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There are many fine sink manufacturers that produce granite sinks in a range of styles, sizes and colors. Below is a short list of some of the common brands that you may want to consider if you are buying a new granite sink.

Franke granite sink

One of the largest sink manufacturers in the US, Franke produces a range of granite sinks that are bonded with acrylic resin to make a surface that is incredibly hard. The granite sinks from Franke come in a range of three colors: slate, white and champagne.

Look at some of the Franke granite sink options available.

Swanstone granite sink

Swanstone granite sinks are incredibly tough and as far as kitchen sinks are concerned will give you an indestructible sink. The Swanstone sinks are composite granite sinks made from 80% quartz stone. You can get Swanstone granite sinks as either drop in or undermount and they come in five designs as double or single sink configurations.

Here are a few of the available Swanstone granite sinks.

Pegasus granite sink

A Pegasus granite sink is a composite granite made of up to 80% quartz polymerized with resin. The Pegasus sinks range in color from striking black sinks to more earthy tones such as beige and are resistant to scratching and staining. The Pegasus brand is the brand used by Home Depot in the UK and Canada. As with other brands Pegasus granite sinks are available in single and double sink styles.

Here are some Pegasus granite sinks to choose from.

Blanco granite sink

The granite sinks made by Blanco are made with a material the company markets as Silgranit which is a composite material that has been made to give the feel of natural stone. Silgranit is a mixture comprising 80% natural granite and acrylic resin. They are incredibly resilient and are molded to a number of different striking designs. To keep these sinks clean it is possible to buy a cleaning product known as Blancoclean that can be used with a scrub pad or Scotch Brite.

Look at the selection of Blanco granite sinks.

Kindred granite sink

A Kindred granite sink is made of bonded granite particles mixed with an acrylic resin that makes the sink very tough and durable. Kindred granite sinks are a strong range of sinks that come in a range of sizes and colors that simply look outstanding in the kitchen. Pictured below is an example of a corner kitchen sink in a striking black granite color.

Get more information about a Kindred granite sink.

Elkay granite sink

The natural beauty of granite is captured in the Elkay granite sinks that have been manufactured under the product name of Gourmet Egranite T. Thi granite material comprises granite silica and acrylic resin that has been formed to produce stylish and elegant kitchen and bar sinks. Elkay has been creating beautiful sinks for 87 years and the egranite sinks that the company creates is styles ranging from contemporary to transitional.

Look at the Elkay granite sinks available to choose from and to get more information.

The granite sinks displayed above are only a small taste of what is available. The darker sinks are a diversion from the traditional kitchen sink color but they have the advantage over a stainless steel or ceramic sink due to their toughness and durability.

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Granite Sink Features
Granite Kitchen Sinks

For a kitchen sink that will really stand out from the rest you don’t have to go for a bigger is better option. You simply have to look for a material that is not often used for sinks although it is regularly seen in the kitchen. I’m talking about a granite sink.

We have already taken a short look at granite kitchen sinks to put the idea that a granite sink would look great in a modern kitchen design. Now we might think about the features that a granite sink will bring to the kitchen.

Here is a collection of granite sinks to give you an idea of what you should be looking for.

The first reason that you would choose a granite sink over a sink made with some other material is that it is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The darkness of the granite makes a profound statement to the eye and many people will find this an extremely appealing aspect. You may choose to match the granite counter top exactly so that the entire sink and counter look as though they are one, or you may choose to contrast a dark granite sink with a light colored counter top.

Granite sinks come in single or double bowl configurations and are made in an array of sizes. They are also quite deep down to a depth of 9 inches. Anything deeper than that is not comfortable ergonomically. They may also be made with multiple depth levels in the one unit. So the larger bowl may be a couple of inches deeper than the smaller bowl.

Part of the appeal of a granite sink is that it is very easy to keep it clean, particularly if you have installed a non-porous granite sink. The stone can simply be given a rinse with the top every so often. For small spots that stick to the sink, a solution of vinegar and water will quickly clear the stain. If the stain is larger and more difficult to remove, a solution of baking soda and water that is scrubbed into the surface gently will have the sink looking new again without much fuss.

The variations in the kind of granite available are another feature that many people will like. Although granite is often a dark stone, there are kinds of granite that is almost white in color. For most people the bigger drawing attraction with a granite kitchen sink was that the dark sink stood out from the rest of the kitchen. A white granite sink is still a very striking and also gives you the other benefits of all granite sinks.

One of the really attractive types is a farmhouse granite sink that gives you the large, deep basin that is common in a farmhouse sink but you get to show off the entire front wall of the sink. The exposed side of a farmhouse granite sink creates an eye-catching feature in the kitchen.

Finally, a granite kitchen sink wins hands down on the counts of durability and ability to withstand hot and cold temperatures. Due to the nature of the stone a sink made of granite will provide you with a hard, resilient surface that will resist chipping and scratching.

A granite sink meets the needs of anyone who wants to install a sink that looks different to the standard stainless steel sink. It will give you a sink that will perform strongly day after day, remaining clean and hygienic without a lot of effort.

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