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"Ria said she wanted to have a rustic dark tone to her countertops... and, copper is antibacterial, nothing likes to grow on it – it was to be a perfect match of appearance, function and practicality!"

RIA'S COPPER COUNTER TOPS

A Secret Copper Shop Installation
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Ria said she wanted to have a rustic dark tone to her countertops, but I think she will be keeping them polished. I would think that a rigourous polishing every three months should be adequite. I prepared the sheet for the sink area in the shop, but wanted to hand fit some parts, so it was glued at Ria's home. I needed her to bring any and all heavy objects in her home to weigh down the copper into the glue. When I left, all her books, cans, and magazines were piled on the kitchen counter.

Ria's husband Dominic, is a well known photographer, and was kind enough to send these photos of the finished project.

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Copper is increasingly finding a place in the kitchen. While it’s not mainstream, copper does have its appeal for those who enjoy having something unusual. A copper countertop can be more volatile and susceptible to changes than stainless steel. Some homeowners consider this part of the developing patina as it moves from shiny copper to a charcoal brown. Scratches on copper are typically not addressed as they are part of the aging process and add to the natural patina. Copper is an excellent antibacterial material and cleanup is simple with soap and water. Maintenance involves occasionally waxing the counters with beeswax or butcher's wax to preserve the finish and reduce fingerprints. Courtesy Bob Villa, Kitchen Design

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