Side by Side Comparison of: Kraus

This is the best sink money can buy for the price Amazon sells it!It comes packaged securely.It comes protected in a bag that rivals expensive beach bags and a small towel that a 5 star would have..It has a real actual size template for your installer / counter top preparation.The finish is beautiful!The drain basket is like how quality used to be when things were made so well.The bottom grate comes with extra rubber bumpers.16 gage steel t-304 is the best I could find.Amazon provided the best service possible and solved a shipper problem with extreme instant solution.Love Amazon!.

We LOVE this sink! We're a young couple renovating our first home together with a high desire for quality, style, and functionality....without breaking the bank. We're both highly analytical and determined to make our new home amazing, together. Every decision is being made with much research and great thoughtfulness as we may live in this house for 50+ yrs.We both grew up with Stainless steel sinks, loved how easy they are to clean and make sanitary, and refused to do anything painted/coated. There are all kinds of fancy new materials used in sinks now and we gave real consideration to these new stone ones, but after much research came back to wanting stainless steel. But not just any stainless steel - we wanted good quality, easy to clean, heavy duty, functional and aesthetically pleasing.So what made us choose this sink?1) We wanted 1 drain rather than 2. This makes cleaning the sink way easier! With a split sink, you have to decide where you want the garbage disposal and if food ends up in the other side, you have to pull it out and put it in the other side or in the trash. With 1 drain, that is not an issue.2) In order to have "2 compartments", we realized we could just use a large bowl in one side of the sink for washing produce or when that's done, for washing dishes. Then we just dump the bowl water down the drain (with any food remnants included) and wash the bowl like any other dish. Makes cleanup quick and easy while still providing amazing functionality.3) We wanted it large enough to fit large pots, pans, and bowls. This sink fits my giant stainless steel bowl (for when I need standing water), a hanging colander/strainer basket for washed produce, and still has room for a small pile of dirty dishes or other washing needs in between - all at the same time. It's depth is great for large pots or bowls to really fit in deeply.4) The corners and base of the sink are rounded and smooth, making it easy to "rinse" clean without really any scrubbing required. Many of the sinks we looked at and considered had square/pointed corners there were difficult to keep clean (where I lived previously, the sink was squared off and we found it very hard to keep corners clean). Other sinks that have rounded corners still have such flat bases that the dirty water doesn't drain easily. This one is rounded across the entire base and makes it easy for the water and scraps to rinse right down.5) The rack that sits inside makes it really easy to rinse dirty water or food scraps down while still using the sink for other purposes. This means nothing get's stuck. It also helps protect the bottom of the sink from getting scratched up by other items. Originally I wasn't sure if I wanted the rack - I've had bad experiencing with them with silverware falling through and being difficult to retrieve - but the grid on this one is pretty well sized and usually helps me avoid dropping silverware beneath. My large bowl also helps as I usually just toss the silverware into it until ready to wash (when the bowl is not in use for produce, of course), but sometimes I forget and put it right in the sink and the rack keeps it up off the base, allowing food scraps to easily rinse down right below it.6) The 16guage steel is AMAZING. No tinny sounds, very durable, very quiet. We have a cheapo stainless steel sink in another residence and it's impossible to use the sink quietly. Plus when you run the garbage disposal it sounds like it'll get ripped right off. Not so with this sink - quiet, durable, and confident it will last a lifetime (or more).7) The cost of this sink is ridiculously inexpensive compared to many sinks of similar size which lack the quality and attention to detail of this one.We've been using this sink for a few weeks now and are SUPER happy with the purchase! THANK YOU, KRAUS!

Searched for a sink for weeks and went over all the specs of high end names like Franke, Kohler ect. I was told from an expert in plumbing that its just a name! As long as it is coated on the bottom and is 16 or 18 guage, it was good. It was like comparing 18 karat gold from Kay Jewelry to 18 karat gold at Tiffany's- Both are 18 Karat Gold!!!! That was Great information, seeing that it saved me about $1500 on a sink and faucet!

Originally, our contractor was going to install the "standard sink" he uses in all of the kitchens he remodels. When he struggled to provide a manufacturer or the specifications, we decided to forgo that option and buy the Kraus KBU14 instead... And I'm so glad we did.Reading through the description, I was delighted to see that it was scratch resistant, constructed with 16 gauge stainless steel, and had rubber dampening on the underside to muffle noise. I never thought of our old sink being noisy until I experienced this one. Numerous 5 star reviews and a very deep basin were bonuses too, but one of the main selling points for me was that it came with the basket strainer - I'm all about the freebies!Our contractor just so happened to drop by when the countertop crew was installing our new sink and even he said, "wow, that's a really nice sink!" I had to giggle... Wonder what piece of metal garbage he was planning on giving us?!Our only issue - Due to our garbage disposal, we were forced to use the drain from our old sink and we couldnt use the nice drain that came in this package.

We remodeled the kitchen a year ago. I wanted a sink that you could put a frying pan with long handle in to soak. I decided I didn't want the two sided sinks. As it was we never filled either sink to wash dishes. We always just used a large salad bowl so water wasn't wasted. So we didn't need to have two separate sinks. I wanted to get a good quality stainless steel so I did some research and decided that this sink would be a good choice. In the year that I have had it, I couldn't be happier. The size is fantastic. I can soak pans and still have room to wash beside it in our washing bowl. It comes with a rack that fits perfectly to keep dishes from scratching the bottom so I didn't have to buy something from an outside source to protect it. The packaging of this product blew me away. It came shipped wrapped in a cloth bag which was then packed in thick styrofoam in a thick cardboard box to protect it while being shipped. It also came with a towel to keep it polished. I was really impressed with the stainless steel finish. It has been very easy to care for. I generally wipe it down with dish soap on a wet rag and then rinse. To disinfect I spray with vinegar and water and let it air dry. It looks great. I really love this sink and a lot of my friends and family always remark on how much they would like to have it.

Love the sink. We are remodeling and my old sink was a porcelain dual bowl and I don't think there are any issues with the stainless being any louder. I am pleasantly surprised that the sink came with a gourmet drain. I didn't even know better drains existed prior to getting this sink. We compost rather than use a garbage disposal so the deeper colander style drain is awesome. The packaging this thing came in was fit for glass instead of steel. I haven't decided if I like the rack in the bottom of the sink or not, but it's nice to have the option.Now, maybe it depends on your granite installer, but mine specified that the sink be in place prior to templating for the granite and my plumber only wanted to hook up the faucet and drain, so placing the sink was up to us. The sink comes with some screws and "nuts" that expand like drywall screws and little steel tabs that are supposed to fasten to the counter, but not much in the way of installation instructions. From what is on the instruction sheet, it only seemed like it would work for laminate counters ?!? We googled and watched YouTube for instructions on how to install undermount sinks for granite, but were not happy with the options we found. In my opinion, it doesn't seem like any number of little nuts epoxied into plywood are going to hold up 100 lbs of water or whatever is sitting in my sink pushing it down, so we ended up cutting out the sink opening in the plywood (using the template that came with the sink, and then routing 1/8" channel into the top of the plywood for the lip of the sink to sit on. Then the granite installer came and put the granite right over it and it fit perfectly. You can tell me that if I ever need to replace the sink it's going to be hell, but I can tell you this quality of sink will be able to be refinished if it gets damaged somehow, so I am good with it. I also think I could stand in my sink and not have any worries about it coming disconnected from my counter. Which overcomes the concern that I had with having a huge undermount sink.

When I was researching sinks for our kitchen renovation, this really stood out. I'd been on websites where comparable sinks were over 1k!I held my breath, but the contractor asked,"How much did you pay for this sink? 5-600 dollars?" I proudly answered "275 and change!" He looked gobsmacked, and said it was a great sink, made very well, and an incredible value! It looks beautiful, the rack is terrific, and I'm looking forward to years of happiness!Will follow up after having it for a few months. Thanks Kraus!

Review date 2/9/17: Excellent value for a sink that appears very well constructed with high attention to detail. I'm pleased with this purchase especially for the price paid. ONLY feedback would be on the drain assembly included. Before I get into that let me say that overall the design and stainless construction of the drain interior appear to be very well done. Assuming the metallurgy is the same as claimed by the sink manufacturer the drain assembly should give many years of rust free dutiful service. The feedback portion relates to the plastic piece that fits under the sink and secures the interior drain - I personally think that should be stainless as well. And secondly there was no tool included that fit into the slot for the screw that connects the top portion to the underside. Not a huge deal for those who have a decent set of tools on hand (I used a chisel to serve as an extra large straight slot screwdriver and it worked out well).All in all, especially when you compare quality vs cost this is an excellent purchase so far. If we start to experience issues I will update this review at a later date with those details.

Love this huge sink. Looks great. I was originally skeptical about the grate in the bottom (which is removable, so you can always do without it), but after using it for several weeks I find this is an awesome feature. keeps water from pooling on things you keep in the sink (like a sponge, for e.g.). Easy to lift halfway out to wipe the bottom.As others point out, the sink is very deep, but the bottom is not very steep, so you're going to have to wipe food towards the disposal yourself. Easy enough to do, and the depth really helps when washing large pans, baking sheets, etc. This sink is so deep we leave our dish soap in it and it stays out of sight.Overall very pleased with this purchase.

Great product - my installer looked at it and said he love Kraus because of how heavy they are. It is a good gauge of stainless steel - nice and thick. I love that it comes with the accessories especially the bottom grate. This was more reasonable then any other sink I have looked at. . .which were a lot.I loved ordering on Amazon. I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else, but this was it was delivered to my house and the driver was nice enough to bring it inside for me.

I LOVE this sink! We've been using it in our newly remodeled kitchen for 2 months and I have mostly praise for it:**Pros:1) AFFORDABLE! We priced out the competition with fewer features (no grate or drain mechanism) at much higher price points ($799+, and then + accessories). I wouldn't claim this sink is higher quality than one of the higher-end competitors, but it certainly seems like a better value. It's a quality sink, very durable and looks amazing.2) HUGE. I mean really, really big. I knew the dimensions when I ordered it but visualizing the size and actually seeing it installed surprised me. Don't get me wrong, I love it. But be prepared for the size. It holds even my largest cutting boards and roasters for easy cleaning. I don't wash loads of dishes in it so I haven't attempted to fill it up but if you hand wash dishes frequently you might want to consider how much water it will take to get enough in there to wash dishes.3) It's beautiful. It's sleek, has clean lines and just really looks great! I've received multiple compliments already. I'm all about function over beauty, but I'll admit that I just love the look of this sink.4) Cleans easily and is scratch-resistant. I cook a lot and am tough on all of my kitchen tools, including my sink. It's only been two months but I've banged plenty of pots/pans/roasters in it (Thanksgiving) and my husband has even cleaned a few paintbrushes in it (much to my horror!). It cleans up nicely on a daily basis and tougher spots buff out quickly. It seems like it will withstand quite a beating with a reasonable amount of wear.5) It's packaged amazingly well! I unpacked everything upon arrival to inspect it and it was perfect...the sink was in a nice, soft bag surrounded by foam with the other parts in a separate box packed away from the sink. I've had glassware delivered with less protection!**Things to consider (these are not "Cons" for me, but might be for others):6) It has a very interesting strainer mechanism, one I was not expecting at all. It's kind of like a deep hinge-handled "basket" that catches your scraps. The stopper is a separate piece. I like it. I don't typically fill my sink so just having the strainer option is a plus. Plus the basket holds more and is easier to clean than the traditional style (no center post to work around). And when I insert it I don't inadvertently put it in the "stop" position and have to reposition it. Some people will like this, some won't. I personally think it's a plus.7) The grate is a snug, perfect fit. I'm so, so happy I read almost every review and question before purchasing! I read that the grate is tight and could be an issue if you have stone counters with a lip. When they came to template for Quartz I was very specific to tell them I needed a straight cut for the sink, no overlap at all. Their standard was a small lip. Had they done that I most certainly would have run into issues with the grate (I would need to tilt it when removing or cleaning underneath). As long as you consider this and plan accordingly, it is not an issue. I love the modern look of the flush cut sink and would absolutely do it again. However I would have been very annoyed if my stone had been cut with a standard lip and I was struggling with the grate daily.8) I'm going to jump back to the size for a minute. It's long, wide and deep. Which I love. But the depth come with a small price. A) if, like me, you were hoping for a single/double pull out garbage for under your sink, good luck with that. I've tried 3 brands/sizes and because of the depth of this sink, they don't fit by as little as 1/8". If anyone finds one to fit a standard height kitchen base cabinet please message me!! I have had no luck so have a freestanding barrel under the sink. Bummer, but not a dealbreaker. B) I am 5'6" and if I'm washing many dishes in the sink it can take a toll on your back. You are definitely reaching down into the sink to get your work done. Taller folks might want to consider this when purchasing.** Cons:9) As many reviewers have already stated, the pitch in this sink isn't enough to move the food and water into the strainer. You WILL swirl items around with a sprayer a few time and then probably still have to use a sponge to coerce the scraps away. It's annoying. I don't like it and I wish it was designed differently. HOWEVER, I love almost everything else about this sink so much that I can overlook this flaw.Summary:With a few exceptions, this is a wonderful sink. Considering the (comparably) reasonable price tag, I'm willing to accept the flaws in exchange for it's affordable beauty and functionality. I would purchase it again.

This is a high quality sink, packaged beautifully, nice & heavy, really spacious. We can fit our largest roasting pan entirely inside it. (My husband is 6'3" and he fits too, folded like a jack-knife.) I like the drain-at-the-back design because it affords more usable space in the cabinet below. In the photo the corners appear linear - other reviewers said tight corners are difficult to keep clean - but in real life the corners are rounded nicely, easy to wash. The extras that come with it are actually useful.

The size of the sink is great. Much better than previous 2 tub sink. The micro finish does help with scratches, but not stains. Installation was straightforward and with no problems. Instructions for installing strainer could have been more detailed.

I have had thos sink for 3 months now and like it. This sink is solid (no pinging sounds) and does not scratch as easy as other posters have stated. The one big downside is the slight staining that occurs. I don't notice the staining much except when polishing the sink and it goes away. The grate insert is awesome. For the price this sink is a great deal.

Great Product, unfortunately I did not get the fitted stainless steel grid and only realized after the sink was already installed... So I can't exchange it. But very good sink.

Definitely worth the money. Could be slanted toward the drain a bit more as others said but I've never had this big of one before, either, so maybe they are all like this. According to my quartz countertop installer, the instructions for this say a "flush mount" not a "no reveal/overhang" instruction. So, if you want the "seams" of the counter to hide, this may not be the sink for you. I don't know why, the countertop installer wouldn't tell me.

Great product for the price as compared to specialty stores or the big name stores. They can't come close to the quality and the single bowl takes a big manicotti pan with no trouble.

It is big and deep and looks great. But it get scratched very easily I can swear I did not use anything sharp or abrasive but within two days there are scratches. It has been now 3 months and I am getting used to living with the scratches, but the rubber feet of the bottom rack leave smudges and cannot be removed, not even with Barkeepers' Friend.

This sink is HUGE! We just got it installed with our new counter tops and I really like it so far. I will say that I can foresee it being a tad hard to keep clean because it doesn't drain perfectly (water and food seems to sit in the bottom). I'll plan to take out the thing in the bottom a couple times a week and wipe down with Barkeeper's Friend. I just did it this morning and noticed a small spot of rust that wiped away with a sponge and barkeeper's friend. Overall I really like it and would definitely purchase again, just keep in mind that it does require some maintenance. We were used to maintenance because our old sink had to be cleaned extremely often, more so than this sink. An unexpected benefit/detriment is that it's SO large that dishes sit in the bottom of the sink and aren't immediately visible so I'm not as bothered by them, haha. I am so excited that we can finally fit an entire cookie sheet in the sink with room to spare, and don't have to worry about food going in the wrong drain. I did quite a bit of research before purchasing this sink and this seems to be the best one on the market, despite its very few drawbacks. I'd definitely purchase again.I'm pregnant with our first child and can't wait to give the baby baths in the sink. We had my three year old niece over and she would have easily fit in the sink so I look forward to bathing our child in it for years to come.

This is a beautiful and large sink. I've had it since Feb. 2017 and it's been one of my favorite additions to our kitchen remodel. The only thing I dislike about it is that it can be difficult to clean since it's so wide. In addition, I use the draining rack inside of my sink so that part can be difficult to clean as well. At least a couple of times a week, I will scrub the sink really good (removing the rack). Afterwards, I will put the rack back in and fill the sink with hot water and bleach as recommended by some other reviewers. This sanitizes it really well. Overall, a great purchase and practical sink.

This sink is great, super deep, huge and looks amazing in the kitchen. Only downside for us (and the reason I took off a star) is that we had serious problems with the installation because it was so deep. The plumber couldn't do the normal install and couldn't install the strainer and basket that came with it which to me was very aesthetically pleasing - much more than the standard size one he put in there. It fit fine in the cabinet width wise, we installed into a 36" wide cabinet, but it was just so deep that I'm worried we will have future plumbing issues.

The right rear corner of the sink was pronouncedly out of square. The corner is pushed back farther than the walls on each side of it.That said, I am happy with the soundproofing, durability, gauge, finish, etc. for the relatively affordable price that I got the sink for.-3 stars for the poorly manufactured corner not being caught before leaving the plant. +1 for overall being OK and the price that I bought the sink at being relatively low. +1 for the other included items being better than expected. If our disposal ever goes out I will replace it with the included strainer.The sink does scratch - maybe just a tad more than I expected,It is somewhat diffictult to clean off bits off food due to a fairly flat bottom - but having worked in commercial kitchen, which have similiar bottoms, I expected that.I think that we would have been just about as happy with the sink that is 2" shorter in length and 1" shorted front to back. But this big sink makes doing dishes much more enjoyable than having done them in a smaller sink.

I absolutely love this sink, and everyone who has seen it, loved it. The size is perfect, and I can wash every pot and pan I have in it. My only complaint is that I had to return it twice because of scratches when I received it. I finally had to call Amazon and asked them to inspect it before sending it the 3rd time. I recommend that if you're planning on getting this sink, make sure you have a spray faucet. The food stays on the sink unless if you spray them into the drain. I got the Kraus KPF-1602 Single Lever Pull Out Kitchen Faucet with it, and the combination is fantastic if you like the commercial grade look.

We recently remodeled our kitchen and after many reviews went with this choice. After three weeks, very happy with it. We priced a lot of sinks, and were amazed at how much $$ many were. This was a great price for the size and quality. The rack that sits in the bottom of the sink that came with it is awesome and very useful. The sink looks great and has a nice sturdy feel to it. My only advice is that if you get a big tub sink like this, make sure you have a faucet head that can detach and move around in order to spray the sink down. Otherwise you'll constantly end up with stuff in the corners unless you fill up a cup of water and flush it out. However, I imagine that would be true of all tub sinks.

Great looking easily installed, did scratch easily.

I like its one sink design. The quality "looked" pretty good but it turns out very easy to get scratched after ease use. Now, the beautiful sink appeared lots of scratch only after one month. I wish I would have bought other material sinks not stainless.

Sink is nice but the accessories are falling apart. Both the stopper and the strainer basket have broken on mine in less than a year.

Love everything about it except that it scratches too easily and always looks yucky since it really seems to show water spots. Had a cheap one before this and it never scratched and if you cleaned it, it would stay looking nice. This one looks good until the very next time you turn the water on :(

I was very impressed when I received this sink. It's beautiful and seemed to be of good quality. We recently purchased a home and updated most of the kitchen. We've lived in the home about a week now and the sink has seen very little use, yet is has a bunch of scratches on the bottom. I'm not even sure how they got there. I've been so careful placing dishes in it and cleaned it with a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth. I'm so disappointed. I replaced the sink that came with the home because it was an old, scratched up stainless steel sink. I wanted something nice and new and now this sink looks anything but new. I guess I expected more for the price, brand and great reviews.

The weight of this sink is 16 pounds vs the model KHU100-32 is 26 pounds. For a little more money you receive 60% more steel.

I had a garbage disposal so I didn't use 90% of the accessories. The sink really does not drain well, as many people complain. So if you have any food your cleaning you have to spend an extra 30 seconds to brush it down the disposal, everything just lays flat on the surface. So we also couldn't use the drying rack consistently because it became difficult to get all the food down the drain with our a brush to guide it. I went with the big model, once installed there is no going back (glued to marble, high risk to damage everything). I'd suggest something with a greater slope.

The size and look of the of the sink is awesome! It is both deep and wide and allows huge pots and dishes to sit side by side. I left borh a long baking dish and a large Dutch oven in it to soak overnight last night and there was room to spare. The reason it's not more stars is that the water doesn't drain easily from the basin so am always chasing food with the sprayer. I've had large single basin sinks before without this issue so a bit disappointed. Make sure you have a faucet with a sprayer that can reach!

There are spots that I can't remove

I've had this sink installed for about a month now. It looks great overall. Its large and deep. The finish is very shinny! I love the grate that it came with. Here's the draw back.... It scratches very easily!!! Very Easily! I have been incredibly careful with this sink and I still have several scratches on the bottom and the sides. Its a kitchen sink... it should be more durable then it is. I am nervous to see what it looks like in a year. It also leaves water marks like crazy and needs to be polished weekly. If you're a perfectionist, you probably shouldn't get this sink!

The sink is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, I bought it in Feb, but just had the chance to install now, and noticed that it had two rust spot... very disappointing - and it's too late to return it.

This sink definitely comes packaged well. It's fitted in Styrofoam and comes in a duster bag (like an expensive purse). I had it professionally installed so I can't comment on that part. It seems thick and doesn't give off a "ping" sound. My one concern was about a week after it was installed, I noticed tiny pinhole rust marks (on the bottom of sink and walls of sink) and a couple of larger rust marks (on the walls of sink, near the top). At that point, it had only been used 2 or 3 times as we weren't completely done with our kitchen remodel yet. I cleaned it with Bar Keeper's Friend and they haven't come back. I've also noticed that the sink needs to be dried after every use or hard water spots will show up once dry. I guess this has more to do with my water quality but on my old stainless sink I didn't have this problem. The grid that comes with it is nice but even with the protective plastic covers on the feet, it leaves marks on the sink. I'm not sure if all grids have this problem as I didn't use one in my old stainless sink. Overall this sink is an excellent buy considering the price. Every sink out there seems to have its cons so I'm happy with my decision to go with this sink and save a few hundred dollars.

Bought the scratch resistant model and it has a weird texture and the color seems closer to aluminum. I'm afraid it looks cheap. It also doesn't match our appliances or faucet and we're sending it back.

No instructions..... Picture shows it includes wings nuts but there are no wing nuts. Also the plate is beveled but in the photo it is straight. The beveled ledge leaves a gap. Wondering if there is missing parts and instruction book?

I should have paid more attention to other reviewers' comments about how easily this sink scratches. Not only does it scratch ridiculously easily - even a Rubbermaid dish pan set in the sink left scratches - but a dry cat food can left in the sink (also dry) for 10 minutes left a ring that I haven't been able to get rid of. Water spatters that are not immediately wiped up leave spots that are difficult to rub out. I wish I'd gone with a competitor's sink, but it was backordered. Too bad this one wasn't. Yes, it's heavy, and yes, it looks great - until you actually use it. As a fuss-free, working sink, it's a dead loss.

I purchased this item for my kitchen remodel.I like the appearance of it but the metal durability isn't as promised. It already has a few scratches on it. Can't do anything now since it's an under mount.** vender** is there a scratch seal for this item?

The basket strainer is plastic underneath, does not fit flush with the full bowl sink flange for the strainer basket, the white gasket does not mate properly with the strainer flange, no instructions came with the sink/strainer, and the strainer won't pull down flush if the white gasket is used, and depends on plastic parts to draw tight which does not work well enough, so I'm forced to try plumber's putty or silicone, not sure which I'll try first, but the white gasket won't cut it for sure since it keeps the strainer from being flush with the sink bottom and leaves a lip and will not draw tight w/o compromising the plastic parts. Sink is nice enough but am greatly disappointed in the basket strainer which is a poor design over all. Should be all metal, come with directions, and if expected to use the supplied gasket, the gasket should fit much better and draw down flush. Would much prefer a decent strainer than the included washcloth!

I'm very happy with my new sink. I just remodeled my kitchen and the sink is perfect. Very good quality for the price.Update, I am bit disappointed with this sink. It has scratched so easily. I used a very soft dish brush to clean it. I can't believe how much it scratched. Even the little rubber stoppers on the legs of the rack have scratched the sink. There are marks in the sink from them. It's very hard to clean also. I realize part of this is having stainless steel, but I had a stainless sink in the past and it was not like this.

Hard to get food particles down drain. Have to wipe it clean daily. Not enough of a dip down near drain. Too large. Should have gotten one size smaller so faucet pull out met farther down. Also grate is too large to fit in dishwasher and is hard to clean.

Be careful it will scratch very easily. It has a polished finish so it will show fine scratches from a wash cloth. It takes forever to rinse items down the drain. It does not drain well. there is always a small amount of water that does not make it to the drain. The sink is level and installed properly.

Looks nice, awesome price for what you get with it, but the water puddles at the base of the sink because the slope of the base is not enough. This means after anytime the water is on, you have to wipe down the sink and its a PUDDLE, not just a little bit of water splashing. So for look nice, for function...terrible.

Plastic feet on the bottom grate mark the stainless steel finish...only notice when cleaning the bottom. Scratches much easier than the 12 year old Blanco it replaced which is interesting as both are 16 gauge. Like the design and it's quiet. Would return due to poor quality but would cost me more to unhook/hook up faucet/hot water and take out/reinstall.

I remodeled my kitchen and purchased this under mount kitchen for the large island in the middle. I went with Kraus assuming that it is a good brand and this will translate into good quality. The sink developed stains at the base within few weeks of its use. This is supposed to be STAINLESS and I was shocked to see those stains. Since the sink has been under mounted, there is nothing that I can do at this stage expect never to buy Kraus products again

I have no gripes with the sink when it comes to looks. We have a modern style and this compliments it nicely. However, as another reviewer said, the bottom has so little incline towards the drain that you will be spending quite a bit of time hosing food particles down the drain. I read the previous review mentioning this and didn't think it was a big deal, don't want others to make my mistake.Had I realized what a pain it is to spend at least a minute hosing the sink down towards the drain every time I use the sink, I wouldn't have not purchased it and looked for a similar design with a steeper bottom (which wouldn't affect the look at all).After two months of use, in my opinion, the sink is impractical for every day use. That is, unless you don't mind constantly looking at food particles until the maid comes or you decide to do a full cleaning. If the sink is more for display purposes and rarely used, then I recommend it.Site note: I gave up using the included grate because it required even more time to clean. Even with it out, it's constant work keeping the sink from looking dirty from food particles.

Bought this sink for my daughter's new kitchen. It was installed 3 days ago and is rusting!! Can't take it out without paying someone to remove and reinstall.

We updated our kitchen and bought this sink. We've had it for about a month, and already there is a ring of rust in the bottom (from a mason jar lid sitting there.) The rust ring *will not* scrub out! I am beyond mad about this!! Also, like others have mentioned, it scratches very easily.We paid good money for this sink, and we paid good money to have it installed. What a complete waste!!And, this has nothing to do with the one-star rating, but it is not smooth. It is a bit bumpy, so no suction cup will stick to it. We bought a suction cup wire rack to hold the sponge, but we can't use it.

The sink arrived with a large dent in it, which couldn't have happened during shipping. The sink was carefully packaged and there was no room for movement in the box, which leads me to believe that the dent occurred prior to packaging. That being said, this is a beautiful sink - very good quality and heavy so whatever caused the dent must have been done with some blunt force. My contractor was able to work out the dent, otherwise this would have gone back for replacement. With the dent, a rating of one star. Without the dent, 5 stars.

Really don't like this sink.1. Lack of slope of sink makes the water not drain well.2. Because of this, the sink spots up unless you dry it after every use.3. Who wants to dry their sink after every use?We end up washing dishes in the bathroom when we just have a few dishes because it is such a pain to deal with this sink.Do yourself a favor and buy a sink that has brushed stainless steel and one with a larger slope for drainage!

I got the sink installed two days ago and it looks great. But oh my gosh, this sink gets scratches so easily. It is unbelievable. The descriptions of the sink say it is scratch and stain-resistant. It is definitely not true. It is too late for me to return it. I am extremely disappointed.

Rust in less than a month! Had to return. It seems all their sinks have this problem.

First of all, as to the size and the style of the sink...I do like it. I especially like the rack in the bottom and the size of the sink. But there is ONE THING I do NOT like about this sink. There are blemishes that look like corrosion popping up all over the sink. They are not rust, but the sink was not first quality and was not advertised as a "second." I would not have purchased it had I known. I am stuck with it (undermount...granite) for now, so I hope it does not get holes in it. I would not purchase from this vendor again.

I would recommend that you do not trust the overall rating and do more research about the negatives of this product. I have been able to enjoy this sink for about two months. The steal the sink is made of cannot be called "stainless." Gray spots along with orange rust appeared all over (even in the seem between the glue and the sink). The only way to remove those gray spots was to remove the protective coating of the sink, which only worsened the problem and made me miss my old 20 year old sink. The Kraus support argued that stainless steal does not rust and that I must have used steal wool. I don't own a single piece of steal wool. I used a soft sponge and soap to clean the sink.

BEWARE!!!! Rust after 1 month of use!!!!!!!! After lots of research and reading tons of reviews I purchased this sink. It arrived and looked great. We remodeled our kitchen and had the granite cut to fit this sink. Everything went in perfectly and looked great. After sever days of use, I noticed something under the wire rack that fits in the bottom of the sink to protect it from scratches. I assume it was food crud. I was SHOCKED AND HORRIFIED to see that it was RUST! I am trying to get some answers from the company, but nothing yet. I have put no chemicals in the sink, only soap and water. The biggest problem is at the granit is cut to fit this exact sink. I am incredibly upset. I used an abrasive spong and removed the rust and of course it scratched the sink horribly. Buyer beware!! If you need a cheap utility sink, go for it, but I would spend the money and get a better product for your kitchen,