Out of all the different types of bar sinks you have to choose from, copper bar sinks are perhaps the most beautiful as well as the kind of bar sink that will start the most conversations. Copper bar sinks are not something you see everyday, and since most of them are hand made they are very unique.
Once you have settled on a copper sink for your bar, you have to decide on just which copper bar sink you will actually install. Will it be a copper vessel sink, a copper undermount sink, or perhaps a simple copper drop in sink. They all have their strong points. A copper vessel sink would be like having a centerpiece acting as your bar sink. This type of design allows the sink to sit atop, or only partially recessed in the counter top. The result is you can see both the outside and inside of the bowl area. With copper, you could have a hammered finish on the outside, along with some artistic design, while having the bowl be traditional in its smoothness. Most of your guests will have never seen any sink like this before, much less a bar sink. If you want wow factor, go with a copper vessel bar sink.
A copper undermount sink is just what it sounds like. It is a copper sink mounting beneath a solid surface, usually granite. This gives a smooth, classy look to the bar sink area and still allows the copper to stand out in a smaller way. A copper drop in bar sink is the most basic of the copper bar sink styles. It is also usually the least expensive, which is not to say cheap. Copper sinks in general are not inexpensive.
Remember when buying a copper bar sink that you should stick with a sink made in the USA or Mexico. This will limit the chances of getting a sink that is not 100% copper. Problems with copper sinks that are not pure copper are thinks like uneven color, and discolored welded areas. Copper changes tones at it ages, and most people think copper sinks get more beautiful as they age. But if you have a less than 100% copper bar sink that change in tone may not be something that is so pretty. The other issue with cheaper copper sinks is the use of copper that is too thin. The result can be a sink that dents easily or has a “tinny” sound when water is run into it. Stick to a copper sink made in the USA or Mexico and you won’t have to worry about these things.
These days you can do all of your research online, and when the time comes you can even purchase your new bar sink online. Stick to the online retailers who offer good warranties and free shipping, and you will probably save both time and money in the process.