The sink is amazing! We put it to work straight out of the box! We are a family of five with three young children and we hosted family for a week one day after installing it! There was no shortage of dishes banging and clanging in this oversized beast! We did not need to get a sink grid to protect the bottom of the sink from scratches. This surface is insanely durable which was what the advertisement! Function and style, it’s the best of both worlds! The finish is easy to maintain. We have not noticed any egregious water marks. The sink has a slight base curvature which allows for it to drain quickly. Overall it’s absolutely perfect for our big family’s needs. We will never so back to stainless steel!!!