How durable is it? Will it stain? Will water left standing on it affect it? Do you recommend using it around the kitchen sink?
1833448
It is very durable. I have it by my sink and it geta wet all the time with no problems. It hasn't stained ir faded so far. I avoid putting hot pans on it for fear of burning it. Hope this helps.
1833449
If one has a crock pot on the counter would you use a hot plate or cutting board to leave the crock pot on cause worried about heat on this and how well it will tolorate a crock pot on it?
1833450
My counter top has held up very well. Liquid left on top of it does not affect it. It has not stained to date. I don't see that it would be a problem around a sink if you were able to caulk around the sink so that water could not get under it. I don't think that it would work very well if your kitchen sink is bottom mounted. Hope this helps.
1833451
It's very durable . I have had no problems with stains , and I get water on it constantly with no problems. It holds up very well around the sink even with water getting on the edges and has not peeled up at all, you can use a clear caulk to seal around the sink as well.I highly recommend this product.
1307082
I have had no problems with the coating or staining issues. I have only had it for a year and live in a place that has municipal water with low iron content.
422886
No. I've had my sink about 8 months. It looks just as good as the day it was installed. It puts up with lots of regular daily use. I've 100% satisfied with it!
1822447
I have mine (over a year) in the bathroom and also under the kitchen sink cabinet....it looks great and I have no issues with it's durability!
742384
I have had my sink for almost two years. there are no stains. i use cleanser to clean it up and it comes out perfect. best sink ever!
1447695
I've owned the sink rail for nine months and have found it to be sturdy provided that I am careful. When washing plates and pots I try to keep clear of the rail as I think impacts could cause it to break/crack. I think as long as users are gentle and don't bang into it, the rail should hold up well. I haven't had any issues with the rail itself, the materials or magnets.
626909
I've had this sink for 2-3 years now and it looks as good as the day it was installed. I occasionally use BarKeeper's Friend. Also I wipe it down with mineral oil. That's it! I don't do it often-maybe only once every several months. I do it when the sink starts to look a little dull. I believe the sink is a quartz composite. So far I've not been sorry. I like it so much better than the old stainless that we had.
37270
Our water is so terrible that we had to install a water softener system because the water continually ruined our plumbing. I would say that it will spot however, because the finish is a matte finish, I would say that you probably wouldn't notice it.I love this sink because it's deep, wide and is nearly maintenance free.
1354711
I have a faucet with pull out handle and it does a great job of pushing the debris into the center garbage disposal. I also use a nylon bristle brush with handle to wash the sink every night after dinner and never have problems with gunk building up in the corners. I found that the best way to prevent water stains is to wipe down the sides of the sink with a towel after you wash it. It does take more time to keep the sink spotless but it's worth it to me because it is a huge sink and it's beautiful.
1381362
We live in Arizona, and the water is very hard here. Obviously, if you leave the water sit and dry, it will form a spot. This sink has a textured finish inside and the outside edges are somewhat shiny. I keep a clean, dry towel that I use to wipe up any water before it dries. So far, the finish is excellent. I am very happy with this sink.
1376635
Ive had mine for about a year now, no issues what so ever. I also am bad about leaving it in a sink full of wet dishes. I liked mine so much I bought one as part of a gift for my father in law. I hope this helps!
1184261
We had the same question before bought it. And I am glad to say that it is stain proof so far. Tomato sauce, coffee, that forgotten bowl of mystery food found in the back of the fridge, none of it has stained the sink. It cleans up with very little effort. We are very pleased with this sink.
516191
I have dropped mine in water several times, once in a filled sink, and it was absolutely fine . . . BUT I did not leave it for very long time. I would say that it is very water resistant.
2107604
Hey I haven't found the stain on it, as I used for nearly 2 month, so I think there is no need to get off it. I wash it every time I used it, easy to clean I think.
1382861
I keep this inside. I wouldn't hesitate to use it outdoors. It is pretty well made so I think it would withstand rain showers. I don't think it would easily rust under those circumstances. I don't know what you mean by constant water.I've had it for a while and the finish looks great. I do toss it into the drawer under my washing machine, so it's gotten knocked around a bit. I'd buy another, but I don't have to replace this one yet. I hope this is helpful.
1256918
It will last for many years if you don't wash it in the dishwasher. My previous one was still going strong but someone "borrowed" it. It is much more durable than maple. It doesn't seem to take knife marks like other hardwood cutting boards.
1487813
I've had mine installed for over a year and it still looks great. If you use a lot it may get a little dull in places, however, overall I give it 5 stars. I put mine on my counter top around my sink and on a bar. It still looks great. Just remember to not put anything really hot on it or scrub with harsh chemicals. I have used clorox cleanups on mine and still looks good. I love mine and will redo when needed.