ACRYLIC SINKS

Acrylic does scratch easilly...but at least you could polish out a scratch...cant be any worse than stainless steel...(My Son wiped down our hob with a scourer..)

Porcelain is probably hardes..but how big is the budget?

Del

It does. I installed an acrylic sink in my kitchen two years ago, and now I regret this and want to go back to my old stainless steel, only this time I'll fluff it with rock-wool at the bottom to negate the awful clanging noise it had, which prompted me to go acryl in the first place.

Not only it scratches easily, but I banged one of it's corner-rims at the top by mistake, and although it didn't crack the sink, it now has a small but deep notch there, which is difficult to clean.

Acrylic bath on the other hand, is another story altogether.

It's silky smooth, and relatively warm in winter. Let me tell you, it's a blast.

VERY durable.

Scratch--don't.

Confict-it is everywhere-- use your judgement finally.

My limited experience has been that they look real good until you use them.

plus they cost more than the reliable stainless steel type.

So many questions and so little time. First of all acrylic sinks are sold under the guise that they are repairable. Very true, but does one want to "repair" the sink every time it needs it? Stainless steel sinks are good if you are willing to spend the money for a high quality one. There are also glass sinks to consider. I do not see if this is for a kitchen or bathroom or bar type area. If you are willing to toss out money for the research of the "most durable" that might be your best approach. Gotta fly.

Macralon. If you want to dig really deep into your pockets. Ky.

Does anyone have a good word for porcelain sinks? Easy to clean & very durable unless you manage to drop something heavy & pointy in it.

You just said it. They might crack, but scratch and acid resistant they are indeed. Like ceramic tiles, you may use any compound, aggressive as they may be, for cleaning, to get them look as new once again.