Copper Sink Owners

16 years ago

I'm going to install a copper sink in my kitchen and I can't figure out what color-finish faucet to use.What are you copper sink owners using.Thanks

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donna214
16 years ago
We will have a copper prep sink with a copper faucet.
flyinghigh
16 years ago
Copper Sinks Online has two things I used to select our faucet:

1) photo gallery - go to their home page and there is a link below the main photo to their photo gallery. There are some great ideas in there.

2) copper patina/finish chart - When we bought our sink from them (we were really happy with both the company and their sink - and they have the thickest copper sinks out there for kitchen sinks), they have a place where you buy your drain right after selecting your sink. Drains and faucet manufacturers seem to have similar finish choices (i.e. Oil Rubbed Bronze, Antique Copper, etc.), so after we selected what matched the best, we went and bought an ORB faucet (matched their "Dark Smoke" the best) and got 10% off by buying the sink and faucet together.

I would also take a look at the article they have called "copper 101" (or something like that) - it was the best buying guide I found when I did my research and saved me from a few potentially costly mistakes.

Finally - if you still have questions - just call them. The customer service person that helped us was fantastic and really knowledgeable

Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Copper Sinks Online
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I have a copper prep sink with a medium finish, with an ORB faucet.

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