POSITIVES TO LOVE: Durability: This sink is heavy duty and super durable. Since it's fireclay, which is a blend of clay and glaze, it's scratch, stain and heat resistant. It also resists cracks and it doesn't chip.
Do fireclay sinks scratch easily?
Because of this process, fireclay is extremely durable. ... For example, with a cast iron sink, you cannot use any abrasive cleaners and the enamel is prone to scratching; but, fireclay is much more resistant to cleaners and scratches.
Do fireclay sinks chip easily?
The most common complaints regarding fireclay sinks are that the finish can wear off (though in good-quality sinks it lasts longer than most finishes), it may be prone to chipping (again, less prone than porcelain and enamel and more scratch-resistant than stainless steel), and the material may stain, especially in ...Aug 11, 2013