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copper sinks—grate?

2 years ago

For those with an apron front copper sink, are you using a grate? If so, what type? Would love to see pics and where you purchased. Thank you!

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
2 years ago
You may have to have one custom made. $500.00-$700.00.
pennfire
2 years ago
A grate? you mean for the bottom of the sink?

I have a copper apron front sink but no grate.
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Lisa Nau
Original Author
2 years ago
Pennfire, yes. Wondering if a grate might help prevent nicks and scratches.
Helen
last year
I have a copper sink from Havens Metal.

It is a work station style and so one of the accessories is their "grate"..

It could theoretically be used on the bottom of the sink but I generally keep it on top as it works as a very convenient functional extension of the counter. I dry produce and handwashables there and also other objects since it functions just like a counter would.

My sink has a living patina so I don't have any need to "protect it" since the patina changes every day and any "blemishes" are healed through that oxidation process.

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