Are they kidding you?

Just look at the "use and care" information on the various Copper Sink web sites. The vast majority require you to "dry your sink" after each use. I can't think of anything that I dry after every use, can you? Well... I do dry myself after each shower, so I guess that counts. It is clear to me that most people who purchase imported copper sinks do not read the use and care information.

The use and care for a Rachiele sink is simple. Just keep it clean using your normal dish soap. That's it. Nothing else to do. Nothing you can't put in the sink and virtually no way to harm our sink unless you try very hard. The sink below has been used for well over a year. The photo was sent in by a past customer. As you can see, no issues! That is why we are the only company with a lifetime warranty on copper sinks.

Questions I hear regularly about copper sinks... and the answers!

The most common question I hear regarding copper sinks is: "Is a copper sink difficult to maintain?" That question has to be answered based on the copper sink purchased. There are three basic types of copper sink finishing. 1. Natural patina 2. Hot wax process 3. Lacquer The latter two processes are very difficult to maintain. In fact I receive calls regularly regarding failed lacquer on the inside of copper sinks. There is no real easy way to repair a lacquer on the inside of a sink. Something as simple as hot coffee or Clorox can permanently damage the finish. The hot wax process was described to me as basically applying shoe polish on the copper, heating it, then buffing it. That process will never withstand the rigors of a kitchen sink. The natural patina, if it is the color of an old penny, will be easy to maintain. There is nothing to do! Copper "wants" to turn a rich caramel brown on its own.

The second most asked question is: "Will my sink turn green?" Simply - no! I have copper gutters and a copper roof. My house was built in 2001 and the copper is still not green. Green is the last stage in the natural aging process of copper. If copper is disturbed (as it will be in a kitchen sink) it will never turn green.

The third most asked question is: "Why are your sinks more expensive than the others I see online?"

This is a short list of what you will not get when purchasing any other copper sink:
•       Lifetime transferable warranty
•       Guarantee that you will be thrilled with the quality or we refund 100% of the cost of the sink, pay for all shipping and send you a check for $100 in consideration of your inconvenience.
•       A self healing naturally weathered patina inside the sink
•       Rear corner drain, allowing you to lay large items flat down in the sink without covering the drain
•       Direct contact with the owner 7 days a week with personal cell phone number.
•       Exclusive finishes on the apron portion of the sink
•       14 gauge “cold rolled” copper – not annealed. Cold rolled copper is over 12 times the yield strength of annealed copper.
•       A guarantee your sink will drain properly
•       A use and care that is one sentence long “Just clean with dish soap”
•       Antimicrobial copper – no other residential sink company can legally claim their copper is antimicrobial. Many do make the claim and I have been assured they are being given notice to cease or be fined up to $50,000 by the U.S. government.
•       Precision sizing and a guarantee your sink will be true and square. If you notice, most say their sinks can vary up to ½”.

Lastly, our sinks are not more expensive than the better quality imports like Native Trails, etc. In fact, our sinks may be a bit less. The only sinks selling for less are the cheap sinks coming out of India and China - and they are truly junk for the most part. 

If you are considering replacing your countertops? And want a copper apron front sink...

You can have an apron front sink in copper or stainless, keeping your existing cabinetry. Check out my patented design. No other sink company can offer an apron sink with a channel behind the apron. We make the apron shorter, to fit your needs. The process is simple.

Imported copper sink construction

Copper sink questions and answers

Just about everyone asks me if copper sinks are difficult to care for. That is truly a loaded question. The answer is yes and no! If it is one of our copper sinks, the answer is no. If it is one of the imports, the answer is likely yes. You see, the interior of our sinks are naturally weathered to the patina that would naturally occur over time. There is no special maintenance required. Sadly, most of the imports to not recognize the long term effects of putting a faux or unnatural finish on their sinks. In order to keep them looking good, most companies recommend you dry the sink after every use. That, in my opinion, is high maintenance. Do your homework. Read the use and care, as well as the warranties of every copper sink company you can find. You will find that Rachiele sinks stand far above the rest.

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New Sink Design is a Huge Hit

Our new Smarter Sink design has been one of the most popular choices among our customers who really like to cook. The Smarter Sink option allows for cutting meats, poultry, etc. on the cutting board inside the sink. All of the "juice" stays inside the sink and the white poly cutting board gets rinsed off and put in the dishwasher for sanitation. Take a look at the amazing sink that really works.