Is the coating a rubbery-soft or a hard plastic? I'm concerned that a hard coating rubbing on a stainless steel sink could possibly scratch it.
1267079
It is a hard plastic. I don't know if it is hard enough to scratch a stainless steel sink but it did scratch my brand new White acryllic sink on both sides where it rests on the bottom of the sink. I bought it thinking it would protect my white sink from scratches, I fell it did worse damage to the sink then anything else we could have put in there.
1267080
Coating is semi soft. It has never scratched my sink. I have a porcelain sink.
1267081
It did scratch our stainless sink. Agree with Patrice - worse damage than any other option.
1827938
Going on two years with our sink and the scratches are minor. Not what I'd consider an issue. We really love the sink. We do use the grates in the bottom most of the time.
1734940
No. Magnets stick it, so its probably not stainless steel. Ive had mine for a month or 2, use it a few times each week to eat lunch at work. none of the black has not rubbed off and i havent seen and scrapes/scratches yet.
1559468
I'm not sure because I don't have a sink to test it. But when I did have a stainless sink,I used SoftScrub and it wasn't bad.
1827940
I have not noticed this issue at all. We have had our sink for three years, and although it no longer looks brand new, I don't notice any big scratches. This may partly be because we always leave the grates (that came with the sink) in place on the bottom, and I am sure they help prevent scratches since nothing really touches the bottom of the sink.
2096402
It is stainless steel with a plastic coating. You can not put a hot pot on it or it will melt. However, I have had mine for 2 years. It is in perfect condition. Fits the sink great. Love it. Would buy again. Just wish it cost less :-)
980297
The outer rim is firm.. looks like stainless steel, so when you put into the drain of a stainless sink, it looks like part of the sink. I love mine.
626909
I've had this sink for 2-3 years now and it looks as good as the day it was installed. I occasionally use BarKeeper's Friend. Also I wipe it down with mineral oil. That's it! I don't do it often-maybe only once every several months. I do it when the sink starts to look a little dull. I believe the sink is a quartz composite. So far I've not been sorry. I like it so much better than the old stainless that we had.
1968907
Not sure if it's stainless steel or what but it coated/painted black. It's smooth and not heavy at all. I love mine and it's working great so far.
2182342
Since I have a stainless steel surface I can't say about other surfaces but I can't see how it could scratch any surface because it is light as a feather. I have two now. I had one I bought years ago and bought one for myself lately and also bought two as gifts. Go ahead and buy it, you will love it.
324400
It is fine, I do not notice any smell, although it is under the sink area. I do not notice a smell where it is located. Yes, it is a plastic/rubber material. I like it!
1381361
Hard for me to say. This is a good but not excellent quality sink. This is not the highest end stainless steel--a magnet can stick to it so it is not the highest grade. Having said that, after 18 months of heavy use, there are no dents in it. It is moderately scratch resistant. In terms of your question, hard for me to say as I have a water softener. But probably would stain easily with hard water. For me it was a question of cost. A higher quality Kohler stainless sink was another $300. For the money I am happy with this sink. Please let me know what you decide and how it works out for you.
1344989
This isn't really rubber material but it's not hard plastic either. It can flex quite a bit. It has already saved me a costly repair job from the sink leaking. It's awesome.
665994
I wouldn't advise it, as another customer complained that the rubber deteriorated because she put it in the dishwasher. I would suggest instead, to have some soapy water in your sink, so after use, you can put it right into the soapy water. I have found that this loosens anything that was sticky and made it so easy to wash, rinse, & day and in very little time!
242130
The bottom is a curved plastic. I use it on a carpet surface. The only way it would scratch your hard wood is if some debris is stuck to the base. If you keep a clean floor it shouldn't be a problem.
732580
I have had it for almost 3years. It is mounted under a granite counter top so i cant see it, but I can feel the back of it from under the sink and it feels rough. The front is smooth and shiny.
986330
It is a hard plastic. The bottom is rubber. I have both wooden and fiberglass doors and have not had any marking or scratching from the plastic