Contemporary copper vessel sinks are becoming more popular than they used to be. I think that one reason for their lagging behind glass vessel sinks in popularity is based on a misconception. People tend to think that copper is harder to keep in good looking condition. But that is not the case. A good copper vessel sink will remain beautiful for many many years. It will acquire a very attractive patina and look great. Something people might not know about copper is that it has natural antibacterial properties that kill bacteria in a few hours, giving your family an added protection against the spread of germs like E. coli.
Water spots will show on copper, just as they do on glass, but you simply wipe it with a sponge or cloth to take care of that. Remember that disinfectant cleaning products are not necessary. You should, however, avoid any abrasive product that could damage the surface of your sink.
If you are still debating which vessel sink material is best for you, are leaning towards copper, but are still hesitating because of the cleaning concerns, then I would recommend that you coat your sink with a high quality bees wax and forget about it. It's as simple as that.
copper sink from Native Trails
Gold and copper are the only two metals that have a natural color. Patina will occur but corrosion will not as copper is corrosion proof. Copper sink are available in different colors, but as they age the color will change due to patina, but your sink will only become more beautiful and will give your home an oriental atmosphere.
Many copper vessel sinks are made in places like Morocco, Bali, In the United States, many also come from Mexico.
Prices on copper vessel sinks will range from below 200 dollars to several hundreds.They are comparable to the prices you would pay for a glass vessel sink, when all quality and craftsmanship comparisons are equivalent. In other words do not compare a high end copper vessel sink with a low end glass or resin sink. What you want to look for when buying copper is the gauge of the sheet, which should be around 14, 16 or 18. The lower the number the better the quality.
In an other post I have written about other materials for vessel sinks, like natural stone and glass. Copper like stone and is a natural material. Most copper vessel sinks that you will buy are high quality hand crafted artisanal pieces. They will be hammered and tempered and usually finished with a protective material, or the patina will be fired into the finish, making them very easy to care for and an object of beauty for a long time.
The images in this post are just to give you an idea of what is available online in copper vessel sinks and the best way to find what you are looking for is to visit a few sites and see what they have to offer.
