Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about Rachiele custom sinks, from design to functionality!
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover our best-selling custom kitchen sinks crafted for elegance, durability, and timeless appeal.
How quiet are your sinks?
I happen to be an expert on the topic of sound. As a former professional musician and someone who invented a sound deadening product for cymbals, I am acutely aware of what will and what will not work as sound deadening on metal sinks. We place sound deadening on our stainless steel and brass sinks. To view and hear a video showing how effective our sound deadening is, click here.
We have found there is no need to sound deaden our copper and bronze sinks, as they do not reverberate like stainless and brass do when they are fully installed.Years ago, I thought it would be cool to make a copper cymbal for my drum set. Much to my surprise, it sounded like it was hitting a rock with my drumstick!
Do drop-in sinks look as nice as undermounted sinks?
Over the years, many customers have voiced concerns over the look of a top-mounted sink. Many fear that their kitchen may not have a modern feel. Fortunately, as you can see below, our drop-in sinks are gorgeous! In fact, many customers prefer to top-mount their sink because they like the look of the metal on the countertop. Having the sink top mounted also ensures that there is no way to chip the edge of the countertop around the sink.
You Mention A Self-Healing Interior. What Exactly Does That Mean?
Our copper, brass, and bronze sinks feature a naturally weathered, burnished patina that develops without artificial heat, chemicals, or colored waxes. Unlike mass-produced finishes, our method takes time and allows the copper to regain its original color over time, making scratches and marks disappear naturally. Simply use your sink as normal, rinse after use, and enjoy its low-maintenance, self-healing beauty.
Why do we use 316L Surgical Grade Stainless while almost everyone else uses 304 Stainless?
You may have wondered about the difference between 316 and 316L. The L is important! It stands for low carbon. The lower carbon content makes our stainless steel much more resistant to corrosion than 316 stainless steel. 304 stainless steel (commonly used by most sink manufacturers) can be susceptible to corrosion when exposed to chloride solutions or installed in a saline environment (near salt water). Almost all kitchen sinks on the market are made of type 304 stainless steel. Read more about the differences between type 304 and 316L stainless steel.
What makes Rachiele Custom Sinks a Better Sink Investment?
Discover Benefits You Simply Won’t Find Anywhere Else
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Truly Custom Sinks – Designed one-on-one with Dino Rachiele to ensure unmatched comfort, efficiency, and function based on how you cook and live in your kitchen.
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Premium Accessories with Purpose – Each accessory is designed for performance, not profit—backed by a lifetime transferable warranty. That’s nearly unheard of in this industry and speaks volumes about our commitment to lasting quality.
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Exclusive Workstation Functionality – Our patented designs are the only ones that allow half-sheet pans and steam oven trays to fit both across the top tier and within the basin, in the same orientation—with a full 18" of usable width.
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Unmatched Reputation – 25 years of 100% 5-star reviews on Google and Houzz.com. No paid influencers. No gimmicks. Just delighted customers.
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Referral-Driven, Not Ad-Driven – We’ve built our business on repeat clients and referrals, not marketing campaigns. That says more than any ad ever could.
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Worry-Free Guarantee – Every sink includes a lifetime transferable warranty and a $300 money-back guarantee if you’re not blown away by the quality.
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Direct Access to the Owner – Call anytime—yes, even weekends. Dino answers the phone himself.
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Expertise that Matters – With over 22 years as a kitchen designer and decades as a passionate home cook, Dino designs sinks from experience, not from a CAD program.