Copper Vessel Sink For Bathrooms, Kitchens and Bars

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A copper vessel sink in the kitchen or bathroom is a unique way of showing off hand crafted artwork. These copper sinks are always hand crafted with artisans using methods that goes back centuries. The art of producing these stunning vessel sinks are mainly produced in the US, Mexico and India. The Mexican copper vessels are hand hammered, which is a technique that they have been using for many generations. This entails hammering copper sheets into shape and hand finished.

Smooth Or Hammered

Copper sinks produced in the US are created smooth rather than the hammered technique from Mexico. These smooth copper vessel sinks are not just used within the home, but can be found in commercial establishments such as restaurants and bars. Smooth sinks are perfectly fine in the bathroom areas where they are mostly used to wash hands.

If these sinks are to be used in kitchens and prep areas, you need to take into consideration the possibility of scratches. The smooth copper surfaces can easily show scratch marks and dents much more than the hammered counterpart. Scratches and dents will mainly be a problem if dishes, pots and pans are regularly washed in the sink. Hammered surfaces are stronger and last longer than the smooth copper sinks.

Quality and Materials

Quality can vary depending on the artisans skill and experience and the area within Mexico. An insider tip is to look for copper vessel manufacturer that displays the quality as "firsts". There are three quality levels to consider, namely Firsts, Seconds and Defective.

When purchasing a larger copper sink, they could potentially be welded together. This is perfectly acceptable, but make sure that the seams are TIG welded using a copper rod. This will prevent the seems from eventually turning grey and causing leaks.

A copper vessel sink should always be made from pure copper. Pure copper prevents germs and bacteria from growing on the surface as copper naturally has an antimicrobial property. If you decide to look for sinks outside of the US and Mexico, be careful with purchases from India and China. These copper vessels are known to have lead which is harmful when working with foods.

You will find that these copper vessel sinks can be used as an under counter mount or sit on top of a countertop. Both are look good and it is really just down to preference and decor. Above counter is easier to install and shows off the whole vessel sink, rather than hiding it from view. A copper vessel sink great alternative to the usual sinks found in kitchens.