I considered fireclay initially, but the potential for cracking worried me—especially since I'm not exactly gentle with cookware. Granite composite seemed more forgiving and budget-friendly. Two years in, no regrets yet...though I admit fireclay does look pretty classy.
Granite composite's been solid for me too, handles pots and pans banging around without a scratch. But I do wonder—anyone had issues with staining or discoloration over time? Heard mixed things about lighter colors...
"But I do wonder—anyone had issues with staining or discoloration over time? Heard mixed things about lighter colors..."
I've installed a few granite composite sinks, and honestly, lighter colors can be tricky. They don't exactly stain easily, but they do tend to show discoloration from coffee, wine, or tomato sauce if you leave it sitting too long. Best bet is to rinse promptly and occasionally scrub gently with baking soda paste. Darker colors are definitely more forgiving though... learned that the hard way after my sister's white sink turned kinda yellowish after a year or two.
"Best bet is to rinse promptly and occasionally scrub gently with baking soda paste."
Yeah, totally agree with this. I've noticed lighter-colored sinks—even the granite composites—can be a bit unforgiving if you're not careful. Have you tried sealing it periodically? A buddy of mine swears by applying a granite sealer every year or so, says it helps keep discoloration at bay. Might be worth looking into if you're set on keeping that lighter shade looking fresh...
I've found sealing can help, but honestly, regular care makes a bigger difference. Had a client who sealed yearly but still got stains because they let coffee sit overnight... so yeah, sealing's good, but daily habits matter more in my experience.
