"Sis" > wrote in message
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> >
> > Thanks, Janni. I like the Grohe Ladylux also. Since you've had it 7.5
> years(I think you meant the faucet also?), has the sprayer held up well?
> Someone has discouraged me a little by saying that the sprayer in the
faucet
> wears out sooner,but I think they were speaking of a lesser brand.May I
ask
> what type of sink you chose? I'm deciding between a granite sink in
biscuit
> color and a Kohler stainless sink with deep single bowl.Thanks for your
> help. Sis
>
>

House/Kitchen/Faucet new in July 1997.
The sprayer needed to be replaced this year. There's a flexible rubber
membrane that you press over the actuator that allows the sprayer to change
from regular to spray. It has a crack/tear/spot on it. Functionally fine.
You really have to look to see it. I was ordering stuff online.......... I
replaced the handle - I had gone with "soft black" as the ahdnle finish.
It's not super durable and it was getting marred. So, I ordered a chrome
handle. I've not had to replace anything, really - it's been cosmetics and
I am trying to keep on top of things. Performance has been flawless.
Original hose. And I **use** the sink. A lot. Grohe has tons of
replaement parts available is you need stuff. I like that - I like the
style, I like the performance and I like the abilityto make small changes to
the base unit - i.e. handle color and sprayer color changes. (Faucet
redecorating????)

For our sinks, we went with undermount stainless. We had a hard time
finding one deep/large enough for a decent sized pot, so we eneded up going
with 2 "single" sinks from Kohler and placing them side by side. I would
think that there are more undermount sink options these days. I've had
solid surface sinks and didn't like them. Stainless worked for us, both
funcitonally and aesthetically - as our appliances were stainless, cabinet
pulls, regular door hardware, etc.

After 7.5 years, I am still pleased with our choices and the kitchen is
remarkabley cook friendly and great to entertain in.

Janni