Granite composite kitchen sinks bashed by Consumer Reports

14 years ago

I've been debating on whether or not to get a granite composite kitchen sink or stainless steel. I've had a Kohler cast iron sink for 27 years so I'm rather spoiled by easy care and no spots. I've been leaning towards the granite. However, I read a post from Consumer Reports saying that they were even refusing to consider reviewing them because they did a few tests on them where a 5 pound weight dropped in one of the Blanco sink shattered it. This was to simulate dropping a heavy pot into the sink. The other test was pouring very hot liquid into the sink which also caused it to shatter.

Any thoughts on this?

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auroraborelis
14 years ago
I don't have any experience to share, however there is another recent thread about this which may help:

Here is a link that might be useful: Silgrante sinks thread
SarahCray
14 years ago
I have a TruGranite sink from MR Direct which is a granite composite sink and I have never had problems with it. It is about 4 years old and super strong. Maybe the other sinks had a flaw? I've always heard about them being very durable.
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cj47
14 years ago
I've had two Blanco sinks for 2 years now and have found them to be terrific. I drain pasta in them regularly with no trouble. I can't remember ever dropping anything that heavy into one, though, so can't address that. I haven't ever heard of anyone having the problems mentioned above.

Cj