The Renaissance of Ceramic Kitchen Sinks
While ceramic sinks were at one time very common in kitchens all over the world, they all but disappeared once the mass-produced stainless steel sinks became available. It is a lot harder to produce ceramic kitchen sinks than other types of sinks, and for this reason they are almost always more expensive. That said, there are stainless steel sinks that cost just as much or even more as ceramic sinks. Another name for ceramic kitchen sinks is “fireclay sinks”. The name derives from the procedure that heats the ceramic sink at an extremely high temperature, otherwise known as firing. There are some great benefits of these clay sinks, which we’ll look at a bit closer here.
Why Choose Ceramic Kitchen Sinks?
One of the main reasons people choose ceramic sinks is that they are white. The truth is with the vast majority of kitchens using stainless steel sinks, a certain number of people want something different. They don’t want shiny silver sinks, and a white ceramic kitchen sink is something different. Ceramic sinks are white because that is the color they are glazed. While it is possible to make a ceramic sink any color you want, there just isn’t enough consumer demand for manufacturers to make them. If you want a different color, some of them are made in the color bisque, which is a buttery beige.
The other main reason why ceramic kitchen sinks are making a comeback is because of their design. Many of these are apron front sinks, which is also a throwback to a bygone era. Apron front sinks stick out a little farther in front of the countertops, and the front side of the sink is visible. An apron front sink was traditionally made out of clay, and they continue to be mainly constructed out of this material today. If you install an apron front ceramic kitchen sink, you will surely have something that will draw attention and become a conversation starter.
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