| The first in this series of 10 articles - Number One Sink | | | | Weir overflow. |
| - The Superior Quality Belfast Sink | | | | This single bowl Belfast sink has the mark of quality |
| The Superior Quality Belfast Sink is the top selling | | | | with the manufacturer's logo embossed on the side |
| ceramic sink. This style of traditional Belfast sink has | | | | wall of the sink, which adds to its vintage look. The |
| gained hugely in popularity over the past few years, | | | | ceramic sink will accommodate a 60mm basket |
| and suits every kind of kitchen style, from traditional | | | | strainer waste and can be fitted into a standard |
| farmhouse to classic Shaker and even sleek | | | | 600mm kitchen unit for a look that's perfectly in |
| contemporary schemes. Unfortunately for the | | | | keeping with traditional country kitchens. |
| consumer, the soaring interest in this vintage style sink | | | | Although traditional fireclay sinks are very durable and |
| has resulted in an influx of inferior quality products on | | | | easy to maintain, you can keep your Belfast sink |
| the market that might seem good value but will never | | | | looking in tip top condition by following a few simple |
| be as hard wearing as a quality product. With Belfast | | | | guidelines. Never put a plastic washing up bowl in the |
| sinks, it really does hold true that you get what you | | | | sink as the dirt that accumulates on the base of the |
| pay for. The Superior Quality Belfast Sink is made | | | | bowl can scratch the ceramic sink. Be gentle when |
| from the finest quality ceramic to ensure long-lasting | | | | placing pots and pans in the sink. |
| results and a kitchen sink that will last a lifetime. The | | | | Being heavy handed will not only damage a ceramic |
| reason this sink stands out from the crowd is because | | | | sink but will result in pans becoming dented, too. Keep |
| it's manufactured from superior fireclay as opposed to | | | | your vintage style sink in premium condition by cleaning |
| the standard ball clay. Using fireclay ensures the sink | | | | with a non-abrasive cleaner such as washing up liquid, |
| will be incredibly hard wearing with a beautiful finish that | | | | which should eliminate everyday stains like coffee and |
| will stand the test of time. | | | | wine. For tougher stains, like the thin grey lines from |
| People often wonder what the difference is between | | | | aluminium saucepans, the sink manufacturers |
| a Belfast sink and a Butler sink. Originally, when they | | | | recommend the use of a specialist cleaning product |
| first came into being in the late 17th century, both sinks | | | | like Astonish, which is especially formulated for fireclay |
| were designed to go in the butler's pantry, but the | | | | ceramic sinks and is available to order from sinks.co.uk. |
| models made in Belfast all had a Weir Overflow, while | | | | Fitting this classic Belfast sink is a straightforward |
| those manufactured in London didn't. It's always useful | | | | process as it comes supplied with a longbolt and metal |
| for the customer researching this style of classic sink | | | | and polypropylene washers to ensure a tight fit on the |
| to bear this in mind to avoid confusion. The Superior | | | | waste. The Superior Quality Belfast Sink with Weir |
| Quality Belfast Sink, as its name would suggest, has a | | | | Overflow measures 595 x 455 x 255mm. |