Archive for May, 2008
Why is IAPMO and UPC important in buying a copper sink?
Friday, May 30th, 2008At Copper Sinks Direct, “we provide you the absolute best copper products available in the world.” To back up this claim, we have had our Copperhead Sinks inspected, tested, and approved for IAPMO and UPC certification. This process includes lab testing of our copper purity, durability, standardized drain holes for additional plumbing fixtures; like drains […]
Copperhead Sinks Patina Process
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Copperhead Sinks ( Patina Process) by Paul Sacco (Master Artisan - Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico)
All of our products except shiny copper contain a finish, or what is commonly called a Patina. The art of oxidizing copper is extremely difficult to master, and it has taken me years to develop my signature patina process. In […]
What is better, recycled or pure copper?
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008Phew! Looking at all the different information on copper sinks is time consuming! What is astounding is some of the frightening misinformation out there. Based on some readings, one would think that the only think copper products should be made of just processed from the mines virgin copper or face problems of horror movie proportions. […]
What does it mean to be IAPMO Approved?
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials was founded in 1926 to coordinate and develop plumbing and mechanical codes to meet the needs of the United States and other countries abroad. IAPMO is committed to protect the health and safety of people by using uniform codes designed to maintain solid plumbing practices and to […]
Watch out, germs, here comes copper!
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008Antibacterial cleaning products are Everywhere! From dish soap to surface cleansers, we are able to eradicate potentially growing bacteria and germs from our surfaces. In our hectic lives, wouldn’t it be great if some surfaces could be germ resistant without the extra cleanser?
Fortunately, copper possesses antimicrobial properties that essentially make it a germ killer. Amazingly, […]
Welcome
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Hello and Welcome to the Copper Sinks Direct blog! Our goal is to provide accurate information about our Copper Sinks and to dispell the myths and half truths about Copper Sinks that exist on the Internet today. Copper has become quite popular in home design in recent years. As a result, a great deal of contradictory […]