally stronger than standard glass.

Your kitchen sink is going to have a few significant differences from your bathroom sink. In the kitchen, choose from the main sink (where the majority of your tasks will be done) or a bar sink (a complementary sink that s smaller, but can still accommodate virtually any job). Laundry sinks are also a huge help as an auxiliary fixture in the garage laundry room.