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Elkay Quartz Sinks - Colors / Opinions?

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

We're about to embark on a kitchen remodel and have picked our slab... beautiful Taj Mahal quartzite. I've attached a photo of our various colors The sink will be in the kitchen island. So two questions: 1) General opinion on Elkay Quartz Classic composite sinks, and 2) We are looking at Putty, Greige or Greystone. The faucet will be a version of stainless steel. Any thoughts on which direction to go? Thanks in advance.





Comments (34)

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Elkay makes the best composite sinks. It is much more dense than the Blancos and others.

  • 4 years ago

    I think Greystone would be your best choice. All of those colors look great together.

    mister_mark_s_green thanked M
  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Greystone if your cabinets are grey. But I'm digging the griege to pick up on the gold/brown moments. Putty would look awkward.

    I chose matte brown (Kohler) for our Cambria Windermere. I've heard people not like darker sinks because it makes it look like a black hole. I've just never been attracted to light colored sinks.



    mister_mark_s_green thanked Jen K (7b, 8a)
  • 4 years ago

    Thanks for the input. Based partly on the feedback here, Greige is the winner! Jen K, our island is grey, but the rest of the cabinets are Glacier white. We decided Greige would not try to outshine the Taj Mahal. Our previous sink was a black Koehler Cast Iron, so the wife is done with really dark sinks. Yours looks great by the way!

  • 4 years ago

    M, we decided on Griege. Like the warmth! Thanks for your input.

  • 4 years ago

    Just don't get the 50-50 bowls that you've pictured. With a 50-50 configuration, neither side is big enough to set down a pan to soak, or wash anything without banging into the divider. Also, the D-curve that is in the back is a bit dated, but that is secondary to the 50-50 bowls issue. I recommend a single-bowl sink, but if you must have a double-bowl sink, get a 60-40 or 70-30 configuration, and try to have it be rectangular not D-shaped.

    mister_mark_s_green thanked Shannon_WI
  • 4 years ago

    Those are good points. We have not ordered yet... those are issues.

  • 4 years ago

    Have you considered getting brushed gold faucets and hardware? I think that would be prettier with the greige sink and the tan mahal

    mister_mark_s_green thanked User
  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    rtpaige Not our style. But thanks and we are loving the feedback.


  • 4 years ago



    Leader in the clubhouse. Looks more lighter and more grey in person.

  • 4 years ago

    That is a nice sink! The corner drain is great - once you have a corner drain, you never go back to a center drain.

    mister_mark_s_green thanked Shannon_WI
  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    What are those specific colors please for your back splash and cabinets - I love the combination and you could make it easier for me as I am doing Tajmahal too. such a great post for me, better if you tell me those colors of your accessory items. You did a great job!! Thanks!

    mister_mark_s_green thanked janiepd
  • 4 years ago

    Hi Janiepd! Glad to help. The sink we chose is Griege. The backsplash material is Artic White brushed marble. Cabinets are by Wellborn. Perimeter cabinet color is Glacier White and the island will be Mink Gray. Our walls are Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray with SW Pure White trim. We've chosen Lutron Claro switches and plates in the Biscuit color. Black switchplates on island. We're (im)patiently awaiting our cabinets (due in 2-3 weeks!). Every time we look at our color choices we feel pleased. Hope it all turns out well. Stressful, right?

  • 4 years ago

    Wow! Thanks so much. That is absolutely amazing - thank you so much . I wish I as getting the same cabinets as I think I would be done! You did a magificent job and I appreciate the answer so quickly. I am doing the Taj in the main kitchen and plan to do a very large stainless steel sink, but in the butlers pantry that is a continuation of the kitchen, I also have a large sink and am highly considering one of these sinks but had no idea of which color - please share a photo when it all comes together and more importantly, let us all know how it looks! BTW - did you consider the lux over the classic sink? And what made you choose the classic???

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Hi Janie. We chose the classic purely on color. That is the one that my wife liked the best, after requesting chips of all the colors. Any of the above would have worked, but Griege is where we landed to try and pick up some of the veining in the Taj.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    With any composite sink, open the box on the day it arrives and inspect it with a flashlight please. Look for hairline cracks please. These sinks are tough after install, but poor packaging and rough shipping take their toll. I'll bet 25% of my composites go in the trash. I've had at least 2 customers that had to have 3 sinks shipped.

    mister_mark_s_green thanked Joseph Corlett, LLC
  • 4 years ago

    Joseph, we inspected ours and saw no noticable damage, but not with a flashlight. It seemed like Elkay's pakaging was well done. I will go check it again now though.

  • 4 years ago

    Just starting to select my sinks on our new build. Where can you order the composite color chip samples from? I looked on Elkay's website but didn't see that resource available. Any feedback appreciated!


  • PRO
    4 years ago

    I couldn't find the samples either. I wrote to them.

  • 4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    Hello, I ordered them directly from Elkay and received all of them very quickly! Try this. I searched Elkay sinks in google - went to the Elkay|sink website. ( https://www.elkay.com/us/en/sinks.html ) I scrolled down and clicked on "All the Sinks". On the left drop down, click on "collection." I went to Quartz Luxe and clicked on any quartz luxe sink. You can order five samples and they show all the colors to choose from!! Try this link: https://www.elkay.com/products/details/ELXUFP3620 . Good Luck!

  • 3 years ago

    Incredible! Love it and love the countertop - everything is gorgeous!!! Wow!

    mister_mark_s_green thanked janiepd
  • 3 years ago

    Wait! What is the counter top. I realized that you told me everything else….and thank you! But what is the counter surface!??

  • 3 years ago

    Janie that is the Taj Majal quatrzite. It is lovely indeed. Thank you!

  • 3 years ago

    You chose the right sink with that gorgeous stone. Congratulations on your stunning new kitchen!

    mister_mark_s_green thanked RedRyder
  • 3 years ago

    Get a sink that is light and blends closest to your countertop. A dark sink will look like a big black hole in your counter.

  • 3 years ago

    Why do some people just read the top post, and don't bother with reading any of the rest of the thread? This time that person is @joycedjay ^

    @mister_mark_s_green - beautiful kitchen, counter, and your choice of sink is perfect!

  • 3 years ago

    My deepest apologies - I must have missed that when I was reading all the comments. Your kitchen is lovely. No need to be snarky

  • 3 years ago

    M Miller very funny! Joyce - way to own it!..and well said and considerate.
    Anyhow back to the amazing kitchen- I knew it was Taj - just needed to confirm - soooo pretty! Sink looks amazing especially with the beautiful quartzite!

    mister_mark_s_green thanked janiepd
  • 3 years ago

    Mr_mark
    What is the faucet brand and the sail dispenser?! So cute.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    "A dark sink will look like a big black hole in your counter."


    My customer disagrees:



    She sold that home, bought another, and I put that sink in a second time.


    How about a nice red hole in your countertop?:




    All Elkay Quartz Luxe, Caviar (black), Maraschino (red), and Chestnut (brown).

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Hi Janie. Faucet is a Delta Coranto in Arctic Stainless (with matching dispenser and disposal button). It is a touch activated faucet. Pretty cool once you get used to it. Cabinets are Wellborn, backsplash is Arctic White Brushed marble. Here are more pics :-)







  • 3 years ago

    Thank you so much! Pictures are beautiful! Enjoy the beatiful updated space - love your taste - the artic finish looks perfect! Appreciate all that you share.

  • 3 years ago

    I'd heart you if I could Janie. Thank you.