What do kitchen sinks cost?

Kitchen sinks are no longer just a utilitarian tool in the kitchen, they have become a stylish focal point in kitchens over the years. Not only do they need to be functional, but they can elevate the design of your kitchen.

When renovating or building your home, the most common question asked is "how much will it cost?" We understand costs can build up (and often quite quickly!), the budget is one of the first considerations when undertaking a renovation.

Besides the cost, there are many options to consider when choosing your sink which include what is the overall design of your kitchen, what type of sink will suit this? What size do you need, a single bowl or double bowl, what material the sink is made of, installation style, brands and which accessories are available which will make your kitchen sink as functional as possible.

In this article we will go through the cost considerations when purchasing a kitchen sink.

How much does a stainless-steel sink cost?

Stainless steel is one of the most affordable sink materials on the market. They are very durable and easy to clean. Stainless steel does not break though it can tend to dent as they are light weight and have drainer options to either side of the sink. You can also find different metal finishes (such as gold, brass, copper, bronze, gunmetal).

Due to the nature of stainless steel can be noisy, scratches easily, shows water marks, requires regular polishing to keep clean.

The cost of stainless steel sinks can vary depending on size, style and quality. They start from $70 and can cost up to $3,000.

Granite or Quartz composite sinks are made different ratios of granite stone dust or quartz stone dust, and acrylic resin. They have emerged in the market with people wanting black, white or grey sinks rather than metal finish sink.

They are more stylish than stainless steel sinks, they are available in a variety of colours, sizes, and shapes and can come with drainer options like stainless steel. However, they can show water marks and stains and white is particularly hard to keep clean due to rough finish.

These sinks can vary depending on size and style, from $100 up to $2,600.

Fireclay sinks are mostly chosen for their authentic beauty, being made from a natural material. Often their large size makes them very practical too. They are non-porous so very easy to clean. Very impact resistant and have a high temperature tolerance.

Fireclay sinks are versatile as they can be installed butler or farmhouse style, and inset or undermount style. They are available as round, single or double bowl.

They do cost more than stainless steel and can show metal marks, which can be cleaned off and there are less colour options.

Fireclay sinks cost vary depending on size, colour and bowl option. The higher the cost, some brands offer a lifetime warranty. The costs can vary from $500 to $3000.