Kitchen Sinks, But Which: Stainless Steel, Ceramic, Granit? Anything Else? Fitted Above, From Under?

[gl556tr]

I am preparing to fit new bits and pieces in the kitchen. The current stage is looking for a suitable kitchen sink, which could be round and two-staged.
I find stainless steel noisy and am considering alternatives. I would appreciate advice from those who have experience with kitchen sinks made from other alternative materials, in particular regarding noise, minimal cleaning.

Also, I see some sinks can be fitted from under the working surface, which would give a freer and cleaner surface. But, is this as good as it promises?

Many thanks.

[Flonska]

Have a look at Franke sinks . . .

https://www.franke.com/gb/en/ks/products/kitchen-sinks.html

Although mine is stainless steel - it is very good..

[bednobs]

we changed our ceramic butler sink not log ago for stainless steel. The butler sink was huge, and i kept chipping things in it, it was v difficult to keep clean too. Also super-noisy

[maggiebee]

Personally would stick with stainless steel but perhaps use a basket or basin to cut down on any noise. Had a cream ceramic sink which was an absolute nightmare to keep clean without resorting to bleach. There may be other materials available of course.

[kvalidir]

We've got a big twin Belfast job up the one end of the kitchen and a countersunk granite one, which we use more generally at the pother end. I like the fact that it's buried into the work tops, no nasty lip around the edge, so I've been very happy with it.

[dannyk13]

Selection here:-
https://www.typesofkitchensinks.com/

[ummmm]

I have a Belfast sink. Don't get one if you don't have a dishwasher.

[jennyjoan]

Can I advise you to also "look out" for size of sinks. When I got my kitchen several years ago nobody pointed out to me the size so mine is far too small - hate it in fact.

Go for a big one and square and stainless steel.

Noise - how much noise would you be generating apart from a couple of dishes.

[The Builder]

I've fitted lots of "composite" sinks. They seem to be most popular right now.............

https://www.howdens.com/kitchen-collection/kitchen-sinks/?p=SinkMaterial:Composite,%7C

"Undermount" (also composite) are a good alternative to conventional "sit-on" sinks. They usually fit up under a composite type worktop (much thinner than a normal top.)

[Traci66]

I've just had a new kitchen fitted and I got a Belfast sink and absolutely love it. Yes it's noisy, and yes not as easy to clean as stainless steel. Looks great, can fit loads in, nice and deep. I'm perfectly happy with the choice I made.

[Togo]

I worked at the company in Builder's link for some time. Do not try to fit an under mounted sink with standard particle board worktops. Either solid wood(or glued block) or granite is only suitable and be warned that wood around an under mounted sink is going to stain and look shabby fairly quickly if not maintained regularly. The drainer is usually routed into the adjoining worktop for an under mounted sink. White is a mare and if you go for composite make sure you check the temperature tolerances because some will lose colour under a hot top. A good stainless steel sink, with the appropriate under bowl sound deadening cover, is in my opinion the best option. Whether under mounted or inset.

[gness]

I've had ceramic, stainless steel and now have a black composite......and that's the best looking, quietest and easiest to keep clean and looking good...x

[Togo]

The granite composite sinks shown in Builder's link are very nice sinks and not overpriced. As with most composite sinks they are not though, shatter proof. You can of course obtain such a spec. At a price.