FAQ

Copper has been used for thousands of years and is easy to maintain since it does not show ngerprints as stainless
steel and other metals would. For basic cleaning, simply use a mild soap and water as other cleaners typically are not
necessary. Products such as Renaissance Wax or Flitz Wax may be applied to the copper surface periodically to give it
lasng protecon. These suggested seals will help maintain the luster of the copper and provide beer water runo.
Leave the water running while working with acidic foods or pastes to avoid any reacon.
Copper is a living metal and the pana of our Anque and Natural nishes will all naturally connue to pana over
me; meaning they may become a richer, darker color. However, if you would like to keep the copper sink looking
like it did when rst installed, we recommend waxing the sink every 2-3 months. Our copper sinks are not lacquered
or sealed in the manufacturing process and will react to their environment as they develop character. If acidic items
such as lemons, ketchup, or red wine sit on these nishes for an extended period of me the nish may be aected,
but since copper is a living metal it will heal or re-pana itself over me; oen in a maer of days. The beauty of
copper is it is ever changing and no two pieces are ever alike giving you a one of a kind work of art!
Warning: Copper sinks can be harmed using some copper cleaners. Copper cleaners can scratch the surface and be
abrasive on a copper sink. Also, do not use corrosives such as chlorine, concentrated vinegar or abrasive cleaners.
FAQs
Copper
Drop-In or
Undermount
Sinks
Will my copper
product from Novatto
turn color over time?
Novao’s nish is not waxed or sealed.
Since copper is a living material it can
tarnish or darken with me. Remember,
copper will always react to how it is used
and its surrounding environment.
What is Patina
or a Living Finish?
The beauty of copper is its living
nish or pana. It builds overme
and works as a protecve coang.
The pana is a rich weathered nish
with light and dark tones comple-
menng each other and creang
the unique eect of copper. It is
also what gives copper its natural
an-bacterial properes. Certain
chemicals and products can strip the
pana and remove the nish,
leaving your sink shiny: Acids,
Drano, So Scrub or Clorox Bleach.
However, because it is a living nish,
it will heal itself. Over me the cop-
per sink will gradually return to the
rich brown color and cover up spots
or scratches.
Considering these are
handmade what differences
should I expect?
All our copper sinks are handmade from
natural copper so variaons in size or
color are common. A size allowance of
1/2-inch is expected.
Do your copper
sinks have overflows?
No, none of our copper sinks have
overow holes.
What gauge of copper
is used in my copper sink?
All of Novao’s kitchen, bar and prep
copper vessels are all made from 16
gauge copper, while a slect few
bathroom undermount sinks are made
from 18 gauge copper.
Are there clips
included with my copper
undermount sink?
Novao does not provide sink clips
and you may not be needing them
depending on the installaon.
Mounng clips may be provided,
though, by any professional installer.
Novatto I P: 844.404.4242
[e-mail]
NovattoInc.com
More quesons? Feel free to
contact our technical support
team anyme. More info is also
available at our website.
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