Best material used to construct a sink?

[Writer]

I went sink shopping yesterday. Not something I do often, but I went to the local Home Despot and purchased the nicer, appropriately sized sink.I went sink shopping yesterday. Not something I do often, but I went to the local Home Despot and purchased the nicer, appropriately sized sink to replace the heavily chipped one in my guest bath. I opted for the vitreous china sink instead of the porcelain coated metal sink. Did I make the right choice?

[Richard Steele]

1. As long as you're not tossing hammers into it, it should be fine.

How much stress does a sink need to withstand, really?

[NMDemDist2]

2. you could ask in DIY for more info from the people who know

and in a lightly used guest bath your choice should be fine.

I like heavy porcelain on steel though for long wear.

[Steven_S]

3. You made the right choice,

The china will outlast the metal ones. The rust will show either at the edges if it's a self-rim or around the drain. Can't beat china unless you drop a hammer or something in it.

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. I prefer either wool or cardstock

[Writer]

6. What - not rubber?

[Rabrrrrrr]

9. No, rubber just holds the water in and then you have to get rid of it.

I like wool or cardstock.

[montanto]

5. I carve mine out of solid ivory,

Its pre-ban though, so don't get all worked up about it.

[Rabrrrrrr]

10. Pfft. I only use fresh ivory. None of that old crap for me.

Philistine.

[Richardo]

7. I like the 'above the counter' glass ones

They look like bowls. Tres cool!

[rug]

8. Is Vitreous China the new name for Taiwan?