My grandmother's black kitchen sink had been installed for only a few years when I first noticed the problem.There were scratches everywhere.Not dramatic gouges, but hundreds of little marks around the bottom of the bowl, especially where pots and pans had been sitting. In a couple of spots near the
Introduction: A Sink That Cleans Itself ? Not Quite.Kitchen sink marketing has entered an interesting era.A few years ago, a black stainless steel sink was already considered a design upgrade. Today, buyers encounter phrases such as PVD NANO, self-cleaning, scratch-proof, anti-fingerprint, water-rep
Introduction: Why PVD Sinks Are Moving From “Luxury Finish” to Mainstream Product StrategyWalk through a North American kitchen showroom today and the traditional brushed-stainless sink is no longer the only serious contender. Matte black, gunmetal, titanium gray and brushed-gold sinks are increasin
Introduction: Why Kitchen Sink Trends Are Changing in North AmericaThe North American kitchen market is experiencing a major shift. For years, stainless steel sinks were treated as a purely functional product—something selected after cabinets, countertops, and appliances were finalized. Today, that
