Where can I get a similar sink refurbished? - In the basement of the family farm house we found an old cast iron sink. It would be wonderful to restore it! »
I'd like to buy this sink for my kitchen but don't understand how the height of it on top of the counter works? Do I drop the cabinet lower in front of the sink and have the cabinets on either side at the normal level? I would really appreciate help with this. Thank you Sue »
scapr Mine would be in the middle of a 8 foot run with dishwasher on one side and just cabinet and counter on the other - I'm still confused - if I drop down the cabinet height so that the sink is not too tall for me won't my other counters be too low on either side (because they would not longer be the generic counter height?? Thanks and sorry for the confusion
cef2 Hi Sarah, we are in the middle of a kitchen remodel using fir floors. These look beautiful, Can I ask how you finished the fir. Did you use any stain? And what kind of polyurethane did you use - water or oil?
Gaspar's Construction There is no stain and we used 3 coats of Vermister which is a water based finish. I don't know where if the country you are but we are in Seattle and can no longer get the Vermister so we are currently using a water based finish by a manufacturer called Glitsa. Good luck. Fir is beautiful.
robert kelly Theses sinks can be had new. I believe they are from Sign of the Crab, but there are a number of vendors. Type "farm house sink" on google images
I have just purchased a similar sink with the high back and I am wondering how to install it. I don't want it too high above the counter but want to show the apron front while having the counter flush with the sink. Any advice? Thanks ~ Ashlea »
Not sure if this is the main kitchen or a butler's pantry, but either way it's adorable. I really love the asymmetrical cabinet below as well. Tip: If you're looking for a vintage trough sink, check out local architectural salvage yards and antique stores. But be warned, the sink may have to be refinished (a sprayed-on enamel that won't last forever), and check with your contractor about plumbing it before you buy it.
This lucky homeowner already had this 100-year-old sink in the house; the contractors were able to save it and show off its beauty during a renovation. The vintage-style faucet is by Kohler.
4. Replace the pendant light. Pendant lights are available in many styles and at many price points. This simple update will make a huge impact in your space.
Salvaged porcelain sinks. Conventional porcelain sinks aren't bad — they're certainly durable, lasting a hundred years or more. And porcelain is largely made of natural materials applied to either a cast iron or stainless steel base. But we can conserve those natural resources and keep old lavs out of the landfill by seeking a salvaged porcelain sink; they're plentiful at architectural salvage shops. If the surface is a little grubby or matte, contact a local refinisher and request a low-VOC finish.More:Guides to greener building and decorating
Cut out at bottom of cabinet is a great element; farm house sink showcased in all white; like the pendent lamp; love the six pane windows; great mushroom or laundry room space