What is the difference between a Butler sink and a Belfast 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.
Is a Belfast sink a good idea?
Belfast sinks are very easy to clean, and very durable. It is worth remembering however that should you drop a more delicate item of crockery in a Belfast sink there is a chance there is a higher chance it will break than with a stainless-steel sink, due to the nature of the material it is made from.
Are Belfast sinks a standard size?
Note: the most popular bowl depths for Belfast sinks are 220mm & 250mm.
Are Belfast sinks practical?
The Belfast sink is not a showy kind of fancy sink. It has endured throughout the years with a simple, yet highly functional and practical design that suits its purpose perfectly. Despite that, most people find the aesthetics of a Belfast sink to be quite pleasing to the eye.
Why is it called Belfast sink?
They gained prominence in the eighteenth century and were an adaptation of the butler’s sink, which, as the name suggests, was primarily used by butlers; they were tasked with cleaning larger items, and a deep sink was required to do so efficiently.
Are Butler sinks practical?
These deep, square shaped, usually white sinks are set into the kitchen bench so the front is exposed. Not only does their design make them attractive and homely, their size makes them extraordinarily practical when it comes to kitchen chores ranging from washing vegetables to scrubbing the largest pots or grill trays.
What sizes are Belfast sinks?
Minimum Base Unit
- 600mm (64)
- 800mm + (69)
Can you put a Belfast sink in a modern kitchen?
Belfast sinks can fit any aesthetic, from traditional country-inspired to more modern and glamorous schemes.
Why are Belfast sinks so heavy?
Belfast sinks tend to be deeper than most others on the market. Some commentators reckon it was because originally they were designed to be big enough to wash a small child, while others say it was because they were used in the Butler’s pantry where big items were washed.