Copper Sink

11 years ago

It's time to decide on a kitchen sink. I am really considering a copper sink. I've done all the research, so I know that 99% pure copper(1% zinc) is best, easiest to maintain and what happens to it over time.

I also know that Rachiele sinks are supposed to be the best, but are very expensive. I found Coppersinksonline which also seems to be very good(I think?).

Rachiele sight says all their sinks are 99% pure cold-rolled virgin copper and that any recycled copper is bad. Coppersinksonline says they use recycled copper that has no chemicals(lead) in it. Rachiele also says they are much better constructed than other sinks.

After seeing a photo of the bottom of a Rachiele sink and one from Coppersinksonline, the Rachiele sink looks like it is much better quality, yet Coppersinksonline also says their sinks are better construction than others.

Does anyone have a sink specifically from Coppersinksonline with a matte finish that you've had for quite some time? If so, is it very strong(bottom doesn't flex when pushing on it) and extremely well built?

Also, how does it look after years of use? Does it really darken and naturally darken any shiny spots? Does it turn green after time? I saw a photo on both sights with green all over the front apron and bottom which I don't care for. I like the look after time if it's spotty, but not with the green.

I know that people like Rachiele sinks, but Coppersinks is much cheaper, has the drain in the middle of the sink and can make the sink shallower than 9"(I want 7") for a much lower price.

Anyone have a sink from Coppersinksonline that can give me any feedback? Photos of sink would be very helpful. Thanks!

This post was edited by Kathy642 on Thu, Jan 8, 15 at 15:44

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Mistman

11 years ago

I have 2 non-Rachiele copper sinks in my kitchen. We may have used coppersinksonline, I can't really remember. We paid about $2k for both plus the copper drains. One is a 33" farmhouse pounded farmhouse sink, the other is an 18" square pounded prep sink. No green spots, I think you'd have to leave something unattended for a bit in order to get green spots. They never were shiny, more of a uniformed mottled patina, rather dark. Matches ORB Faucets pretty well. They change constantly inside the sink though, you get light and dark areas from different substances but those change over time too. I sometime write in the big one w/ketchup for grins, makes a nice shiny area under the ketchup but it fades within a week or so. We've been using ours for about 18 months, they pretty much look the same as when we installed them. They're one of my favorite aspects of the kitchen, we used a matching set of Moen ORB pull down faucets, I think a 16" and a 12". I had actually ordered an unpounded prep sink but the lady called me up and convinced me to go with a pounded version. She sent me some pics of a smoothed finished sink after some use and I had to agree the pounded one looks much better. I was a little worried about stuff settling in the divets on the finish but they're pretty smooth and wipe out really easily. I think they hold up much better than SS as you can't really see scratches, they fade. And no black spots from cast iron as in a porcelain/fireclay sink. Very happy to have discovered the advantages of copper and doubt we'd ever go back to anything else now. Also, I clean a lot of cast iron in the big sink and have no dents in it yet. They are 16 ga. and are pretty durable.

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
11 years ago
I can't help with testimonials but here's link:

Here is a link that might be useful: Chemcore
kathy6421
Original Author
11 years ago
Ok, if nobody has a sink from coppersinksonline, does anyone have a matter or pure(shiny) copper sink that you've had for quite awhile and use a lot that is not from Rachiele sinks? If so, how do you like it? Does it get green spots? Photos would be appreciated! Thanks!
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kathy6421
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks Mistman! That helps to know you like your sinks! :)
Jack Wade
11 years ago
We are going with Copper Sinks Online mainly because my sister bought her farmhouse sink and prep sink from them four years ago and has been really happy with both the quality and her experience with them. She says they are "built like a tank" and they look great even after four years. I too think Rachiele is a bit expensive and I like the hand hammered look better. By the way, there is a great photo gallery of copper sinks on their site here: www.coppersinksonline.com/copper-sinks-photo-gallery.aspx

Hope this helps!
User
11 years ago
I had a extremely deep single copper sink from The Sink Works in our last home. Loved the deep single basin and enjoyed it for about 12 years. I ordered one just like it for our new house, but it ended up in the laundry room instead. Also have a bar sink in our coffee station from them. We've been here almost 10 years.
pete1000ca
11 years ago
"...and that any recycled copper is bad" Interesting. Since copper is elemental as long as "recycled" copper is 99% plus pure there is no difference. Don't drink the "virgin" kool aid. Now construction quality I can see.