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Kitchen Sink-Is white really white????

13 years ago
We are in the middle of remodeling our kitchen and have installed white carrera marble counter tops. When the installer went to install the white Kohler cast iron sink we had purchased he called us into the kitchen because the sink did not look like white it looked like bisque. After ordering another white sink from Kohler we still had the same problem. The carrera has alot of grey in it so we thought maybe we needed to switch to a grey sink, but when we tried to order this from Kohler they had discontinued making this sink 2 weeks earlier. Could order another sink style but then the counter tops would have to be uninstalled and recut and we are not willing to take the chance of them breaking. HELP!!!!!

Comments (18)

  • 13 years ago
    Try Amazon and Internet, maybe someone still has the color you need in their stock
    azalud thanked valtex
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Are they sending you Bisque instead of white or does the white look Bisque?
    azalud thanked Aggie dba Aggie Designs
  • 13 years ago
    If your appliances are stainless I would go with a stainless sink.
    azalud thanked Walter Casiano
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    You didn't say the size, but there are some ice grey Kohler's out there.
    http://www.wayfair.com/Kohler-Clarity-9-Undermount-Kitchen-Sink-in-Ice-Grey-with-Four-Hole-Oversized-Drilling-
    http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Cat/Apron-Kitchen-Sinks/42/List?color=Ice+Gray

    Have you considered soapstone? The color would be great with the carrera.
    Ruxton-kitchen · More Info
    azalud thanked elcieg
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would keep investigating the gray sinks from Kohler and also see if there is a stainless sink that matches the cut out.
    azalud thanked Beverly Anderson Interior Design
  • 13 years ago
    I have bought two white Shaw farmhouse sinks from Amazon and they are both very white. Ferguson's which is a large chain carries them. In any case, you might check one out and see if they appear whiter than the Kohler. I assume they run about the same in terms of size and might fit your space.
    azalud thanked swva
  • 13 years ago
    Why not go with a high end stainless sink (undermounted) or a hammered copper sink (undermounted). Your contractor should be able to rig a support system under the sink to hold it up. It's kinda weird that they cant find white. I have 2 cast iron white kohler sinks in my places and got them no problem. Also it may depend on where you are. If you are in a smaller city, go to a larger city that you may be able to walk in and take on off the floor or that is in stock.
    azalud thanked Christine W
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    I am surprised that the white sinks you've ordered from Kohler look bisque because our (3 year old) cast iron Kohler sink is quite a pure white (our cabinets are ivory, and I can say with confidence that the sink is considerably whiter than the cabinets). I guess you are right that the veining in the marble gives such a gray cast to the white in your counter that it makes the sink look off-white in comparison. But I agree that the solution may be to switch to stainless. I actually think that will look more timeless than a gray cast iron sink.
    azalud thanked feeny
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks for all the suggestions. The Kohler sink we have is the Lakefield. We did see it on the internet on various websites but when we tried to order it in ice grey, the websites (Amazon, efaucets, plumber surplus and home click) all discovered that it had been discontinued and were unable to get it for us. Our kitchen designer worked with Kohler to find us another style, the Hartland, but this meant recutting the sink opening and we did not want to have the counter top removed to do this because we were afraid it might break when they tried to remove it. Considered stainless but not a big fan as I am already frustrated with the streaks on the stainless appliances. Right now, I think I will be installing the Kohler "white" sink and will put a picture up when it is done.
  • 12 years ago
    I just ordered the Kohler Whitehouse tall apron front sink in white and I was disappointed when
    it arrived beause it looks bisque not bright white. I am being told that it is the lighting in my kjitchen and then once installed it wil look white. I am not sure what to do. Axalud, are you happy with your sink?
  • 12 years ago
    Basically we are happy with the sink. When I look at it, it still looks more bisque to me than white. No one notices this unless I mention it to them. We installed a backsplash of white subway tile which is a true white and it looks good. I don't think it is your lighting as we have multiple can lights in the room and above the sink.
  • 7 years ago

    Same problem with Kohler here. Am doing a bathroom renovation and the Kohler toilet - marked as "white" is really closer to a bisque color. It's clashing with the white tub and white vanity. Not sure what to do at this point.

  • 7 years ago

    Is it too late to buy a different brand toilet or is the Kohler toilet already installed?

    There are so many different shades of white, it can be frustrating! After awhile we accepted the sink color. We sold that house and it was a non issue. We are now in the middle of another kitchen renovation!

  • 7 years ago

    Everything is installed. Kohler tub, shower basin and sinks. Actually, once the tub was installed it didn't look so bad. What the problem is now is the vanity. It's so bright white, it's screaming! We may consider painting it if possible.

  • 7 years ago

    You might want to add your accessories, towels, rugs, etc. before you decide to paint the vanity. Maybe it will tone down the vanity or distract your eye.

  • 5 years ago

    What company makes the brightest bathroom white sink

  • 4 years ago

    I ordered a white Kohler Ladena sink which looked off white. I changed my light bulbs in the bathroom to LED bright white and the sink now looks white! Consider changing your lighting to get the shade of white you want. There are warm white bulbs, bright white and Daylight in LED.

    Also the amount of lumens in the bulbs can make a difference too and if you have a window in the room or not. Try to remember there are many shades of white.