Hi. I don't have a cast iron sink, or an apron sink, but I do remember seeing them when I was looking for a new sink a few years ago. I remember Kohler had cast iron sinks. Below is a link to their Apron-style models. Looks like the Hawthorne and the Dickinson are both cast iron. I do know that when you go with cast iron you need to reinforce your cabinets because they are so heavy. I'm sure your contractor is aware of that. Good luck - I hope you find something you like.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kohler Apron Sinks

Thanks, I'll check them out! I wonder how sturdy fire clay is? The word "clay" makes me uneasy. lol

Oakleyok,
I just had a Franke Fireclay sink installed and I have no idea how it'll wear. (sure looks good!) There is a fairly new thread on the kitchen board where one of the installers said he'd never work with fireclay again. Several people chimed in and said they have the fireclay and love it.
I'm hoping for the best! :)

Beth

Here is a link that might be useful: Fireclay sink link

Head over to the Kitchens forum. The vast majority of the posters there are "into" the farm house style sinks. (At least that's how it appears to me.) Do some searches as there are lots of threads on this. They're also really friendly and helpful should you not find the answer you're looking for.

I agree the best source of information you can find will be on the kitchen's forum. We put in SS in our remodel, though from reading there many are very happy with their fireclay sinks.

Another recommendation to ask over on the Kitchens Forum. Last year when we were doing a total reno on our kitchen, I got tons of great info, advice, pictures, as well as online sites to order stuff at great prices. I saved a lot of time and money because of that forum! We ended up going with the Silgranit sink in anthracite. I'm a bit of a klutz, too, and very picky about how my sink looks on a day to day basis and I love it! You really can't damage this sink unless you take a hammer to it and it always looks great. I can't remember if they come in the apron style, though. Good luck finding the right one for you!
Lynn

I had SS in the last house. Went with Blanco Silgranit in this one. Neither are apron front, though I love the style for aesthetic and functional (I'm short!) reasons. I would be certain that your cabinet guy or GC really knows how to install the apron front sink -- it is not a "normal" install.

I suspect that when a contractor tries to steer you away from something for a reason that doesn't quite hold water (pardon the pun) maybe there is another reason he's trying to dissuade you -- like he has never installed that kind of widget before and doesn't want to figure it out. I personally try to make choices such that I am not the guinea pig, IYKWIM!