Granite sinks made of Silgranit

Often copied, never matched. Every year, more customers worldwide put their trust in the original – Silgranit from BLANCO. We are delighted at this, and work very hard to keep it that way. We have come a long way and are continually developing Silgranit even further.

Colourful variety

To tell the truth, the kitchen sink is often the last thing to be planned into a new kitchen. It goes without saying that we’re not happy with that and would do it completely differently. But that’s the way it is. The colour of the fronts, the worktop and the floor have been decided. And now the sink has to fit in. You can make it easy for yourself. Take a stainless steel sink. Its timeless elegance and subtle grey always look good.

Alternatively, your could introduce a bit of colour to your day-to-day kitchen experience! A granite sink makes it possible. Silgranit offers a large choice of colours. All of them are developed by our design team, with two important criteria in mind. They have to work perfectly with the other colours in your kitchen, regardless of whether you want a contrasting feature or a sink that chimes with your overall colour concept. And you should continue to be happy with it for years to come. That’s why your Silgranit sink won’t mind if you like to look out at the great outdoors as you do the dishes, with sunlight streaming onto your sink. It will retain its colour even years down the line.

Fancy a creamy coffee brown, striking tartufo or warm rock grey? Give your creativity free rein! Incidentally, we are often asked which is more popular, granite sinks in black or white? Most customers actually opt for the elegant anthracite.

It goes without saying that we use only materials of the very highest quality in BLANCO granite sinks. We produce the acrylate, the base material, ourselves. Checked, time and time again. Tested, time and time again. Improved, time and time again.

We’re only satisfied when you are. We want your sink to be as beautiful, clean and radiant after many years as it was on the day it was installed in your kitchen. BLANCO granite sinks are of consistently high quality and made to DIN standards. Yet they also differ from one another.

Silgranit sinks: top-class design for an exceptional look.

Every time you go into your kitchen and catch sight of your sink, you’ll find yourself beaming. It’s a real looker. Are you keen on straight lines? A young, fresh design will bring a smile to your face. Sophisticated, exclusive and unusual. You’ll love working here. For years on end. Soft, flowing surfaces are combined with cubic shapes. The bowl edge is high and solid, while also looking sleek and modern. Outstanding. You can hardly believe that this could be improved upon, but BLANCO high-end granite sinks made of Silgranit are a cut above. Sophisticated. With first-class drain remote control, C-overflow and InFino drain system. Cutting boards – elegant and easy-care.
Silgranit comes in an array of designs. Just as you like it. Charming, superb and impressive.

Well-thought-out functions that make your sink especially smart.

The basic elements? A bowl and a drainer. That’s all you need. BLANCO Silgranit basic models are timelessly classical and practical. Familiar, well-loved, simply great.
Your sink can be wonderfully functional. A small additional compartment between the bowl and drainer can be used to collect fruit peel and vegetable cuttings. To give one example. Could you do with an extra place to pour things out? We have just the thing.

Everything’s that bit bigger and that bit smarter. Families need more. Bigger pots and more room in the sink. Sounds good? The premium range of Silgranit sinks have large, deep bowls. The drainer offers more room for crockery than usual. A fresh smell of zesty lemon and salmon wafts through the kitchen. Do you love steam cooking? The bowls of the premium Silgranit sink range contain different levels. You can hang a steam cooking container there. Once you’ve chopped up onions and carrots on the matching cutting board, you can slide them into the cooking container lying alongside and then into the steam cooker. Which all means more time with your loved ones.

Vibrant colours in the kitchen. A round bowl in an angular inset, two or more bowls, all level with the worktop, or lying on top. Granite sinks made of Silgranit inject even more life into your kitchen.

Not in the mood to boil water in a kettle or pot? Why don't you use a hot water tap? Silgranit is not bothered by high temperatures. Boiling water is no problem.

Drawbacks of a granite sink

We are utterly convinced of the benefits of Silgranit. Every year, hundreds of thousands of kitchen purchasers and users worldwide are also impressed by Silgranit on a daily basis. That said, it’s worth being aware of the downsides of granite sinks. This will allow you to make an informed decision about whether to opt for a granite bowl or another material.

As a composite material, a granite sink is artificial stone. This means that it has the advantages and disadvantages of stone. It is hard and resistant. You might be washing wine glasses in the sink. A moment’s distraction, and a glass falls into the sink. Unfortunately, the glass is extremely likely to break, likewise a ceramic sink. By contrast, in a stainless steel sink it has a much higher chance of emerging unscathed.
A kitchen sink made of Silgranit will be very easy to maintain, as dirt cannot adhere to the material or penetrate the surface. If you live in an area with hard water, i.e. containing a high level of chalk, limescale deposits can build up in your bowl over time. You won’t notice it right away, but it will become visible after several weeks. This limescale can then pick up other stains. These are easy to remove by giving it a deep clean with descaling agents such as BLANCO Antikalk and BLANCO Aktiv.

One thing that sometimes causes an issue: for most of our granite sinks, you are free to choose where you want your kitchen mixer tap to go. That’s why the hole is not drilled through. Instead, you can choose to knock or drill a hole through in one of the several marked places. Your kitchen fitter will be happy to do this for you, or you can watch our how-to video.
So there you have it. Silgranit is not perfect, either. We are continuing to work on it.

Material properties of Silgranit

This sink material is a mixture of different components. Silgranit is composed of quartz sand, acrylic matrix, silicone, fluoropolymers, minerals and colour pigments. As such, your sink is made of what is known as a composite material. We are constantly developing the exact composition, with the aim of ensuring that you enjoy your Silgranit sink for a long time to come, while also being able to maintain it with ease.
Why do we use these components? What do they do? Quartz sand is the hardest component of granite. It almost never breaks and can withstand even heavy weights. If a pot crashes into the bowl, your Silgranit sink will be able to cope.

Tough stuff

Stone is scratchproof. You can cut things on your sink. It won’t leave a mark.
It won’t be fazed by high temperatures, either. If you need somewhere to put down a baking sheet after taking it out of the oven, your sink can do the job. Silgranit won’t mind one bit.
Why are acrylic matrix, silicone and fluoropolymers necessary? These plastics make your sink tough, yet with a soft feel. The surface is extremely fine-pored, so it lets nothing in. At the same time, it is soft and smooth to the touch.

Colourful yet resistant

This combination of properties protects it from environmental influences – they simply have no effect. This is down to the material mixture. The material remains clean. Dirt may lie on its surface, but it cannot penetrate. Fluoropolymers support this process by preventing acids and bacteria from penetrating. These polymers are also found in substances such as Teflon. The special combination of materials that go into Silgranit make it resistant to heat and scratches.
Life is colourful. Maybe your kitchen could be, too? Just as well that Silgranit pigments can give your sink colourful accents – providing a contrast with your kitchen fittings. Or making the perfect match. However you like it.