I looked into fireclay sinks when we remodeled our kitchen last year, and honestly, I couldn't justify the extra cost. They do look beautiful, no doubt, but I've heard they're prone to cracking if you drop something heavy—like a cast iron pan (which I'm guilty of doing more than once). Ended up going stainless steel myself, zero regrets. Curious though, has anyone tried those sink protectors or grids to prevent damage? Wondering if they're worth the hassle or just another thing to clean...
I've seen those sink grids in action at a few clients' homes. They do protect the sink pretty well, but honestly, they get gunky fast and are kind of annoying to clean. Wonder if silicone mats might be easier to handle...anyone tried those instead?
Tried silicone mats briefly at a client's place—definitely easier to clean than grids, but they tend to trap water underneath, which can get gross if you don't lift them regularly. Also noticed they stain pretty easily with tomato sauce or coffee. Wonder if there's a better middle-ground solution out there that's less hassle overall?
I've been debating silicone mats myself, but the staining issue is a definite turn-off. Wondering if anyone's tried those stainless steel roll-up racks—do they drain better and resist stains? Curious if they're worth the extra cost.
"Wondering if anyone's tried those stainless steel roll-up racks—do they drain better and resist stains?"
Totally agree with you on silicone mats—they stain way too easily and can get pretty grimy after a while. I've had one of those stainless steel roll-up racks for about a year now, and honestly, it's been worth every penny. It drains super fast, doesn't hold onto water spots or stains, and rolls up neatly when not in use. Plus, it doubles as a handy drying rack for pots and pans... Pretty versatile investment overall.
