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Old 06-04-2017, 02:00 PM
 
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I'm putting in granite in the kitchen and am thinking of changing out the sink to a copper sink. Does anyone have one? How does it hold up?
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Old 06-04-2017, 04:15 PM
 
Location: Venus
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My step-son & step-daughter (they share a house) put in a copper sink in their bathroom. While I looked cool at first, it started to turn green.



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Old 06-04-2017, 06:50 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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PITA to keep it looking pristine. I would not want to waste my time on that.
http://www.sinkology.com/care/
http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions...my-copper-sink
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Old 06-04-2017, 08:30 PM
 
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Oh hell no. Way too much maintenance.
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Old 06-04-2017, 08:56 PM
 
Location: Tricity, PL
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^^^^ I don't care for trends if they involve hard work. My time is more valuable.
When I was remodeling my kitchen, I decided to get a cast iron white sink, as I always did. I just like to SEE it spotless, white and shiny, and I think they are timeless
Here is a nice guide:
www.typesofkitchensinks.com
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Old 06-05-2017, 06:59 AM
 
Location: Coastal Georgia
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If you can appreciate the sinks "character" then go for it, otherwise no. I have a copper range hood that rocks a beautiful patina, but I think a kitchen sink would be very hard to maintain.
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Old 06-07-2017, 01:08 AM
 
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Using Copper sink in kitchen? I think it is not too suitable, maybe stainless steel sink is a better choice, what do you think?
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Old 06-10-2017, 08:03 PM
 
Location: Long Island, NY
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I have a copper sink in kitchen, we love it but sometimes it challenges my OCD tendencies. You have to be careful with what you leave in the sink (glasses left will leave a ring for a bit) and rinse it after doing dishes- like if you rinsed off anything acidic. We do like the bit of character and it was a refreshing change from stainless visually for the time being.
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Old 11-12-2017, 08:42 AM
 
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You have to be ok with the changing pantina. I like it but others may not. I use barkeeps friend when I want to (almost) restore it to its shiny newness. It does get a little greenish around the drain but that doesn't bother me.
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