White farmhouse sink, kitchen colors look off now
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Comments (15)Hi All, I am the owner of Lavello, and I understand the hesitation that some people might have when ordering an expensive item sight unseen. Because of that, we now offer a no-risk guarantee. We will pay for shipping and the return shipping if you are not satisfied with the sink. You're not out a dime. We have no problem doing this because we know that you'll not just be satisfied, but thrilled with your Lavello sink. These truly are beautiful sinks and will be the centerpiece of your kitchen. We have new stock coming in this week, so come check us out. Here is a link that might be useful: Lavello Farmhouse Sinks...See MoreFarm-house sink Vs double bowl sink
Comments (11)Believe me, there are NO plumbing issues involved. What MAY be an issue is finding a hardware store--or other source--for the parts you need to do a changeover. The best thing you can do for yourself is get down and climb under your present sink, the neighbor's sink, your family member's sinks, and familiarize yourself with the plumbing that's under there !! While you're down there, check for leaks, and use a ruler/tape measure to get an idea of sizes. Bathroom sinks are usually 1 1/4" diameter thinwall pipe; the tub/shower and the kitchen sink are, or should be, 1 1/2". One thing to remember: the 1 1/2" thinwall pipe hooked directly to the bottom of your sink, and tied into the "S" or "P" traps under there, is NOT NOT NOT the same as the 1 1/2" drain piping; HOWEVER--there are adapters to mate the thinwall to the heavier piping. By the way, you ARE gonna go to the store and find out what a "P" or "S" trap is, aincha?? Dont be afraid to ask Q's, and do realize many of the guys you ask are about as ignorant as you are when it comes to plumbing....many--not all of 'em. THEN: when you find somebody who sounds like (s)he can help you do this project, and they put down on paper the parts you need, the best thing you can do is repeat the process--go find somebody else at another store who can do likewise, and then compare the parts recommended, &c. Maybe this soundz like plumbing 101--you're right, it is. Anything else spellz disaster in the making, not to mention the resultant feeling you bin ripped off and jerked around, and that you coulda done a better job yourself.... if only.... you'd taken to heart the suggestion of: kenn 1RmSchlHse millersport oHIo -- there's a time and place for spontaneity.......See MoreLooking for white flange to match Kohler farmhouse sink
Comments (9)I think you will want to reconsider any white flange... any colored flange really, other than stainless steel, which won't scratch off. Like you I'd thought to use brass to match our 'kitchen jewelry' but then read too many reviews of those flanges going bad (scratching up, peeling, etc., within a few months) Decided to match the sink, then read the same about those. I emailed Kohler and asked if any of their flanges other than stainless steel were solid material all the way through - answer was no. I'm going with stainless steel. The sinks, after all, will have stainless steel grates as well....See Morelooking for a farmhouse kitchen sink
Comments (13)"Farmhouse" sink presently refers to the apron front sinks popular today but these are more closely related to the "Butler" sinks of England and the Belfast sinks of Ireland. I love to watch British mysteries and often see these sinks in the kitchen - for example the Father Brown mysteries set in 1950's have a butler sink in his kitchen. In the United states, the large, usually cast iron sink was popular early to mid 20th century. These also often, but not always had an exposed front, so could be thought "apron front" and the "short apron" sinks today evoke this look to me. In the mid 80's I lived in a 1950 built house in a 1950 built neighborhood and many homes in the area still had these sinks. From about 1960's to 1990s, the over mount and then under mount sinks were popular, but I recall seeing a 1990's this old house with an apron front sink - It was a London home - but as we have become more globalized, styles from other countries are becoming more world wide. What will really determine whether or not the "farmhouse" sink is timeless as opposed to trendy is how useful the style is. I expect the name "apron front" will replace "farmhouse" as that implies less a style and more a description. The fact that they have been used in some form or another in England and Ireland for over 300 years does imply they function well. I have had many sinks in my day and I like "apron front" style the best - large, close to me - a comfortable fit. I am not sure if these sinks would be called "apron front" - exposed fronts and in one case, an "apron" too:) I am thinking the high back with faucet decreased in popularity when sinks started to be placed in front of the more contemporary sized kitchen window. I actually think the wall mount is more functional with less water on the counter - if you can reach it since counters are wider. These sinks would have been found in many a farmhouse, but in city homes too....See MoreMichael Brockway
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