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Silver Gaia

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2. Yeah, I've never had anything but cast iron before.

Sun Feb 3, 2013, 08:24 PM

Feb 2013

I like them, but anything except white is pricey. Of course, it's true that it will last forever--but it would outlast me for sure. LOL The descriptions of the composites say they are a blend of granite and acrylics. They SAY they are durable and heat resistant, but am wondering about the truth of that. I was just curious if anyone had personal experience with them.

I'm also debating the merits of a double-bowl sink vs. a single bowl. Kohler makes one with a dropped center bar that has the advantages of both, too. Too may things to consider...

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Kitchen Sink Replacement [View all] Silver Gaia Feb 2013 OP

Nothing is perfect, but of those two, cast iron is by far the better choice Stinky The Clown Feb 2013 #1

Yeah, I've never had anything but cast iron before. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #2

Have you taken into account fitting in the new sink? Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #3

Thanks for the reminder, but Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #4

You are spot on it Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #6

So far, I'm liking Kohler's Langlade cast iron sink a lot. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #5

I dono really I put the cast iron porcelain Wash. state Desk Jet Feb 2013 #7

cast iron porcelain RILib Feb 2013 #12

I'm glad you're at least considering a stainless steel sink. Stinky The Clown Feb 2013 #8

Well, we call this the "wonder house" because Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #9

I too like the stainless. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #10

I Completely Agree. Having had Both Stainless and Porcelain I Prefer Stainless. dballance Feb 2013 #11

I have a deep dislike of stainless steel. RILib Feb 2013 #13

Try "Bar Keepers Friend" cleaner Mosby Feb 2013 #14

I don't think I'd have any problems like that. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #17

we just did this NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #15

Oooo...that's one of the ones I'm thinking about. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #16

i've had both styles NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #18

Thanks for all the info! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #20

by golly, i did still have the paperwork! NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #22

Thank you! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #23

keep me posted NMDemDist2 Feb 2013 #24

Yes!! Pictures!! Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #26

Will do! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #27

We've done a bunch of those Kohlers. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #19

Thanks so much for sharing this photo. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #21

Here's a better view of mom's second kitchen. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #25

Thanks for this pic, too. Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #28

Just had my kitchen remodeled, got a cast iron farm sink. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #29

Lovely remodel! Silver Gaia Feb 2013 #30

Thanks. Yes, the island is IKEA. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #31

OK, you guys... still debating about this... so, here's some pics Silver Gaia Mar 2013 #32

I don't know what to tell you but that's a pretty cool house! Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2013 #33

Thanks, Hassan. Silver Gaia Mar 2013 #34

how beautiful! NMDemDist2 Mar 2013 #35

Well, it took 6 months to get this all done, but I have a new sink! Silver Gaia Aug 2013 #36

outstanding!! NMDemDist2 Aug 2013 #39

Thanks! Silver Gaia Aug 2013 #40

And I just came up with another idea while sitting here looking at these pictures! Silver Gaia Aug 2013 #37

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