Stainless Steel Kitchen Islands & Carts

Yes. Custom Metal Home fabricates islands with built-in undermount-style sinks and integrated drainboards. Sinks can be customer-supplied or custom-fabricated. Integrated backsplashes up to 6 inches in height are also available, providing a seamless, professional-grade prep surface.

Lead times for custom fabrication are typically 4 to 8 weeks depending on the complexity of your order, including dimensions, integrated features like sinks or drainboards, and chosen finish. A free quote with timeline details is available upon request.

Available edge profiles include square, eased, beveled, marine/rounded, and waterfall edges. Integrated drainboard and sink edges are also available. Corners are finished to a 1/8-inch radius for safety and a refined look. Custom edge options can be discussed during the quoting process.

Yes. 304 stainless steel is food-contact suitable and meets NSF standards where required for commercial applications. It is non-porous, corrosion-resistant, and easy to sanitize — making it an ideal surface for kitchen prep, commercial food service, and restaurant environments.

Custom Metal Home can fabricate single-piece island tops up to 10 feet in length. Islands, peninsulas, prep stations, and bar tops can all be made to your exact dimensions. On-site measuring is available for customers in the Chicago metro area to ensure a perfect fit.

Brushed and satin finishes help minimize the visibility of everyday scratches and fingerprints compared to mirror-polished surfaces. One major advantage of heavy-gauge stainless steel is refinishability — surfaces can be re-brushed or refinished over time, unlike stone or laminate countertops that cannot be restored.

Yes. Custom Metal Home engineers all-stainless steel island tops and counters specifically for outdoor kitchen installations that require weather-resistant surfaces. These are built to withstand the elements while maintaining the same quality and customization options available for indoor applications.