Porcelain Sinks

Be aware that porcelain cast-iron sinks are heavy and require extra support to hold them if they are undermounted. This extra support network costs about $150.00 extra. Also, porcelain cast-iron sinks have a tendency to chip and stain. Consider one of the new granite composite sinks. They are 80% granite, come in black, white, neutral and other colors depending on brand. The price is usually around $400-$500 and they are light-weight (despite their granite content) and thus require no additional support. They can usually be undermounted or topmounted, but check before you buy. My favorite is the Blanco Silgranite. It comes in a variety of configurations and can be viewed at www.blancoamerica.com.