What Kind of Sink Is Best for Me?
WilgusIQ’s Springfield, Missouri showroom features Granite Composite, Fireclay, Vitreous China and Stainless Steel sinks, and our checklists below allow you to compare while you shop (see also our Top Tips article, “Three Questions to Ask When You’re Sink Shopping”).
GRANITE COMPOSITE
Designer colors coordinate with countertops.
Heat, scratch and stain resistant.
Non-porous material is exceptionally hygienic.
May be cleaned with just water, sponge and baking soda for daily use.
Hard water can leave mineral deposits over time, although these can be cleaned with specialty products.
Can be damaged by harsh or abrasive chemicals or implements.
See Top Tips article for more details.
STAINLESS STEEL
Affordable.
Timeless and versatile.
Won’t chip, fade or crack, but stainless steel can be scratched or show water spots. Both can be treated successfully.
Easy to clean but can be damaged by abrasive cleaners.
Louder than other options.
Easy to disinfect.
Top-quality 16-gauge sinks reduce noise.
Recyclable.
VITREOUS CHINA
Classic glossy finish.
Stain, crack and chip-resistant under normal conditions.
Durable.
Non-porous, hygienic surface is easy to maintain.
Cost effective.
Limited color palette but wide variety of sink styles.
See Top Tips article for more details.
FIRECLAY
Lustrous porcelain look.
Non-porous, hygienic surface.
Resists chips, stains, scratches, acid and alkali under normal conditions.
Requires simple but daily cleaning.
Limited color palette.
Extra weight requires sturdy support.
See Top Tips article for more details.
Granite Composite Sinks: Blanco Silgranit
“With over 30 years of material development, SILGRANIT has been engineered to take on the toughest kitchen tasks, while maintaining its smooth, natural stone beauty. Available in warm and cool neutral tones, SILGRANIT sinks are colored all the way through to ensure a long-lasting, non-fading surface.”
DIAMOND EQUAL DOUBLE BOWL options: undermount - high or low divide; dual mount; all colors.
DIAMOND SINGLE BOWL options: undermount or dual mount; all colors.
RONDO BAR options: Silgranit Granite Composite, all colors, or Stainless Steel.
DIAMOND 1-3/4 BOWL options: undermount - high or low divide; dual mount; undermount - reversed bowls, low divide; all colors.
DIAMOND SUPER SINGLE BOWL options: undermount or dual mount; all colors.
IKON Apron 33 Single Bowl
IKON Apron 33 1-3/4 Low Divide
IKON Apron 33 1-3/4 Low Divide
IKON Apron 33 Single Bowl
VALEA 27” SINGLE BOWL options: all colors.
PRECIS MULTILEVEL 1-3/4 BOWL WITH DRAINER options: all colors.
PERFORMA CASCADE SUPER SINGLE BOWL options: all colors
Stainless Steel Sinks by SOCI
SOCI Solido 16 Gauge Single Bowl Bowl Size: 28"W x 16"D x 9"H
SOCI Solido 16 Gauge 60/40 Sink L: 16"W x 18-5/8"D x 9"H; R: 13"W x 16-1/2"W x 16-1/2"D x 7-1/2"H
SOCI Solido Bar Sink Bowl Size: 15-1/8"W x 7-1/2"H
SOCI Solido 16 Gauge 50/50 Sink Bowl Sizes: 14-1/2"W x 16-1/2"D x 8-1/4"H
Vitreous China Sinks by SOCI
SOCI Vitreous 8006 Undermount Sink Bowl Size: 18”W x 13”D x 6”H Colors: Bisque, White
SOCI Vitreous 8028 Undermount Sink Bowl Size: 171/4”W x 14”D x 61/4”H Colors: Bisque, White
SOCI Vitreous 8012 Undermount Sink Bowl Size: 16”W x 11”D x 6”H Colors: Bisque, White
Fireclay Sinks by Blanco
Profina Fireclay
BLANCO PROFINA FIRECLAY FARMHOUSE 36-inch colors: biscuit, white
BLANCO CERANA FIRECLAY APRON FRONT 33-inch options: reversible (two different fronts); colors: biscuit, white; also available in 30-inch size.
WilgusIQ has many more sink brands and models available. Please call us to check availability on your favorites. Combine your favorite sink with complementary countertop colors. Click on the button below to shop now.