Product Thursdays--New Fireclay sinks

Whitehaus Collection has a few new fireclay sinks coming out this spring. Here are some of the beautiful sinks. Some models are available in White, Biscuit, Black and Sapphire Blue to compliment any kitchen.

Fireclay sinks

We are often asked about why one would choose a fireclay sink over other options out there. We decided to post some of the information we have about the Whitehaus Collection Fireclay sinks.

About Fireclay

Fireclay sinks continue to be handmade in a process that takes several days to produce a single sink. The core is made by pouring liquefied fireclay into a mould. Once set, the sink is removed, hand finished and slowly dried to prevent cracking. It is then sprayed with a glaze made from ground glass and fired in a kiln at 1250 degrees Celcius to fuse the glaze onto the sink.

How is Fireclay different from Vitreuos China?

Fireclay is a version of vitreous china that has greater amounts of quartz and feldspar (minerals) in the clay material. It is denser thicker and approximately 30% heavier than regular clay. These characteristics allow for a durable, smooth, flat surface on large fixtures not attainable with standard vitreous china.

How do you clean a Fireclay sink?

Clean your fireclay sink with a mild soap and warm water or a gentle general purpose cleaner. Wipe the entire surface dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents, or metallice wire sponges. To avoid potential stains or damage to the finish, avoid soaking dishes for abnormally long periods of time and refrain from leaving coffee grounds or teabags in the sink.

Whitehaus Collection recommends the use of a protective grib in the bottom of the sink to avoid scuffing from heavy-duty cookware. If scuffing does occur, it can be easily buffed out with Gel Gloss and a clean, soft dry cloth.

Too Good Tuesdays-April 28

With the warm weather we have been having and Cinco de Mayo coming up in a few short weeks, I thought this was a perfect recipe to share.

Chipotle Shrimp Taco

Door style of the Week--April 27

This weeks featured door is Mouser Custom Cabinetry's Coventry door style, shown in Hickory. It is also available in Knotty Alder, Cherry, Maple, Red Oak, Select Alder, Quarter Sawn Oak & Pine wood species.

This door can be used in a Full overlay or Inset frame. This door is constructed with 2-1/4" stiles and rails and a solid wood center panel. The center panel has 4 different options.