Turner Hastings Kitchen Sinks Buying Guide
Turner Hastings kitchen sinks are fine fireclay sinks with a glazed finish, made in inset and undermount styles and as butler sinks with an exposed front. The collection suits classic, farmhouse and Hamptons kitchens as well as contemporary spaces, with gloss white, matte white, matte black and concrete look finishes.
What is a fine fireclay sink?
Fine fireclay is a clay body fired at a higher temperature than standard ceramic, so the glaze fuses to the clay. Turner Hastings describes it as stronger and less brittle than ceramic and highly resistant to stains, scratches and chemicals, and several sinks are double glazed. The Cuisine 68 and 81 are rated thermal shock resistant, so they handle fast temperature changes such as boiling water. Because fireclay is a natural product, sizes can vary by around 2 percent.
What Turner Hastings sink ranges are there?
- Cuisine: inset or undermount sinks, from the compact Cuisine 30 x 46 and Cuisine Round 47 through the 46 x 46, 60 x 46, 68 x 48 and 81 x 48 singles to doubles and a 1160mm double with a drainer.
- Novi: butler sinks from 500mm to 850mm, many with a universal front that is ribbed on one side and flat on the other.
- Cove: butler sinks at 610, 762 and 838mm.
- Galdor, Tribo and Lusitano: additional fireclay designs, including the Lusitano 120 x 50 double with a drainer.
How heavy is a fireclay sink?
Heavier than steel, so plan the support first. The Cuisine 46 x 46 weighs 19kg, the Novi 61 is 30kg, the Novi 75 is 40kg and the Cuisine 85 x 46 double is 46kg. Butler sinks need a cabinet or shelving built to carry them. Lift large sinks with two people, and have the sink on site before the cabinet maker finalises measurements.
Should I undermount or inset a fireclay sink?
Every Cuisine sink can be fitted either way. Undermount suits a stone benchtop and lets you cut drainer grooves into the stone beside the sink, which the Cuisine 60, 68, 81 and round sinks are designed for. Inset suits laminate and timber because the rim covers the cut edge. Butler sinks sit in front of the cabinet with the face on show. Water connections must be made by a licensed plumber.
Do Turner Hastings sinks include a waste?
Most Cuisine and Novi sinks include a 90mm stainless steel basket waste, while the Cove sinks are sold without wastes. Overflow and tap holes vary: the Cuisine 46 x 46 and 68 x 48 come with or without an overflow, and the Cuisine 30 has no tap hole. Check each product before choosing the tap. The Cuisine 60 and 93 are suited to a food waste disposer.
Which finish should I choose, and how do I care for it?
Gloss white gives a bright, classic look, matte white and matte black suit modern kitchens, and the concrete look suits industrial styles. White shows marks sooner than darker finishes. Rinse after use, wash with mild dish soap and a soft cloth, and use a baking soda paste on stains or metal marks. Avoid steel wool and abrasive pads, and use a sink grid or rubber mat to protect the glaze from heavy pans.
Completing the room
See Turner Hastings butler sinks and the Chester farmhouse collection, then choose a tap from Turner Hastings kitchen taps or gooseneck sink mixers. For more materials, browse ceramic kitchen sinks at The Blue Space.
