WHITEBIRK
The Whitebirk Sink Company specialises in handcrafting unique Belfast sinks , utilising the technical expertise of sister company Darwen Terracotta , allows customers to choose from a vast library of sink designs , textures and shades .
When one of the UK ' s oldest and most highly respected terracotta companies closed its architectural division to concentrate on their fireclay sink business , the opportunity arose for former employees to set up a new business and re-employ the very skilled craftspeople .
“ It was really important that we could employ many of the team we have worked with for so many years . Apart from the friendships involved , the product is so specialised that we could not see the loss of these skills that Darwen has been famous for since the end of the 19th century .
The industry , including Architects and Contractors , has been so very supportive , that it has been heartwarming and keeps alive the passion required to produce this high-quality product .”
the development of new sink glaze colours , textures and applications with results ranging from matt pinks and metallics to high gloss mottles .
We are able to create gloss levels , glaze colours and textures which are not normally associated with sanitary ware products . This is due to the ready availability of ceramic matte to high gloss glazes , pigments and oxides used in the production of terracotta .
Each handcrafted single sink in our traditional Heritage Collection is as practical as it is beautiful . They are available in a range of understated styles , all guaranteed to provide a lifetime of service and pleasure .
Our exclusive Colour Collection is available in various contemporary finishes , putting a modern twist on a classic traditional style .
Complex glazes are used to create the stunning sinks in our Mottled Collection , producing distinctive patterns that give them a vibrant contemporary look .
Every authentic sink in our Collections takes time to create , and the result is a true masterpiece of traditional manufacturing .
— Jon Wilson , Darwen Terracotta
The skills that are required to manufacture first-class terracotta products sit side-by-side with crafting our luxury fireclay sinks . Our skilled craftsmen have been mastering the handmade manufacturing process for over 50 years . Over time , our minds wandered to further possibilities of what could potentially come from these remarkable sinks .
Technical raw materials and knowledge aid innovation and assist in
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