One of the hottest trends in kitchen design right now is stainless steel. Whether turning your kitchen into a replica of the hottest restaurant in town’s kitchen prep area, or combining it with elegant warm woods to really make it glow, stainless steel is hot. Stainless steel is versatile, light, easy to clean, water and heat resistant, super strong, and hygienic.

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Before it was a hot new design element, stainless steel endured as a durable and affordable option for kitchen sinks. Elkay has been producing quality stainless steel sinks for over 80 years. Consistently innovative and ahead of current trends Elkay Signature Stainless Steel Sinks offer more variety and options than any other line. Professionals at A-Boy Supply can help you wade through the choices and discover which sink is right for your needs.

There are different grades of stainless steel and some are less durable than others. Elkay uses premium grade type 304 stainless steel for all its residential sinks. Quality stainless steel has a deep down satin smooth finish, rather than just a high surface gloss. The thickness of the steel is also important in your choice of a stainless steel sink. Steel from 18 to 20 gauge offers ample protection against dents, noise, and bowing. It is also important to choose a stainless steel sink with a good undercoating to absorb sound, prevent condensation, and to help maintain water temperature. All Elkay sinks are spray-coated with an exclusive non-toxic, latex-based undercoating.

Why choose a stainless steel sink over a cast iron, granite, or porcelain sink? All are excellent choices, but they don’t all offer the versatility and ease of maintenance that stainless steel does. Also, when properly maintained, stainless steel grows more lustrous with age. Some folks have commented that it practically glows as it ages. Other sinks will show wear and age more quickly. Stainless steel also resists staining and given time will repair itself due to the chromium rich oxide film that forms naturally on the surface of the steel. Another big selling point of stainless steel is how relatively inexpensive it is. When the total life cycle costs are considered, stainless is often the least expensive material option. What other material combines extreme durability and strength and still looks beautiful and elegant in any décor?

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