04-21-2018, 07:48 AM
I am changing everything in the kitchen and the sink is the present thing. I purchased a 20 gauge Elkay at Lowe's and it was crowned heavily in the middle. I took it back and opened another in the store and one corner was bent severely.. .like it was dropped on that corner. The box was not damaged. I got irritated with Lowe's and Elkay customer service so I went to Ikea...as I like the size choices they have. Their clips are nicer an they have gaskets preinstalled. Brought one home and it was kinked in the middle. Took it back and opened four there in the store and left with only my money back....all kinked.
Went to home depot and instead of purchasing anything, first I thought I'd check. Opened two 20 gauge with two very helpful employees and they were both bent. One if the guys said with 20 gauge and thinner you won't get a straight one. So I got an 18 gauge out (kohler I think) for $200 and it was not straight either.
Now.... am I just stupid ? Should I not be able to get a flat sink for $200? One if the guys told me his $300 SS sink wasn't flat either.
By the way I am not talking NASA flat...but out of flat 1/4 inch or literally kinked.
Went to home depot and instead of purchasing anything, first I thought I'd check. Opened two 20 gauge with two very helpful employees and they were both bent. One if the guys said with 20 gauge and thinner you won't get a straight one. So I got an 18 gauge out (kohler I think) for $200 and it was not straight either.
Now.... am I just stupid ? Should I not be able to get a flat sink for $200? One if the guys told me his $300 SS sink wasn't flat either.
By the way I am not talking NASA flat...but out of flat 1/4 inch or literally kinked.
"Life is too short for bad tools.".-- Pedder 7/22/11