What is the hole in the side of a Belfast sink?
Your Belfast base unit will need a hole to accommodate the waste outlet. Some base units have a slot for this purpose. Place the sink into position Usually around 15 to 20mm proud of the units at the front. Bring up level to the units.
Whats the difference between a Belfast and a butler sink?
The Belfast sink is a variation of the Butler sink; the only difference being that, traditionally, the Belfast had an overflow and the Butler had a shallower bowl with no overflow. Nowadays, both the Belfast and the Butler have overflows, although a weir overflow is only found on the Belfast sink.
What is a Belfast sink called so?
To start off with, the Belfast sink is derived from a Butler sink and is also known as a Butler Belfast sink. As you may have guessed by the term “Butler” these sinks got their name as they were used by Butlers in their pantries for preparing food and washing up after the nobles had finished.
Do Belfast sinks stain?
Not to mention the fact that this gorgeous sink is crafted from high quality fireclay ceramic, much alike the Butler & Rose sink above, and is highly resistant to heat, stains, and any pesky scratches too!
How do you clean the overflow on a Belfast sink?
- Stick the pipe cleaner or sink-cleaning brush into the overflow hole.
- Push the brush in and out several times to remove as much gunk and buildup as possible.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Stick the funnel in the overflow hole in your sink.
Can you undermount a Belfast sink?
Whilst there is nothing wrong with having the front of a Belfast sink showing, if we have the worktop depth we like to undermount them. It is a very stylish look and bridges between the traditional and contemporary.
How do I clean my Belfast sink overflow?
Do you need to cut out the base of a Belfast sink?
If you look at the underside of a Belfast sink it will have a protruding waste outlet to incorporate the channel to take overflow water from the overflow to the trap. On most base units, this will require a cut out in the base to accommodate the waste outlet.
Can a Belfast sink be fitted with a weir overflow?
If you are fitting a Belfast sink with a weir overflow like the one below then you will need to take particular attention to the order of fitting. The problem with fitting true Belfast sinks is that the weir overflow channel continues inside the moulding of the sink through to the underside.
How big is the Belfast Butlers kitchen sink?
For instance, our Butlers sinks come in two sizes: 460x380x210mm, and 595x455x255mm. Having said that, sizes can vary slightly due to the handmade, kiln-fired manufacturing process, which means every Belfast sink is inherently unique.
When did the Belfast kitchen sink come out?
The ever-popular range of Belfast sinks are among our best sellers, and it’s been this way since we launched in 2011. In fact, Belfast sinks have been in vogue since the 1700s, commonly found in kitchens of the landed gentry, and their strong aesthetic appeal has ensured they’ve remained fashionable for over 300 years.