Thanks, i think Blanco has some sort of coating...

[quote=blancpain4470,Mar 11 2020, 05:05 PM]
I have a grey metra 9 in my old house. New house is using anthracite (black see photo). The water mark on Blanco is much less noticeable than stainless sink. I am having a Kraus stainless sink in dry kitchen and have to wipe it down every time after use. It's a pain.

Metra9 I don't do that. Blanco recommends that u do but I find it is not required. The photo below I took after I washed my plate just now

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Is oil/grease easy to wash off ? Asian cooking very oily so was wondering if it’s hard to keep it clean ie oil free

Blanco is fine with grease/oil. But then I also don’t have problem with stainless steel Kraus (although it is in dry kitchen and usually sees less oily pots and pans).

In any case you should try to pour your unwanted oil/grease away rather than into the sink. It will clog up your piping system. Normal grease or oil left on plates or little from pans are no problem for granite sink. Blanco builds like a tank ... even hot wok into the sink won’t trouble it

Whats the best deep water sinki with wide opening?

What is considered deep and wide ... and best? Go and get a BLIDÖ if u are asking question like this without any requirements and budget

Hi all, after searching through Livinox, Zenros (Germany), HCE (Germany),

Only Teka & Blanco have international website. Lol

Went to stores to see them personally, really attracted by Livinox Milan (really thick) and it feels good. No source of where it is from tho, although sales person mentioned imported

Livinox, HCE are not German based. They just claimed to use German technology but either made here or China. HCE is from China.

Teka have manufacturing facilities globally. Some in China. Some in Thailand. Some in Europe. Only their high-ends are made in Germany. Typical of global organization. Blanco is almost entirely made in Germany.

Those made in China can be high quality too. Your iPhones are all made in China and nobody seems to complain. The only thing is image/perception as well as quality consistency. While u still may get shitty stuff from Germany and Japan it is not likely. Whereas anything is possible from China.

The bottom line regardless of country of origin, read the specs. Understand the technology used. Don't be duped by marketing jargons such as German technology. Understand what exactly is the technology.

For sink, what is the materials used, thickness, depth, damping materials, warranty etc are more important

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: May 11 2020, 06:28 PM

Thank you, I just felt underwhelmed by other brands when I find their prices are not far off from Blanco. Comparing granite vs granite. I was doubtful when I saw they put "Germany" and national flag all over their products, quite misleading I'd say.

Those brands I mentioned only have local Malaysian site. It's obviously OEM product, not undermining their quality, but I think it doesn't justify the same price range as Blanco's

This post has been edited by hahakat88: May 11 2020, 06:59 PM

Good info. 👍🏻

If your budget allows you to get Blanco then get one. I am a happy owner of two Blanco Metra 9 and a smaller Blanco. Get the grey or anthracite. White was very nice initially but still will be stained after many years (8+) of usage.

I find granite sink easier to maintain. Almost zero maintenance. Stainless steel I need to wipe down after every use. Now too lazy so I got to get a very good stainless steel cleaner. Otherwise the water stains and marks are too ugly

Bro whats your feedback on subline? worthy for money?
Thx

Depends on which model you are using and what price u are getting ... my subline is 500u for dry kitchen. Small enough size to clean wine glasses, small utensils etc. I like the sink in my dry kitchen to be small for look. It didn't need to do heavy washing. 700u much bigger but Metra 9 is probably better value if u want double sink in wet kitchen. Single bowl has simple and neat look though. It is personal preference

Hi all,
Between Sorento and Mocha models, which is better?

https://www.sorento.com.my/products/kitchen...rtks6040-detail

http://mocha.com.my/KITCHEN+SINK/q?m=prod&prod_id=523&in=6

Are they actually belong to the same company?

This post has been edited by sunnyy410p: May 16 2020, 10:56 PM

Just notice there's a cheaper line- NAYA and there's concrete colour in Pleon model that probably suit my preference more!



Perhaps I think I need to drop down to TopIdea for viewing before deciding.
Thanks for helping me with your wise words once again!

Cheers.

This post has been edited by tony_mw: May 16 2020, 11:05 PM

Ya u should go and see yourself. Ultimately u should only listen to yourself. But here are some to consider:

1. What are u using the sink for?
2. What is the largest object that you will likely wash in the sink?
3. What is the tap you will use and will they look matched?
4. Will the center divider gets in the way when u wash? Don't forget granite sink can destroy glassware and have a divider in a small sink will increase the risk
5. Will you install garbage disposal? If double bowls which one to install?
6. Undermount or top mount. Granite sink is heavy. Top mount is less liable to problem. Undermount may be slightly better looking
7. Install soap dispenser? If so get it at the same time. To be honest soap dispenser is a pain to refill but it looks fantastic. If you want it better check if the sink has "pre drilled" weakened hole for this. Metra 9 has one opened for the tap and two pre drilled (not opened) for others - eg garbage disposal switch and soap dispenser. I fully used all three of them

This post has been edited by blancpain4470: May 17 2020, 07:43 AM

I am looking for a new kitchen sink for my house. Have 0 clue on what to look for. For materials I've gone through this thread seems like it is a decision between stainless steel and granite?

Material - granite (silgranite)
Brand - Blanco
Using for 5 years now, no regrets

This post has been edited by idoblu: Sep 15 2020, 09:51 AM

These are the two main choices. The plusses and minuses were started somewhere in the thread too.

If you have children or careless people using the sink stainless steel won't break your fragile china/plates/glasses like granite. Problem of stainless steel is you need to wipe down after use. Otherwise water marks will be ugly. Some cheaper ones will show some"rust". Not to mention ugly scratches.

Granite sink is much easier to take care. But it will destroy fragile items for careless people. Also if you get lousy ones out may crack if knock hard. But then I have 3 Blanco and they are fine and some are more than 15 years old

there is also quartz composite sink, in addition to granite.
the ikea black sinks cost around 1k-1.1k only. very easy to clean, i just lather dishwashing soap over it and rinse it off.

Composite sinks’ structure is 70 percent to 80 percent rock and 20 percent to 30 percent resin, and the combination makes a resilient choice. As an engineered product, quartz composite is durable and affordable. It is nonporous, resisting stains, scratches and chips, and it is impervious to harsh liquid cleansers. A dropped plate or heavy casserole dish won't dent a quartz composite sink. All of these benefits come with a reasonable price tag, starting at about $250 at the time of publication. A wide variety of solid colors, which are fade-proof due to the product’s inherent structure, remain true and stable throughout the sink’s lifetime.

Hi sifus, I’m shopping for a new kitchen sink for my condo and need advice.

Background info: There is no separate wet and dry kitchen so this sink will be used for washing everything from wine glasses to woks. My priorities are to get something that is durable and easy to maintain. I have a pretty tight budget, BUT I’m willing to pay for quality that will make a difference in the long run.

1) What is the recommended maintenance for a SS sink vs a granite sink to keep them in good condition, prevent discolouration/watermarks, etc?
2) Does anyone have an opinion on nano SS sinks? These are widely offered and claim to overcome the shortcomings of regular SS sinks, i.e. better scratch resistance, antibacterial, etc.
3) During my visit to a home fair recently, every sink vendor offers granite sinks. However, the only brand frequently mentioned here is Blanco. Does anyone have any experience/feedback on other brands such as Cavarro? These other brands are cheaper (around RM1K-1.2K per sink) but would they be more prone to staining/discolouration due to lower quality?
4) What is the likelihood of a granite sink cracking (e.g. if a cast iron pan is dropped in it) or chipping/scratching (e.g. if a sharp knife is dropped in it)? I’m generally a careful person but accidents do happen and I cook and bake quite a lot.
5) Are there any issues with installing granite sinks undermount instead of top mount?

Thanks in advance for the help.