For us at Julien, of all the kitchen sink materials available on the market, stainless steel will always be the undisputed champion. With its antibacterial properties, this non-porous material is a restaurant industry staple—and with good reason. Moreover, Julien sinks are all manufactured with no. 4 brushed finish that is a perfect match with other stainless steel kitchen appliances. For sure, stainless steel scratches, but adding a bottom grid could help a lot to protect the finish of the sink.

White fireclay sinks are perfect to add warmth to the kitchen and become the focal point of any decor. This material is extremely durable and resistant to thermal shocks. The only negative aspect is that a fireclay sink require a custom wooden base to support its weight, so it's a little more complicated to install.

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