The fourth in this series of 10 articles – Number Four Sink – Baby Belfast Sink
The Baby Belfast Sink is a small but perfectly formed version of the best selling Belfast Sink with Weir Overflow, measuring just 460 x 380 x 205mm. Designed with utility rooms in mind, the Baby Belfast is a scaled-down model of a traditional Belfast sink and is a useful addition to a utility room that doesn’t have room for a full-size sink. It would also make a stylish secondary sink in a classic kitchen design, or as a primary sink in a studio apartment or jewelery kitchen where appearance is high on the agenda but where space is seriously compromised. The Baby Belfast has all the features of a full size Belfast sink in a smaller package. Like its larger counterpart, the Baby Belfast is made from premium ceramic for a kitchen sink that will last a lifetime. One of the reasons this classic Belfast sink is so sturdy is because it’s made from superior materials, in this case fireclay, as opposed to spherical clay, which is the more standard material used to make sinks. ceramics. Using fireclay means the sink will be much more durable than Belfast sinks made from standard ceramic.
The Baby Belfast can be fitted with 60mm mini basket strainer drains, which are available in non-tarnishing brass or satin chrome finishes. She also has a Weir Overflow. When ceramic sinks first appeared in the late 17th century, both the Butler and Belfast sinks were designed for the butler’s pantry, but all models made in Belfast had Weir Overflow, while those made in London did not. Like the full-size Belfast sink, the Baby Belfast has a Weir overflow, making it a true reproduction of the original Belfast sinks.
This Belfast mini sink bears the mark of quality with an Armitage Shanks logo embossed on the inside wall of the sink. The Baby Belfast sink can be fitted with a stopper and chain, in which case the pod must be drilled into the work surface.
Quality fireclay sinks will last a lifetime and, if cared for properly, will always look in tip-top condition. The Baby Belfast should be cleaned daily with a standard non-abrasive cleaner, such as dishwashing liquid, which will help prevent the gradual build-up of everyday stains such as coffee and wine. For more difficult stains that do not respond to this treatment, such as the fine gray lines that can appear on the ceramic surface when washing aluminum pans in the sink, try a specialty cleaner specially formulated for ceramic sinks. . Astonish comes recommended by the manufacturers and will remove these stubborn stains. It is not advisable to place a plastic dishwashing container in the sink, as dirt can collect in the base of the container and scratch the ceramic glaze.