In Feb. 2008 we did a complete kitchen remodel. Of course we installed granite counter tops. We decided to purchase a Americast composite sink model 1745. Within a year or so it was chipped and stained badly. We tried everything short of comet (we knew we were not supposed to use abrasive cleaner in it) to clean this thing. Today it is a total disaster in an otherwise still beautiful kitchen. Called American Standard and since we did not save receipt's for 8 years they will do nothing. The biggest problem is we cannot find a cast sink (in white to match appliances) to fit the hole in the granite which means about $5000.00 to change a sink. NEVER BUY AMERICAN STANDARD CRAP!