The stainless, although for some too industrial, allows for an apron/farmhouse sink without the higher price of a fireclay product. For the average DIYer though, I feel the instructions that arrived with the sink could have offered more on how to install it, specifically a recommendation by the manufacturer on how to support the sink. We received a template, but the template did not correspond to our sink. It would have been nice if the sink had arrived with a plastic film, as most stainless does, to minimize the risk of any scratches during dry fitting, but we just taped our edges. Although not part of the Great Offer Stock description, I had read that all Kraus sinks arrived in/with a reusable cloth bag. This one did not. All said though, I am enjoying the sink and would recommend it.