Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks
Granite composite and quartz composite sinks. Quiet, heat-resistant, and available in colours that coordinate with stone countertops.
Overview
Composite sinks are manufactured from a mixture of natural stone powder (granite or quartz) and acrylic resin, compressed under high pressure and heat into a dense, non-porous basin. The result is a sink that is significantly quieter than stainless steel, resistant to heat, stains, and scratches, and available in colours that are difficult to match in any other sink material.
The most common composite specification in the Chicago suburban market is granite composite in black or grey, installed in a contemporary or transitional kitchen as an undermount under a quartz or granite countertop. The colour coordination between sink and countertop is one of the most compelling reasons homeowners choose composite over stainless.
The most popular composite material. 80 percent granite stone powder in an acrylic resin matrix. Extremely resistant to heat, stains, and scratches. Available in black, grey, white, and brown tones.
Advantages: Very quiet, heat-resistant to 535 degrees Celsius, non-porous, stain-resistant
Considerations: Heavier than stainless, can show water spots in hard-water markets, higher cost than stainless
Best for: Contemporary, Transitional kitchens with stone countertops
A composite using quartz powder rather than granite. Slightly less heat-resistant than granite composite but equally stain-resistant. Finer grain texture in the finished surface.
Advantages: Non-porous, stain-resistant, quieter than stainless, available in white and light tones
Considerations: Lower heat threshold than granite composite, fewer colour options
Best for: Transitional, Scandinavian, light-tone contemporary kitchens
Composite sinks are typically installed as undermounts in stone countertops. The installation process is similar to stainless undermount installation. Because composite sinks are heavier than stainless, the base cabinet should be confirmed as structurally sound before installation. We assess this at the design stage.
Composite sinks are more chip-resistant than cast iron enamel and more crack-resistant than fireclay. Under normal residential kitchen use, a granite composite sink should not chip or crack. The risk increases if a very heavy object such as a cast iron pan is dropped from height directly onto the basin floor. This is true of any sink material.
Composite sinks are non-porous and highly stain-resistant. Coffee, wine, and food colouring wipe off with a standard kitchen cleaner. The most common appearance issue in composite sinks in Chicago is hard-water mineral deposits, which appear as white film, particularly in black composite sinks. A diluted vinegar rinse removes mineral deposits without damaging the composite surface.
Yes. This is one of the most compelling composite sink combinations. A black or grey granite composite sink installed as an undermount under a white or light grey quartz countertop creates a clean, high-contrast look that photographs well and ages well. We can coordinate the sink and countertop specifications at the design stage.
Sink selection is part of every kitchen and bathroom vanity design conversation. We bring specifications and samples and match the sink to your project.
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