BLANCO 441613 Valea Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, 32" L x 19" W, Café Brown

We have had our sink installed for about 4 months now, and I cannot express how much in LOVE we are with it! I never knew adulting could be so boring that you could be in love with a sink, but we really are. The pic just doesn't do it justice! It is so deep that we can through all of our dirty dishes inside and from a distance, you'd think everything was clean because it hides them so well! If you're debating on this sink, just get it! It's easy to clean and it is really quiet (bet you never thought about the sounds of a sink, but you actually notice it with this one). One recommendation- we did end up getting the brown/bronze colored garbage disposal ring for the bottom and are so happy we did because it completely blends in at the bottom of the sink.

i absolutely love this sink. deep, wide, can wash cookie sheets in it. I even washed my dog in it. if my son was still little, i'd probably wash him in there too. the material is smooth but matte finish, so it always looks clean, even when it's not quite clean. I was concerned if it would drain properly as many of the large sinks seem to have that issue but it works perfectly and drains quickly. the color is a medium gray, it really doesn't look very metallic. I have Caledonia granite and it looks great with it. purchased a delta pull down faucet from lowes to go with it and couldn't be happier. the template provided was spot on...had no issues with the granite cut matching the sink. if you're replacing a dual top mount, be aware that your garbage disposal will sit much lower and you'll need to do some cutting/replacing of your pipes because the hole is in the center. I hope it lasts because it would be a bear to get it out of there. update 12/19 - this sink looks like the day I bought it. One nice thing that I didn't even consider when buying it is that it doesn't "clank" like porcelain or bang like stainless. I have an open floorplan, so the muffled thud this sink makes is appreciated. i'm getting ready to sell my home and it is the amenity I will miss the most. in fact, I will buy another for my next home.

We've been putting this sink through its paces for four years now. Cast iron skillets, stock pots, silverware tossed in, stacked dishes falling over. Greasy food left soaking, hard water, boiling water, you name it, it's been through it, and come out like a champ. I will admit we've probably treated it SLIGHTLY gentler than we would a steel sink. We don't drop solid cast iron skillets onto the bottom, but it's had its share of bumps and bangs with the only visible damage being a few small nicks or divots (which you can only really notice if you are carefully watching water flow across the bottom or in the right light angle). On top of that, with some Barkeepers Friend, it cleans up pretty much like new any time. Highly recommended. As a side note, when the sink first arrived, the hardware was running around loose in the box, and had scratched it up pretty bad during transit. I contacted Blanco to ask how to handle this, and whether attempts to fix the scratches would prevent returning it. They reassured me they wouldn't have any issue with me trying to mitigate the scratches and suggested Barkeepers Friend for that purpose, and that worked perfectly. I don't know how they manufacture Silgranite, but it SEEMS like it is some sort of polymer or resin with powdered stone mixed/embedded in it. Amazing stuff.

SINK WAS FINE THE COLOR IN THE PICTURE IS WRONG THE SINK IS BLACK WE WANTED DARK BROWN AS THE PICTURE IS SHOWING

I've only had the sink a few weeks so I cannot comment on the long-term use of the product. At this stage, I'm very happy with my sink. Love how large and deep the basin is. I can put cookie sheets and large pans in with no problem. I paired it with River White Granite and it looks beautiful. I'm finding that stains do come out easily. I left a pair of scissors in there and it left a rust mark, had a short panic attack but then with a little vinegar and baking soda it came right out. I have also noted that diluted bleach cleans well, but overall it doesn't appear to stain or hold a stain. I am more confident to clean anything in it now. I will report back if anything changes, otherwise no news is good news from a happy customer.

I have owned a total of three Blanco granite sinks and for each and everyone I have never had a problem with cleaning or durability. I have Black, White and now Gray. First, I like that they are deep sinks. I keep my dishwashing/hand wash ((Dawn Platinum) liquid in a smaller container, this way I can leave it in the sink and avoid it taking up counter space when not needed and it is not seen. They clean very easy, for all the colors I have owned, I never had a problem using bleach in any of the colors of my sink, not even the black. After washing out the sink i just wipe it down with a well squeezed dish cloth and it looks like new again. They are large and easy to clean large pots. I knew when I remodeled my kitchen again I was looking for another Blanco sink because of their long lasting durability. They are a great value for the money. I will never look at another type of sink besides these.

Haven't installed yet however, it looks beautiful but I thought it would be made out of heavier material. Though it has a limited lifetime warranty, it came with a lot of do's & don't instructions. Needless to say, I'm excited for the potential look the sink will give but not the "babying" a "durable" sink. No complaints about the packaging, came on time as promised & no cracks no damage as well.

Loved the sink. After reading all the reviews, I was still a bit unsure due to others mentioned about maintenance (hard water spots, possible cracking under hot water, not shine). I had been using it for over three months now, its been great so far. Love the big sink and the depth. I did buy the grid (also my first time to ever use a grid), and I love the grid with it. A bit work to keep clean after peeling, but overall, it keeps dishes above water level and protects the sink from scratches... which I have not seen any as of yet. So far, so good. Loved it!!!

Nice product, worth the buy.