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If you are looking for the
finest copper sinks in the world, look no further. Our sinks are made right
here in Orlando, Florida. They look nothing like the imported Mexican and
Indian copper sinks which have flooded the market. Our construction methods
are quite different as are our patina methods. Our sinks are certified lead
and mercury free. Our kitchen sink interiors are never lacquered nor waxed.
Our sinks come with a lifetime warranty with NO disclaimers with regard to
using abrasives, acidic products or harsh chemicals. Our copper sinks are
produced for those with discriminating taste who wish to have a copper sink
that is tailored to their needs. There is no other copper sink on the market
offering a lifetime warranty. There is no other copper sink on the market
with a guarantee that states "If you are not thrilled with the quality of
our sink, we will buy it back, pay all shipping costs and... send you a
check for $100 in consideration of your inconvenience. "
We began building sinks
10 years ago right here in Central Florida, well before all of the copycats
and imports. If you are accustomed to the finer things in life, you will
certainly appreciate our quality and customer service that is second to
none. We understand that everyone can not afford our quality, but if you are
looking for the finest copper sink on the market, you have just found it. Our customer service begins with the founder, Dino Rachiele. He offers
his personal cell phone (407-496-3596) as assurance that all of our
customers receive the utmost in personal attention. |
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Our sinks are generally custom made,
therefore pricing will vary a bit depending on specifications and your
choice of patination. We have prices on a few sinks to give you a flavor of
our pricing. Wonder how strong our sinks are? Click here to see If you are considering a copper sink, please take a look at our copper
conditioner. We highly recommend using it on our sinks. We also have a
stainless steel cleaner/conditioner that is nothing short of amazing.
If you have a stainless sink, or any stainless steel appliances, give
this a try. I am positive you will be amazed!
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This is our latest patina
stencil inside the bowl of a sink. With regular use of our copper
conditioner, this patina should last for several years. The back of a sink
does not get the wear and tear of the bottom of a sink. Most importantly, if
your design ever becomes dated, you will not have to live with it forever.
Merely remove the patina with a copper cleaner and let the sink age
naturally and you will have a new look! This sink is a patented design which can be installed over an existing sink cabinet frame by merely removing the false drawer heads. The apron is shorter than the bowl. (We also own the patent on any apron sink where the bowl is deeper than the apron). The apron has our fire and ice patina, and the inside of the sink has a patina stencil. |
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The first several sinks are photos copper
sinks that we aged. Our aging process is an accelerated process similar to
what will occur naturally over time with your sink. Our process does not affect the natural antibacterial properties of copper!
Many other sinks offer "finishes" which totally eliminate the natural
antibacterial properties of copper. Let us tell you more about why we feel
our sinks are the only sinks on the market which you will be happy with long
term! Give us a call at 1-800-881-9044 What you are seeing in these photos is the natural coloration of copper when it ages during normal use in a home.
Copper can be a nightmare to care for OR it can be maintenance free. Ask us
why only our sinks are maintenance free! |
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Rustic apron front with Waterstone articulating arm Faucet. The Waterstone Faucet is available through our sister company, Luxury Home Products. The faucet is truly the finest design faucet for a large sink. The model shown has a 12" articulating arm. It is available with an 18" arm for sinks over 33" wide.
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Many of you have asked what a copper sink looks like after several years of use. This is a picture of the main sink in my kitchen. I have used this sink for over 7 years now and it keeps getting more beautiful every day. There has been virtually no maintenance other than using a sponge and soap to clean it and occasionally using a Scotch Brite pad to lighten a dark spot or two caused by leaving a pot in the sink overnight. The sink was built 12" deep, however the left side is 9" deep, a much better working height. The left side is a removable false bottom with drain holes. When removed, we have a huge sink for putting the outdoor grill inside for cleaning as well as the large pots, etc. I would not recommend a 12" deep sink. If I could do it over again, I would use an 8" deep sink. I took two photos of the
inside of my main sink, (left) about 6 months apart. The lower photo was
taken on May 19th, 2009. The sink is well over 7 years old now. As you can
see, the interior mottling changes. In fact, the patters on the inside of
the sink change from week to week. The general overall look stays about the
same. The slight overall color difference you see in the photo is due to the
photography. Click on the images to see close-up views. The photos to
the right are current photos of my kitchen after a recent facelift.
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This Is a recent photo of a weathered copper apron front sink with radius interior corners. We rarely have a call for radius corners, as most prefer the square corner look. |
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This is a recent photo of our "Fire and Ice" finish on the apron of a farmhouse style sink. The interior is our self healing weathered patina. |
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Our newest finish on an apron front - Layered weathering using a stencil. This unique finish was developed by Joycelyn over the past several weeks. There are multiple layers of natural patina topped by a new topcoat that looks fantastic. We have the ability to use many different stencil designs. Just let us know your ideas and we will do our best to find what you are looking for. In every case, we will photograph the sink before we topcoat it so you can let us know if you like what you see! |
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Our latest finish on an apron front, Tiger Eye! We have one on clearance right now. |
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Another new finish! These are two sinks with a new finish. A linen look using our patina then coating with a permanent top coat. |
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Take a look at this rustic patina. It is just one of the many new finishes we are providing. We will send you an email photo of your sink as it is being finished if you would like. This way you can see the sink as it is going through the process and tell us if you would like more color, etc. Our sinks are custom and you can be as involved as you like! |
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Copper undermount sink with right rear drain. Rear corner drains just make sense. Have you ever placed a dish, pot or tray inside a sink and found the sink filling up with water because you were covering up the drain? Not with a Rachiele sink! The use of a center drain in a sink goes back to prehistoric times when we did not have the capability of making a vessel drain without putting the drain in the center. The only reason for center drains or rear center drains is to eliminate additional inventory. If wholesalers had to stock right and left rear drains, inventory would double. If you are designing a custom kitchen, do your self a favor and include a custom sink. The sink is the most used appliance in your kitchen. |
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The subtle beauty of our "Fire and Ice" finish on the apron of a copper sink speaks to the magic of what copper can offer in terms of pleasing the eye. Traditionally, this has been the most difficult of our finishes, and might we add - one of our most popular as well. |
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Copper sink with drain board right as well as a right rear drain. This sink was to be top mounted and has a slightly raised architectural deck. See a video on YOUTUBE of this sink after it was weathered. |
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Our most popular sink is the 30" wide, 20" front to back, 9" deep copper apron front sink with a right rear drain. We keep these in inventory and a very special price. The sink shown is weathered, however we have optional finishes available for the apron. Why are our apron front sinks different? First, they are designed to fit cabinetry properly. Dino Rachiele was a nationally accredited kitchen designer for over 20 years and designed the sinks to fit cabinetry, not merely as a stand alone sink. Too often the apron portion of the sink is too thick, making the user reach too far to work in the sink. Our apron is only 1 1/2" thick. A thicker apron is defeating the ergonomic purpose of an apron front sink. Secondly, our sinks are square and true and will be the measurements you order. Lastly, we use cold rolled copper, which is much sturdier than annealed or softer forms of copper. This will insure your sink will withstand the rigors of use over time, especially with a garbage disposer. Front view of a 30" copper apron front sink - weathered patina finished on 8-1-08 by Joycelyn "Juice" Boudreaux, the artist who applies the patina and other finishes in and on our sinks. We take great care in applying a real natural patina on your sink. We do not apply a faux finish inside your sink which will never last. Our self healing weathered patina will be easy to maintain and most importantly, we do not inhibit the natural antibacterial properties of the copper by adding a wax or lacquer to the interior of our sinks. |
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Did you think you can't have an apron front sink because you have stock cabinets or you have an existing sink cabinet that will not fit an apron front sink. Give our experts a call. Dino has designed a sink which will fit just about any stock cabinet without doing a great deal of modification to the cabinet. If you are remodeling and were told you could not have an apron front sink, please give us a call. We have the only answer. Patent US D484,856 S. | |
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We own the patent on ANY apron front sink
where the apron is shorter than the bowl as well as the photo shown where
there is a channel behind the apron. This is a side view of our patented
sink design. Note the channel which slips over the face frame of the
cabinet.
Patent US D484,856 S. Click here to see detail |
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The ultimate corner sink. This design, developed by Rachiele, solves the issue of having a corner sink with no work space. Look at the tremendous amount of work space in this sink! No other manufacturer has solved the corner sink problem offering so much usable work space inside the sink. |
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Custom copper single bowl sink with drain board left. The apron has a rustic patina. |
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Apron front sink with a rustic patina. You get to choose how much green you want. We can send photos of your sink in the process of patination so you can direct us. |
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Wall Hung Lavatory sink. This sink is truly a one of a kind. We fabricated a hanging mechanism that bolts to the wall, then the sink just hangs from the mechanism. Very easy installation. |
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The first corner copper apron sink that makes sense! Just when you thought it was impossible to have an apron sink in the corner of your kitchen... the answer! This sink featured a right rear drain and our natural weathered self-healing patina. This type of corner apron front sink is designed for kitchens with a diagonal corner sink base. To our knowledge, we are the only manufacturer offering such a design.
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Weathered top mount copper sink with right rear drain. This sink was to be top mounted and has a slightly raised architectural deck. | |
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This is an example of a corner sink with radius corners and a radius front. It features our natural weathered self-healing patina. |
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Rustic Hammered Copper apron front sink with Fire and Ice patina on the apron. |
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This is a gorgeous "Eclipse" sink. It features a stainless steel sink with a copper apron. The apron has a custom finish applied by an artist. Our exclusive "Eclipse" sink is made with a copper apron front and a stainless steel interior. |
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Rustic looking apron front sink in a very rustic kitchen, |
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Radius copper apron front sink featuring "Fire and Ice" finish on apron and a weathered interior. Radius front apron sinks are wonderful to look at, but do not have the ergonomic advantages of a straight front apron sink. Sometimes, you just have to make a value judgment. |
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Copper apron front sink installation in client's home. Sink features a right rear drain, a weathered patina and a Herbeau Faucet. One of the significant differences in our apron front sinks is the ability to customize and offer a depth that is suitable for the user. For example, most apron front sinks are undermounted and the true depth of the sink is generally an inch and a quarter deeper due to the thickness of the countertop. If you order a 10" deep sink, the sink is effectively 11 1/4" deep. If you are taller than 6' or shorter than 5'4, a 10" deep sink is too deep. Remember, you will have the luxury of scrubbing pots, pans and platters on the bottom of the sink without a drain in the way. Picture yourself bending over, working at the bottom of an 11 1/2" deep sink before you consider a 10" deep apron sink. |
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This photo was sent in by a customer. (Thank you Jake!) The sink has a weathered interior and a right rear drain. |
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Dino Rachiele took his vast knowledge of kitchen design and designed the only apron front sink that will fit in standard cabinetry. The patented design allowed us to use an existing stock sink cabinet. We merely removed the false drawer heads, slipped the apron over the face frame of the cabinet and...an apron front sink is installed. The one inch channel behind the apron allows the sink to "saddle" over the face frame. The sink can be much deeper than the apron. In this case, the apron is 7" tall and the sink is 9" deep. |
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Small copper undermount sink designed for an HGTV showcase home. If you click on the photo you will see a larger image showing a custom designed copper countertop with an artist applied finish. Most every sink we make is custom tailored to the height, handedness and specifications of the user. Manufacturing in the USA, just a few miles from our office and warehouse, gives us the ability to oversee the manufacturing process as well as inspect each sink before it is shipped. We are very picky about quality. in fact, in the 10 years we have been manufacturing sinks, we have never had to send a factory representative to a customer's home to deal with a problem! |
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This is a bar sink integrated into a copper top with attached back and side splashes. We even cut out for the electric receptacles in the side splashes. The sink and top feature our natural and organic weathered patina. |
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Dutch Mills Cabinetry is considered one of the finest custom cabinet manufacturers in the USA. They are very particular about every detail of the construction of their cabinets. When they remodeled their factory showroom, they were offered free sinks for their displays, but opted to pay for a Rachiele sink as they felt only our sink would convey the quality they felt appropriate to be integrated into their cabinetry. |
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Apron Front sink with rear corner drain. A Rachiele sink is unmistakable. It does not look at all like an imported sink because we manufacture them right here in Florida. The only similarity to an imported sink is the fact that we use similar material. Virtually everything else is different!
No other company offers a transferable lifetime
warranty and a satisfaction guarantee. Think
about this... Would you really spend your hard earned money on a sink (with
no moving parts) that did not have a lifetime warranty? |
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The request... rustic patina. This sink graces a showroom in Clayton, Georgia by the name of The Heritage Home Collection. The Heritage Home Collection is the most exclusive showroom in their region. They insist on the best of the best. They cater to the rich and famous, such as professional baseball players, owners of fortune 500 companies and movie stars living in Highlands, North Carolina and Atlanta. The only copper sink they will represent is Rachiele. |
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Radius apron front sink was custom made to fit the fine cabinetry of Quality Custom Cabinetry for the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Show in Las Vegas. Quality Custom Cabinetry could have selected many other sinks for their display. In fact, most every other manufacturer would have offered their sinks at no charge just to have their product in the National Kitchen and Bath show. Quality Custom Cabinetry by passed their free options and paid for a Rachiele sink because they wanted to show a quality that was representative of the fine quality craftsmanship of their cabinetry. |
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Very Small Bar sink in the 2005 HGTV Showcase house. This hammered copper sink was tucked away in a corner, but was quite useful due to the thoughtful overall design. |
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We ran a large order of undermount sinks for a recent customer. This photo just looked so nice we had to post it. These sinks are shown prior to weathering. The sinks are going to Washington in the offices of the new Senators. | |
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Undermount copper sink with drain board. Please click on this photo for a larger image. This is an illustration of a wonderful and very useful sink design. The drain board is to the left, as is the dishwasher. The sink drain is to the right rear. This set up is perfect for a right handed person. A right handed person will pick up a plate with their left hand, scrape or rinse with their right hand and either place the dishwasher or on the drain board. | |
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Looking to make a statement in your kitchen or bar? The Rachiele "River" sink made in solid copper is the choice for you! This awesome sinks measures 51" wide, 14" front to back and 8" deep. It has a standard 3 1/2" drain. Designed to be undermounted. We have this sink on clearance at a very appealing price. A sink like this could be the talk of the neighborhood. |
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Round solid 16 gauge copper
lavatory sink. We have both under and self rimming mounts. (Under mount
shown) These sinks feature our self healing interior with natural
antibacterial properties. (Shown with Vostra USA antique copper drain) Note: Our sinks are not the cheap lightweight imported sinks you see everywhere. Our sinks are heavy gauge hand made solid copper (not recycled) sinks. |
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Round hand embossed solid 16 gauge copper lavatory sink. We have both under and self rimming mounts. (Self rimming shown) These sinks feature our self healing interior with natural antibacterial properties. (Shown with Vostra USA antique copper drain) We have two of these sinks on clearance, call for a price. | |
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Less expensive
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Another view of the vessel sink installed. |
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Self rimming option! We have had several requests for a self rimming option where the flange is turned down 1/2" It is a very stunning and architectural look. In this case, we reduced the size of the flange. Generally, we use a 3/4" to 1" flange with a turn down of 1/2" to 3/8". | |
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This is a photo of the copper sink we supplied for the 2006 HGTV house, as well as a bit of the copper countertop we had built by Rachiele for the island. Note the detail of the countertop edge. The finish on the countertop was a modified Tuscan Gold finish - customized to suit the end user. | |
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A curved apron front sink with fire and ice finish. This finish is applied with chemicals and heat to give a vibrant coloration to the apron of the sink. The finish is a living finish, therefore will change some with age. | |
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We build custom replacement
sinks too! If you have a sink cutout and want us to make a sink to fit your
existing cut out, no problem! This copper sink was built to fit a Kohler sink (far left) which
was undermounted. The client went from three basically useless sinks to one
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ARE THEY KIDDING??? We just have to show you the workmanship of one of our competitors. They do not show "detail" photos on their web site. Take a look at what soldered corners look like. Our corners are always welded with copper. PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH OUR SINKS! | |
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Don't forget a copper drain and strainer assembly, or a copper disposal flange and strainer/stopper. We recommend a solid copper unit which has no coating to chip, nor a finish to wear off. These copper drains will eventually weather and blend in with your sink. Apposed to all others on the market, these drains actually kill bacteria. Copper naturally kills bacteria - however only in a raw state like ours. See all of the copper drains. | |
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This is our "Eclipse" apron sink, featuring a copper apron and a stainless steel interior. | |
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First, let me dispel a myth! We have had several customers call to inquire about the care of copper sinks. Some have been told by their friends, designers, and plumbers that copper is difficult to care for. There is some truth to that myth. If you are looking to keep your sink looking like a new shiny penny, you are in for some effort. If you would like the sink to age naturally to a beautiful variety of darker copper colors, you are in for a treat. As far as your sink turning green - very unlikely. We have 4 copper sinks and a totally copper shower in our home. No green!!! If you would like to see a photo of a three year old sink (mine) which has not been polished in two years, click here. | |
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This is a copper radius front apron console sink. The sink is 60" wide and is designed to be mounted on the wall with the use of a specially designed mounting bracket. This sink has our Fire and Ice Finish. | |
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Here are photos of our copper apron front farm
sink with all radius interiors. This option costs a bit more, but it
is a truly beautiful addition to our already stunning copper sinks.
Our radius corners are silky smooth, unlike some rough finishing we've seen.
Click on the photos below to see close-ups of our radius corners.
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Several years ago, General Electric featured our hammered copper double bowl apron front sink in their Monogram Series literature (shown left) | |
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This is our master bath vanity area. We have two
copper vessel sinks. Just around the corner is a shower made entirely of
copper, including the ceiling and crown molding. We have lived in the house
6 years, and have never had to clean the shower walls nor ceiling. Totally
maintenance free!
The shower, to the right, can only be fabricated for our
local dealers. It is too difficult to ship the copper sheets. You may click
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This beautiful kitchen featured our copper curved apron front sink, as well as our wrought iron countertop supports. | |
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We recently introduced our copper "Smart Sink" at the National Kitchen and Bath Show. The "Smart Sink" has a full backsplash built into the sink so wet hands drip into the sink when turning off the water. This type of sink makes so much sense. It also will lower the cost of your granite, as granite is stopped on either side of the sink. This could potentially save you $100 to $200. | |
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Introducing the "Ultimate Comfort Sink"
This is truly the ultimate sink for comfort where there are two or more
people using a sink and one is much taller than the other.
My personal situation was the catalyst in the design. I am 5' 9" and my wife is 5' 4". We have two large sinks in our kitchen. I made one 10" deep and the other 12" deep The 12" deep sink is not comfortable for my wife. That sink happens to be the one we use the most. So... I had to come up with a solution! My solution solved several problems. I put a false bottom on the left side of the sink. It measures about 20" wide. I designed it to have randomly placed holes for drainage. It sits about 3" higher than the bottom of the sink. Now my wife, Maria, can use the sink comfortably. The false bottom is removable so you can have a flat bottom when cleaning larger items such as cookie sheets, etc. It also serves as terrific set-off space. Dishes can be stacked after they are scraped and rinsed. By the way, this same sink is pictured below in various stages of aging. The sink is now just about 2 years old and has only been cleaned twice with copper cleaner. That was done for two photo shoots. |
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Our newest product... Designed by Dino Rachiele, a copper pedestal sink. It features a drip edge, an ogee design and a deck on three sides for set-off space. | |
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The "Eclipse" sink.
We now offer a hybrid copper apron front sink with a stainless interior. To our knowledge, no one has attempted this combination before in a sink. We polish the front to a high sheen, then topcoat it to protect it.
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This sink was ordered for a showing on HGTV's "My Big Amazing Renovation". It features our Eclipse sink (Copper apron and stainless interior) with our Paprika finish on the apron. | |
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Our eclipse sink features the ability to blend copper and stainless steel. This huge sink was built with an integral copper back splash. The sink was made of stainless, the apron and back were made of copper. This requires a considerable amount of skill. We purposefully make all of our photos "clickable" to very large images. This way you can better see the quality of our sinks. A small view may hide significant "issues". | |
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How is this for a unique application? The drain was put in the rear for use in a potting shed. This configuration leaves virtually all of the sink clear as a work surface. Patent US D497-201 | |
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We specialize in custom! If you have an unusual requirement, we can generally make a perfect sink for you. This sink was designed for a client with an unusual angle situation in the kitchen sink area. The process was simple. They gave us dimensions, we returned a drawing for approval, the sink was ordered and delivered in about 4 weeks. By the way, is this not a brilliant idea for a corner? | |
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When a copper sink is freshly made, it has a pinkish cast to it. Generally, a few days later, it starts to become more orange and then it begins to become browner. The photo on the right is of a newly manufactured copper apron front sink with a backsplash attached. Patent granted on design. We have a patent on any apron front sink which has a shorter apron than the bowl depth. Competitors be advised. | |
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We patented this design specifically for those in a wheelchair. The faucet is located in the front corner for easy access, and the drain is in the rear corner out of the way of the users legs. | |
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The ultimate in copper sinks - the apron front sink with a full splash. This sink measures 39" wide, 22" front to back and 12" deep. It is a monster! This photo was taken when the sink was new and a pinkish color. This is one of the sinks in my (Dino's) house. | |
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Another view of the above sink taken about 9 months later after the sink has aged and lost the "pink" coloration. . Note the faucet... It is a Harrington Brassworks wall mounted faucet with solid metal side spray. The finish is satin nickel. It looks gorgeous with the copper. There are stainless steel appliances in the kitchen that pick up on the satin nickel coloration. (The tile on the wall is a faux tile, painted on the drywall) The floor is cork. | |
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This is the interior of the above sink after 7 years of use. The interior is still beautiful. The drain, however, has lost all of the plating. The drain was manufactured by Mountain Plumbing. Sadly, at that time, the only option was to use a plated drain. We how offer the only solid copper disposal flange and drain in the industry. | |
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A 48 ounce copper apron front. This one has a 12" apron, but was designed to be 10 inches deep. The sink is 24" wide. This is our (Dino's) second sink in the kitchen. | |
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We can build you a copper countertop. This "L" shaped top is in my (Dino's) kitchen. We can put several types of finishes and topcoats on it. Call and speak to our customer care personnel for further details. | |
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A copper vessel sink sitting on black granite. This vessel is one of two in our master bath. It has now been installed almost 5 years. Virtually no maintenance - and virtually bacteria free! | |
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This sink is a polished copper apron front farm sink. There is no distressing. You can polish this sink regularly, or let it age naturally. We highly recommend letting the sink age naturally. You will find there is virtually no maintenance. I know of no other product with such a low degree of care. | |
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Lightly hammered 48 ounce copper apron front sink. This sink features a 2" thick apron that was designed to compensate for a cabinet detail. Patent pending on design | |
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This copper apron sink with Fire & Ice finish is installed in the 2003 San Francisco Decorator Showcase House by designer Kathleen Navarra. The kitchen was featured in the 2004 Better Homes and Gardens Beautiful Kitchens magazine. | |
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Copper sink showing our solid copper disposal flange. | |
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This is a custom finish with a true heavy patina. Notice the copper turned the greenish blue we all associate with copper. This was achieved by forcing the copper to age with chemicals and heat. We then top coated the front to protect it. | |
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This is another first for Custom Sinks by
Rachiele. We manufactured the first double bowl copper farm sink in the
industry. I designed this one for General Electric's year 2000 Monogram
Series literature. They asked us to build a double bowl copper farm sink for them. The right one is
slightly smaller, still large enough to work in. The left bowl is 10" deep
and the right one is 8" deep. The sink is a hammered finish, and we
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These two pictures are of the same sink we built
for G.E. 4 months later. It was used during the photo shoot and returned to
us in a very aged and beautiful condition. If you would like to see what a
copper sink would look like if it were not polished regularly, click on the
2 photos directly to the left. The bottom photo is of the interior of
one of the bowls to show the beautiful colors. There are oranges,
purples, greens, copper, red, blue and just about every color imaginable.
One of the most fun aspects of owning a copper sink is the daily change in appearance. The sink starts out looking like fresh new pinkish copper. It quickly becomes a warmer orange color. With time, you may see some iridescent colors like the one on the left. Copper will age naturally, just like a penny. It will get darker brown with time. We think they get prettier with age. The best part of owning a copper sink is your ability to start the process over and over again. Just clean the sink with Bar Keepers Friend and you begin the process all over. Bar Keepers Friend will refresh the darkest finish in just minutes with little effort at all. It is truly an amazing product. We use it exclusively here and at home. |
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We also manufacture bathroom jewelry. Take a look at this double walled angular vessel above counter lavatory sink. We make them to order. These can be used for a vegetable sink in the kitchen, a bar or a lavatory. This sink is made of double walled 48 ounce copper. The sink walls are 1 inch thick. | |
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Take a look at this double walled round vessel above counter round lavatory sink. We make them to order. These can be used for a vegetable sink in the kitchen, a bar or a lavatory. This sink is made of double walled 48 ounce copper. The sink walls are 1 inch thick. | |
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Radius corner prep. sink with our natural self-healing patina interior. | |
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Double bowl hammered apron sink with weathered patina inside and out. | |
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Double bowl hammered apron sink with integral back splash. | |
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Here we are building the sink for our new
kitchen. This one has a full back splash with holes for the installation of
the wall mounted faucet. See a
video
of a sink we made and donated for The Sultana Schooner Project, a 1765's replica,
that is used as an educational tool for over 8,000 students per year. Click
here
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Here is one of our sinks in the factory being hand hammered. Often so-called hand hammered sinks look contrived as the distressing is done by machine. Ours are truly hand- built and hand-distressed. Call us at 1-888-880-9469 to place your order or to ask further questions. These sinks make a great bar sink, prep. sink or even a lavatory sink. Remember, we will make virtually any size and shape. We will also build double bowl and triple bowl sinks. Just call one of our custom sink designers and design your own custom sink with their assistance. 1-888-880-9469 | |
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Read about the hassle you may have to go through
with some imported
copper sinks. Look at this statement made by an imported sink company: "If you have hard water in your area, we recommend you keep your sink dry by wiping it down periodically with a soft cloth." Keep your sink dry?? You have to be kidding right? Another statement by an imported sink company: "Do not use corrosives, such as chlorine or concentrated vinegar, abrasive cleaners, or harsh chemicals on the copper sinks. These substances may damage the finish of the copper sinks." Rachiele sinks do not have a "finish" to damage. We do not have any disclaimers. Go ahead and use your Rachiele copper sink the way a kitchen sink was meant to be used. You can actually wet the sink without drying it! You can use common household products, such as vinegar and Clorox (chlorine) in your sink if you like. Click on the image below to see a typical imported sink.
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We may be reached from 8:00am to 5:00pm Eastern, Monday through Friday at 1-800-881-9044. Our fax number is 800-538-5359. You may also send an Email. |
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