View Full Version : Pros and Cons of copper sinks
vegashomes
09-12-2008, 06:02 PM
Thinking of getting copper bathroom sinks and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with them
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jadnashua
09-12-2008, 06:45 PM
No personal experience with them. But, do have some with copper bottomed pans. I think it will be high maintenance, show water spots and stains. Do you have a maid?
Dunbar Plumbing
09-12-2008, 06:46 PM
Hard to keep clean, good for "show only" most times.
Some people like the aged/stained look on those though.
They discolor very quickly, so they are a high maintenance item.
They can be very nice if bought in a PVD finish other wise you will be polishing to shine it unless you like the greenish, oxidized look.
Redwood
09-13-2008, 06:21 AM
PVD finish is even worse because as the finish deteriorates the results are very uneven. Shiny copper with green blotches.
PVD finish is even worse because as the finish deteriorates the results are very uneven. Shiny copper with green blotches.
PVD applied right and if no abrasives are used will not tarnish ever.
It is normally guaranteed for life.
It is just like every thing else...some people do their jobs right others don't.
drachiele
11-08-2008, 06:24 AM
Copper lavatory sinks can be a major problem if they are coated with a lacquer or any kind of faux finish. A natural copper sink, if purchased with a natural patina, will require very little maintenance. I have had two copper sinks in my master bath for 7 years and they have served me well.
It is difficult to find copper sinks without some sort of faux finish on them. Try looking for copper sinks made in the USA. Most of the imports seem to have a lacquer over the copper which will wear off unevenly over time.
jams002
11-23-2008, 11:40 PM
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