Shaws Lab Type 3 Sink LB0400010

SHAWS Laboratory Type 3 Kitchen Sink, White

Handcrafted to the highest standards at our premises in North West England, using time-honoured methods, these unique, artisan fireclay products have been specifically designed for use in schools, hotels, leisure, public buildings and laboratories.

These heavy-duty commercial products are expertly glazed and fired using state-of-the-art kiln technology, making them extremely robust, antibacterial, and both stain and acid resistant.

Extremely durable science-friendly fireclay lab sinks, designed to fix under a benchtop.

SLIP CASTING

The process begins with a mixture of locally-sourced clay and water being hand poured into porous moulds — this is known as ‘slip casting’.

HAND FINISHING

When the newly-formed sinks are dry enough, our master craftsmen expertly hand-finish these artisan products through a process of sponging and ‘fettling’ to create a smooth surface.

TWICE GLAZED

Only after leaving a sink to gradually dry out for a period of over 40 hours, is it deemed ready to be prepared with a first coat of glaze. It is then glazed for a second time to improve the feel and durability of the product.

FIRING

Each sink is then carefully fired in specially-designed kilns at temperatures of over 1200° Celsius to complete this rigorous process.