Copper kitchen sinks?
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Comments (10)I totally know where you're coming from. I spent a lot of time thinking about the sink for my new kitchen. A lot. I remodeled the kitchen in our previous home and really, really wanted a copper sink (my dream sink) but was put off by the maintenance (dry it out after each use??) and by the complaints about the upkeep and the uneven patina. I ended up opting for a double bowl cast iron sink. Fast forward to this remodel. I knew I wanted a farmhouse sink and was planning on getting a fire clay but was concerned about the potential for chipping and cracking. I came across Rachiele's site through this forum and spent a ridiculous amount of time reading everything on it. I was really intrigued by the idea of a copper sink that didn't require any maintenance and seemed pretty bullet proof. I ended up calling Dino Rachiele and what he says makes sense. He comes across as someone who is very proud of what he does and feels very passionate about his work. Research that I did supports what he says and I couldn't find anything that refutes his claims. I did end up buying my 36" copper single bowl farmhouse sink as well as an 18" copper prep sink. I haven't used them yet but I can say that everyone who has seen them has been very impressed with the quality. They really are gorgeous. I think with anything, you get what you pay for. Rachiele's sinks are expensive but the quality is evident. You'll find the same thing with SS sinks. You can buy a SS sink for a few hundred dollars or a few thousand. There is a difference. As far as the ORB finish that you mentioned, it is a finish that requires some level of care to maintain. It isn't natural copper. Some people prefer that gorgeous ORB finish. I think it is beautiful but I'm not interested in babying my sink or waxing it to maintain that finish. Some people don't mind. I do. It is pretty easy to find complaints about copper sinks and it is almost always about a problem with the finish. I'm pretty sure I'd be one of them because, truthfully, I'd be too lazy to maintain it or too rough and scratch it. Rachiele claims he makes the finest copper sinks in the world and I'm pretty darn convinced that he feels this is true. Doesn't mean that other copper sinks aren't okay or aren't going to work for you. What you really gain by listening to what he has to say is education that will help you make the best purchase for you and your needs. As well as my sinks, I've purchased Waterstone faucets and accessories from Rachiele and I've been very impressed with the commitment to customer service. If he has said he'd do it, he's done it. Not a relative of his or a shareholder in his company. lol I just really appreciate, in this day and age, when you come across someone who's word and commitment to quality mean something. Couldn't help but include pictures of my new sink and faucet. I can't wait to use them11111...See MoreCopper sinks in Kitchen???
Comments (1)We have lived with several copper sinks for some time now and with a monthly application of the wax we got from Copper Sinks Online - it is simply soap and water cleanup... It's that easy. And with the wax, we don't really see any water spots (kind of like waxing your car - the surface then tends to repel dirt, etc.). With our sink, we went with an Oil Rubbed Bronze finish, but if you are going with a lighter finish, I understand Antique Copper coordinates well. When we bought our sink, the company had suggestions on their website as to what drain/faucet finish went well with each of their sink finishes. I also see that they have a 10% off deal if you buy your faucet and sink together - seems like a pretty good deal. We really like our Graff faucet that we bought with the sink and I can recommend the quality on both. I have put a link to their buying guide which is worth a read as you look at your options. We bought from Copper Sinks Online at the suggestion of someone else on this forum and we were really happy with them. They seem to be the only company selling the thicker 14 gauge copper which makes a big difference - especially with a kitchen sink. ...but their prices are some of the most competitive out there... Good luck! Here is a link that might be useful: Copper Sinks 101...See MoreCopper Kitchen Sink Input
Comments (49)My pullout was part of the original design for my kitchen. It was why having a left rear drain for the sink was critical. This enabled me to have the garbage disposal to the side instead of the middle and so I could have the pullout under the sink. My kitchen is a small valley kitchen so I needed to maximize every inch. My life style isn’t such that I need a 42” sink but if the proportions look okay with the rest of your design and you can spare the counter, why not? @Joseph Corlett, LLC My Havens metal already had a patina so it looks like it did when it arrived except the splotches and streaks are in different places. 😂 But yes, copper sinks should have what is called a living patina in that they change because acidic foods will take the patina off for a shirt time and then air will change it back. This is different than the artificially patinaed finishes which will wear off and should be avoided. But a copper sink is not meant to be shiny and polished. If that kind of shiny look is your aesthetic, you definitely should not get a copper sink as it will always look lived in....See MoreAnyone have a copper Sinkology kitchen sink?
Comments (4)I have a copper tub and learned it is affected by many cleaning materials, bubble bath, epsom salts, etc. I will forego using a copper sink because sinks are typically scratched by pans, and splattered with food debris, oils, coffee stains, etc, I want something I can keep clean. Lovely and showy, but not so practical....See MoreJerry Jorgenson
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