Copper Farmhouse Sinks: Rounded or Flat apron???
Jody
13 years ago
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Comments (7)Hi We have had a copper farmhouse sink for a little over a year and we love it! The sink is built like a tank and will most likely outlast everything else in the kitchen. The cleaning of this sink is really easy - just soap and water. Âthat's it with an occassional (maybe once a month) wax to protect the surface. It's the easiest kitchen sink in terms of maintenance that we have ever owned. Besides longevity, one reason we chose this over fireclay was the living finish. We love how our sink has sort of a "personality". It doesn't change much - but it will change somewhat. That is part of the beauty of these sinks. Ânot to mention that they are individually crafted and every one is a bit different. Âand there is just something about the warmth of copper - much more inviting than what we considered the "sterile look" of a white fireclay sink. Although we didn't choose the bow front, I don't think that would be an issue at all. In fact, in the right kitchen, I think they would be stunning. We purchased from Copper Sinks Online (I'll include a link). They were recommended by several folks on this forum at the time and they were certainly outstanding. We had no problem matching a faucet to the finish (Oil Rubber Bronze) and the faucet/sink combo came with a discount. I'm not sure they still have the special going but you might ask. One thing you might check out on their site is the photo gallery. They also had a lot of information there about copper sinks in general. Hope this helps! Here is a link that might be useful: copper farmhouse sinks...See MoreWhere can i find an apron or farmhouse sink faucet holes?
Comments (3)If you're going to put it that close to the wall, don't forget the space required for the faucet itself. Some folks have forgotten that some models of single handle faucets will not work close to a wall because the handle is not free to move. Also there is usually a minimum distance required for the hole, faucet, washers and space to get a tool up there to tighten it down....See MoreFlush Mount apron/farmhouse sink?
Comments (9)I don't have pics handy at the moment, but in my last house we had a 33" copper apront-front farmhouse sink. We also have a slightly smaller copper apron-front farmhouse sink in the temp house we're living in now (we are currently building). Both of the aforementioned sinks are flush mount installation. I personally like the look better than an undermount installation, and it really sets off the sink nicely. I will say that wiping crumbs into the sink is not as easy or as tidy. Taking all this into account, I am doing the same installation in our new house. I just think it looks so purty. Hope that helps a bit....See Moreleft side drain apron front farm house sink?
Comments (2)My Rohl Shaws farmhouse fireclay sink with left drain was just installed and I LOVE it. Mine is biscuit, but it comes in white. I got a 1 hp insinkerator and an XL flange. No tips, since I haven't used it yet, but it's so pretty. Note, I heard that a small percentage of the Shaws come with the drain on the right and there is no way to know in advance if that is what you're going to get. Mine was on the left, but I didn't really have an opinion about it....See MoreJody
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