Kitchen Sink Brands To Steer Clear Of (And Alternatives To Consider)

Whether you are doing some minor upgrades to your cooking area or undergoing an extensive kitchen remodel, installing a new kitchen sink will transform your space. One of your first considerations will be the style and size of the kitchen sink. You might want an undermount, drop-in, double-bowl, or farmhouse design. You also might focus on selecting durable kitchen sink materials that will both hold up to wear and look great, like cast iron, copper, or quartz. While all of these decisions are a necessary part of the process, choosing a sink that looks perfect on paper but falls short on performance will inevitably leave you with disappointing results.

As you're making a list of the pros and cons of various kitchen sink designs, don't forget to pay attention to the brands that you're considering. You may hear some advice that says the brand of your kitchen sink is less important than the materials it's made of. However, customer reviews at home improvement websites often paint a different story. Some brands of kitchen sinks have consistently poorer reviews than others. Learn more about the brands of kitchen sinks that you should avoid installing, as well as a couple of brands that are more trustworthy alternatives.

If you regularly shop at Home Depot for kitchen and bath products, you've likely come across Glacier Bay, the in-house brand for Home Depot kitchen products. Although the brand's sinks are typically inexpensive, they unfortunately fall short when it comes to durability and reliability.

Glacier Bay has plenty of stainless steel sinks available for your kitchen. However, some of the downsides of stainless steel sinks include the potential to show damage and scratches. Reviewers of the 25-Inch Drop-In Single Bowl Sink mentioned that these sinks often arrived with dents in them. A couple of reviewers mentioned that the sink began rusting soon after installation, which can happen with low-quality stainless steel. As a result, this sink has earned a 3.9-star review from customers at Home Depot.

The Glacier Bay 33-Inch Drop-In Double Bowl Stainless Steel Sink left a similar impression on customers. It has a 4.0-star rating on Home Depot's website, but only 49% of people would recommend buying it. Several reviewers said the quality of the stainless steel was poor and that the sink felt flimsy.

If you really want to have a double-bowl sink for your kitchen, TTG Pace has quite a few offerings with this design. However, it is a brand that you might want to avoid. It can be a pricey brand versus competitors, but many customers believe it's not worth the extra spend.

The TTG Pace GD-1 Undermount Double Bowl Kitchen Sink retails for $729.99, although it is available at a significant discount on Wayfair at $320.67. Customers gave this sink a 3.8-star rating, with many citing issues with durability and damage. One customer reviewer said the color on the sink wore off after less than a month, which was frustrating because of its high price point. Another Wayfair reviewer chose to leave a 1-star review for this sink "because I can't leave zero stars" after it arrived with scratches and did not hold up after installation.

Another one of the brand's designs, the TTG Pace Double Bowl Marble Kitchen Sink, costs $229.99 on Wayfair. One customer reviewer even refused to install the sink after receiving it because of its poor quality and scratches on the underside.

If you have interest in a Kraus branded kitchen sink, you may find yourself disappointed in the results. Kraus makes several different porcelain sinks that might look beautiful at first glance, but frequently show stains and scratches. This material also can crack or chip if you aren't careful and if the manufacturing isn't done with significant attention to detail.

The Kraus Pintura 21-Inch Undermount Porcelain Single Bowl Sink is available at Lowe's for $239.95. It only has a 3.2-star rating from customers. One reviewer on Lowe's posted pictures of chips in the paint and the porcelain material that occurred within six months of purchasing it.

A similar Kraus sink, the 32-Inch Black Undermount Porcelain Single Bowl Sink, has a rating of 3.6 stars on the Kraus website. Only 46% of the reviewers recommend this model of sink to friends and family members. Multiple reviewers on the Kraus site mentioned constant staining on the porcelain material as the biggest problem. One reviewer was disappointed to find that the sink developed a deep scratch that exposed the metal after they had already cut the countertop to size.

Kohler is a highly popular kitchen sink brand that has been in operation for over 150 years, so you can feel confident that the manufacturer will continue to stand behind its products. Its stainless steel sinks even include a limited lifetime warranty.

At Lowe's, you can purchase the Kohler Riverby 33-Inch White Cast Iron Single Bowl Sink for $449. It has a 4.4-star rating and 85% of customers recommend the product. One reviewer on the Lowe's website appreciated the quality and beauty of the sink, along with the fact that it's a product that's made in the United States. Another reviewer waited to write the review until after several months of use, saying "nothing has scratched it," even though four kids in the house don't treat the sink gently.

The Kohler Iron/Tones 33-Inch White Cast Iron Single Bowl Sink is a high-end model that costs $874.50 at Lowe's. Even though it carries such a high price, customer reviewers gave it a 4.5-star rating, and 91% of people who bought the Kohler sink would recommend the purchase to others. One reviewer who installed the sink as part of a complete kitchen revamp said the sink was a favorite aspect of the remodeling process and was "worth every penny" of its cost.

When you want the best of the best from your new kitchen sink, Anzzi is a popular selection. This brand makes a wide range of home products, including luxury kitchen sinks, that are designed to be both beautiful and durable.

Home Depot offers the Anzzi Elysian 36-Inch Farmhouse Double Bowl Stainless Steel Sink for $492.86. On the Home Depot website, it has a 4.8-star rating, and 98% of customers recommend purchasing it. One reviewer at Home Depot was impressed with the overall weight of the Anzzi sink, which shows that it consists of high-quality stainless steel. Another reviewer is a big fan of Anzzi sinks, and noted that this Elysian model was no exception.

If you're looking for an alternative to metal, Home Depot offers the highly-rated Anzzi Roine 24-Inch Farmhouse Single Bowl Kitchen Sink for $531.43. One customer reviewer at Home Depot appreciates the large capacity of this Anzzi sink, as well as the excellent quality of the stone, which resists discoloration and stains. Another Home Depot reviewer mentioned that they needed to reinforce the area underneath the sink because of how much it weighs, but it still delivered the perfect finishing touch for their kitchen remodeling project.