Totally agree on sealing right away—learned that the hard way myself. A couple more things I'd add:
- Watch out for hard water spots; composite granite shows them way more than stainless.
- Dropping heavy pans can chip it easier than you'd think... learned that one too.
"Dropping heavy pans can chip it easier than you'd think... learned that one too."
Yeah, I've heard that before, but honestly, my composite granite sink has taken a beating and still looks great. Maybe it's brand-dependent or just luck? Either way, I'd still pick it over stainless any day—way quieter and looks nicer IMO.
I was worried about chipping mine too, especially after reading horror stories online. But honestly, after three years of daily use, my composite granite sink still looks pretty much brand new. I've dropped cast iron skillets, heavy pots, even accidentally knocked over a glass measuring cup from a high shelf (oops...), and not a single chip or scratch yet. Maybe it's luck, or maybe the quality really does vary between brands—I did spend quite a bit of time researching before buying.
Either way, I agree with you about stainless sinks. Had one before and couldn't stand the noise and constant water spots. Composite granite just feels more durable and looks better long-term, at least in my experience.
Glad to hear your composite granite sink is holding up so well. I've been eyeing one myself, but I'm curious—did you find it tricky to keep clean at first? I've heard mixed things about staining, especially with lighter colors. Stainless steel sinks drive me nuts too with all the water spots and noise...ugh. But durability aside, does anyone else feel like composite granite just makes the kitchen look warmer and more inviting somehow? Or am I just weirdly sentimental about sinks now...
I've gotta admit, composite granite sinks do look cozy and inviting, but honestly, I found them a bit finicky to maintain at first. My sister installed a lighter-colored one last year, and it took some trial-and-error figuring out how to keep stains from coffee or tomato sauce at bay. She ended up using baking soda paste regularly...worked pretty well after some practice. Personally, I still lean toward stainless steel despite the noise—budget-friendly and forgiving if you're not exactly meticulous with cleanup (guilty here...).
