100% True Canadian Steel, 16 Gauge Commercial Grade, not cheap recycled import steel like our competitors. A PVD kitchen sink uses Physical Vapor Deposition, a nanotechnology process that applies a thin, durable, and decorative layer of metal or ceramic to a stainless steel surface. This PVD coating imparts the sink with unique colors, enhances its physical properties, including increased hardness and scratch resistance, and improves its corrosion resistance, while also being an eco-friendly process. What PVD does for a sink Aesthetics: PVD finishes create eye-catching and sophisticated colors, such as gunmetal, gold, and copper, offering a signature look for a kitchen. Durability: The coating significantly increases the surface hardness, making the sink more resistant to scratches, abrasions, and general wear and tear. Corrosion Resistance: PVD finishes offer excellent resistance to corrosion, salts, acids, and aggressive detergents commonly found in kitchen environments. Easy to Clean: The smooth, non-porous surface is easier to clean and maintain, and is resistant to fingerprints and smudges. Environmentally Friendly: The process is considered green because it doesn't release harmful by-products into the environment. How the PVD process works Evaporation: In a vacuum chamber, a material like chromium, titanium, or vanadium is heated until it vaporizes into a gas. Ionization: Some of the vaporized material atoms become ionized. Deposition: The ionized vapor is then accelerated towards the sink's surface via an electric field, where it deposits as a thin, high-performance layer, bonding with the stainless steel. Benefits of PVD sinks Increased Strength: The coating reinforces the stainless steel, making it more robust. Longevity: The enhanced durability and resistance mean the sink will last longer. Design Flexibility: PVD opens up new possibilities for kitchen design, allowing sinks to be coordinated with other elements for a cohesive look.