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Blanco or Corian kitchen sink?

6 years ago

We are having a Corian glacier white countertop put in. Originally we were thinking of going with a white Blanco undermount sink but now considering a seamless corian sink. I have had a lighter corian sink in the past (about 9 months). I dont recall having any issues with it but have heard they could stain. We also had a black blanco silgranit sink for about 9 months. We noticed our hard water made it look grey. Not a big issue. But I am curious if white blanco sinks are prone to stains? Anything else to consider?Any experience with either brand white sinks? Thoughts? Please give me your opinions :)

Comments (16)

  • 6 years ago

    The seamless integrated Corian sinks are the awesomest sinks ever--IF they have the size and shape you want. I had a pink one and it was great except for the pink thing. It was pretty old. I treated it badly for years, planning on a kitchen remodel. It cleaned up beautifully with bleach. If you can handle a Corian counter, you can handle a Corian sink.


    It's a little softer than Silgranit so you might break slightly fewer things on it.

  • 6 years ago

    Very valid point. I tend to be Mrs. Butterfingers. lol.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You can't beat an integrated Corian sink. Well, maybe a Karran 540:

  • 6 years ago

    Love the Corian integrated sink. So easy to care for!

  • 6 years ago

    I have a white Blanco sink myself, but have heard wonderful things about the Corian integrated sink. Especially with your Corian countertops that sounds like a great idea.

  • PRO
  • 6 years ago

    Joseph - wow! that is a huge difference. its nice to know they can get that clean again. I do wonder about cracking. I saw some posts about corian sinks cracking. is that still an issue for some? I'm curious how difficult it would be to replace the sink if we ever needed to. I am assume it would be difficult to replace a corian sink.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    " I saw some posts about corian sinks cracking. is that still an issue for some?"

    Some Corian and other solid surface sinks have cracked, but the problem is hardly pervasive. Some by the drain are cosmetic and abraded away. If you've got a leaker, it's sink replacement time.

    " I'm curious how difficult it would be to replace the sink if we ever needed to. I am assume it would be difficult to replace a corian sink."

    It isn't all that, but with as cheaply as the stoners work these days, replacement pushes the boundaries of cost effectiveness.

    Eleventh post down, please.

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks Joseph. I really value your knowledge!

  • 6 years ago

    One more aspect regarding the white Blanco sinks: they are not a pure white; they have little flecks of gray (presumably the granite?) in them. So that might affect your choice in terms of aesthetics.

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks Mom! (lol). We ordered a 32" white blanco sink and the color works for us. I just didn't realize how HUGE it was going to be. If we decide to stick with the white blanco I am going to order the smaller one (I think its 26.5").

  • 6 years ago

    That looks like my old sink, Joseph! Of course mine was pink, but the counter looks right. The recessed sink deck is a huge mess saver.


    Stainless is probably even better if you drop stuff. More bounce. :)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    There are no specs of any kind in the Elkay Quartz Luxe Ricotta (bright white):

    It only comes in a 36"; no one has ever complained that it's too big.

  • 6 years ago

    Joseph, that is a gorgeous sink. when the 32" single basin blanco arrived it looked giant. Our kitchen counter isn't very big and I think the sink would look massive. I think something between 25-30" would look better. That way we could have a little more counter space too.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Set the Elkay with a larger rear reveal which makes it a ledge sink. Now your cutting board is right over the disposal and sprayer and reclaiming "countertop" space you gave up for the sink. Or get the Ferguson model Elkay that has the ledge built in.

  • 3 years ago

    @nerdsickles- Do you have any pictures of your finished project you could share? Thanks!