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Q: Which is more durable: a stainless steel kitchen sink, or a granite kitchen sink?

A: For the most part, a granite kitchen sink is considered to be more durable than a stainless steel kitchen sink. You will find that a granite kitchen sink does not scratch at all – it is also stain resistant and heat resistant. A well-made granite kitchen sink can last for hundreds of years! A stainless steel kitchen sink, on the other hand, does scratch relatively easily, but you can think of those scratches as part of its charm. Another benefit of a stainless steel sink is that it is “softer” than its granite counterpart. In other words, if you drop a glass in a stainless steel sink, it is less likely to break than if it were dropped in a granite sink. The type of kitchen sink that you should buy should depend on your price range and your kitchen décor, too.

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