These sinks are subject to damage by hot objects but damaged areas can sometimes be sanded down to expose undamaged material. These sinks are durable, attractive, and can often be molded with an integrated countertop or joined to a separate countertop in a seamless fashion, leading to no sink-to-countertop joint or a very smooth sink-to-countertop joint that can not trap dirt or germs. Plastic sinks may also be made from the same materials used to form "solid surface" countertops.High-end acrylic drop-in (lowered into the countertop) and undermount (attached from the bottom) sinks are becoming more popular, although they tend to be easily damaged by hard objects – like scouring a cast iron frying pan in the sink.Subject to damage by hot or sharp objects, the principal virtue of these sinks is their low cost. These are often deep, free-standing sinks used in laundry rooms. Inexpensive sinks are simply made using injection-molded thermoplastics.Plastic sinks come in several basic forms: Solid ceramic sinks have many of the same characteristics as enamel over cast iron, but without the risk of surface damage leading to corrosion. Enamel over steel is a similar-appearing but far less rugged and less cost-effective alternative. Aggressive cleaning will dull the surface, leading to more dirt accumulation. Like stainless steel, they are very resistant to hot or cold objects, but they can be damaged by sharp impacts and once the glass surface is breached, the underlying cast iron will often corrode, spalling off more of the glass. Heavy and durable, these sinks can also be manufactured in a very wide range of shapes and colors. Įnamel over cast iron is a popular material for kitchen and bathroom sinks. One disadvantage of stainless steel is that, being made of thin metal, they tend to be noisier than most other sink materials, although better sinks apply a heavy coating of vibration-damping material to the underside of the sink. Stainless steel sinks will not be damaged by hot or cold objects and resist damage from impacts. Some very deep sinks are fabricated by welding. Most stainless steel sinks are made by drawing a sheet of stainless steel over a die. Stainless steel is most commonly used in kitchens and commercial applications because it represents a good trade-off between cost, usability, durability, and ease of cleaning.
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