Brooks Custom

Where Can Stainless Steel be Used?

Stainless Steel is a great option for kitchen countertops, back-splashes, range hoods and even furniture. It brings a modern and clean feel to your home and is both durable and easy to maintain.

What are the Finish Options?

Stainless Steel is available in mirror-polish, brushed or machine hammered finish. Custom grinding patterns are also available. For back-splashes, quilted patterns are commonly requested.

How Thick can a Stainless Steel Countertop be?

We use 14 and 16 gauge (1/16 “ thick) grade #304 government spec stainless steel. The sheets are bonded to solid, waterproof MDF. Edges can be built-up to any desired thickness, 1-½” is standard.

How do I Clean a Stainless Steel Countertop?

We recommend “Stainless Steel Magic” for day-to-day cleaning. Windex will also do nicely.

Can I Cut on a Stainless Steel Countertop?

If you wish to minimize scratch marks and preserve your knife blades, use a cutting board for chopping.

Can I Put Hot Pots on a Stainless Steel Countertop?

Always use a hot plate or trivet when transferring items from an oven to a countertop. Although stainless steel is heat resistant, we recommend trivets.

Will the Stainless Steel Countertop Stain or Rust?

No, it will not stain or rust. Stainless steel contains chromium at 10% or more by weight. It is the chromium that gives the steel its unique stainless, corrosion-resisting properties.

Can a Sink be Built into the Countertop?

We can fabricate any size, square or rectangular, custom sink and weld it in as a seamless, integral part of your top. You may also provide a manufactured or imported sink to us for welding into the top. We require that it be at least 16-gauge to ensure a seamless look. Alternatively, we can under-mount or cut-in any sink that you provide. Holes for faucets and accessories such as hot water inserts and soap dispensers can be done by us at our shop or on-site.

What Type of Warranty do You Offer?

Our Stainless Steel countertops come with a full one-year warranty. Brooks Custom will repair or replace, at our option, any faulty product deemed to have been caused by manufacturing defects. Items must be returned to this location if not installed by us. Incidental work or adjacent materials are not included in warranty coverage.

How Long Will it Take get my Stainless Steel Countertop?

Typically it takes 4-6 weeks to fabricate your Stainless Steel countertop, from the time we receive approved shop-drawings from you.

How can I get pricing?

Please email or fax us a plan drawing of your project. Include measurements and any details you may have. We can usually have our quotes out within 1 business day.