Blanco 511-652 Diamond Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, Anthracite Finish

by Blanco

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Blanco 511-652 Diamond 33-1/2-Inch-by-22-Inch Single Bowl Kitchen Sink (Anthracite) is made from Silgranit which withstands extreme hot and cold fluctuations and is a uniquely resilient material, less likely to break dinnerware and fine crystal. Softly rounded drain grooves serve as a point of elegance as well as function.

Product Description

Finish/Color:Anthracite, Faucet Hole Spacing:One Single basin sink for drop-in installation; ideal for a complementary secondary sink. Constructed of 80% solid granite Pre-drilled for single-hole faucet Highly resistant to scratching and chipping Heat resistant to 536F Non-porous, resists most household stains 3' drain opening (drain not included) Supplied with cutout template NO HASSLE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTYNote: Requires undermount clips for undermount installation. Please see accessories to purchase.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 33.5 x 9.5 inches ; 45 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 45 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002YXRR2
• Item model number: 511-652
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,916 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #2 in Home Improvement > Kitchen & Bath Fixtures > Kitchen Fixtures > Kitchen Sinks > Single Bowl

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this sink!, August 31, 2009

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Comdet - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blanco 511-652 Diamond Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, Anthracite Finish (Tools & Home Improvement)

After a miserable experience with Americast sinks, I was careful to do my homework before selecting a replacement. The Blanco brand overall has received a lot of good feedback from people on review/chat boards, and the Silgranit in particular has been well received.

I'll add my voice to the Silgranit supporters - this is one fantastic sink! The color is wonderful - looks great and so easy to keep clean. I've been using the Blanco cleaner and it works well, but they say in their documentation that you can use any nonabrasive cleaner with good results, and use Bar Keepers Friend for stubborn stains.

Very easy to install. The sink weighs about 45 pounds, so it's not a chore to lift into place. I mounted it as a drop in, but you can also mount it as an undermount. Really like that the rim is flat so when mounted as a drop in you can use the back rim to hold items (like a brush/scrubber holder) without it falling off. It comes with 10 clips should you want to do an undermount so there's nothing additional that needs to be purchased.

It comes with one center hole drilled, but you can easily add more. There are a total of six additional hole punchouts - the back is scored so you can punch out the hole using a hammer. Blanco provides detailed directions on how to do so, even specifying the type and size of the hammer you should use. One hole was fine for my install, but this is a great feature for those who need something other than the standard hole layout - you can get a custom layout without paying an extra dime (or having to wait weeks for a special order).

The sink is very well packed at the factory with foam all over. Survived the UPS truck without a scratch.

Blanco customer service is responsive. I emailed them with a question concerning the use of plumbers putty and they got back to me within an hour. They do not recommend using plumbers putty since the oils in it can leach into the granite and stain. You probably wouldn't notice it on the anthracite color but, to be on the safe side, I used marble-safe putty. That can be hard to find since the big box hardware stores typically don't carry it, but you can usually find it at a plumbing supply house. Other options are clear silicon (which is what Blanco recommends) that you can find anywhere. Silicon can work great but it's a real bear to get rid of should you want to change out a faucet or drainpipe down the road. If you can find it, marble safe putty is the better option.

I was a bit worried that I would miss having two basins, but one big basin is so much more useful. You can soak cookie sheets, large pans, etc. with ease. Great to have all that room!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT SINK, May 11, 2009

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Nell "Constant Shopper" (MD.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blanco 511-652 Diamond Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, Anthracite Finish (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'll never regret buying this big, deep, black beauty. I can get the grungies almost all the way into it-- filled with hot soapy water for cleaning. You know, the awful greasy filter over the stove and those nasties from under the refrigerator. They start to smell after awhile, but now I can clean them easily in this big deep and wide baby!! And being black, it never shows dirt or stains! So long to all the scratches and marks on my old stainless steel sinks.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unmatched finish and quality, January 30, 2010

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Peter (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blanco 511-652 Diamond Super Single Bowl Kitchen Sink, Anthracite Finish (Tools & Home Improvement)

This sink is everything you expect. It's gigantic, almost 10" deep, and except for being slightly wider than a standard 33" opening the installation was simple. I replaced an existing sink and had no issues, the whole process took only a few hours (remember, I am NOT a plumber and had never done this before). Having previously purchased a black Thermocast sink from Home Depot I was hesitant to get another in a similar color. However, where the HD sink was easily stained, scratched, and constructed of [basically] fiberglass, this Blanco sink feels exactly like granite. The "Anthracite" color is a little towards the gray end of the color palette, but I have it next to a deep black double oven so that may be misleading. I believe anyone looking for a black sink would be more than satisfied with this sink.

I have had the sink in for a month now and I cannot stress how resistant it is to staining and scratching. My house has hard water so I do use the Blanco Cleaner about once a week and it has kept the finish looking brand new. I also purchased a Blanco drain at the same time, talk about a perfect match! The flange fit perfectly into the indent in the sink, they were clearly made for each other (and did NOT require plumber's putty... with no leaks!).