What is a farmhouse sink?

Farmhouse Sinks are traditionally made as fine fireclay kitchen sinks or ceramic kitchen sinks and have the front of the sink exposed. They can come in a large single bowl sink or double bowl sink variations and have several different names. People get mixed up between the names Belfast sinks, butler sinks, apron sinks, farmhouse kitchen sinks. The reason why it gets confusing is that some of these are not mutually exclusive sinks. For example, you could have a Belfast farmhouse fireclay sink.

The simple explanation is that a farmhouse sink has the front of the sink exposed and not hidden away behind a kitchen cabinet. 

What is the Boden Farmhouse Sink?

Buildmat's Boden Farmhouse sink is a modern twist on traditional farmhouse sinks which are made in white fireclay or white ceramic. The reason why we have designed it as a stainless steel kitchen sink is that it eliminates some of the disadvantages of choosing a traditional farmhouse sink.

Why have we made a Stainless Steel Farmhouse Sink?

Most people love the idea of having a farmhouse sink but are then deterred away because with a traditional farmhouse sink the porcelain bowl is generally a lot more sturdy, which means that it cannot absorb any knocks from glassware, which means as soon as you drop something like a glass or a plate there's a lot higher chance that it will break.

Stainless Steel doesn't chip or stain like porcelain or fireclay might, which is one of the advantages of using stainless steel but still keeping it as a farmhouse style sink. At Buildmat we also make our sinks with 1.5mm thick stainless steel all around the sink for increased strength and durability.

What is an Apron Front Sink?

An Apron front sink when you're able to expose the sink and bring the sink forward so that it can be exposed alongside the kitchen cabinetry rather than being hidden behind the cabinetry. An Apron sink or Apron front sink is another name for a farmhouse sink.

The Boden Farmhouse sink is a large sink bowl stainless steel sink, it does not come in a double bowl variation.

Is the farmhouse sink suitable for the laundry?

We have designed our Boden farmhouse sink in high quality 304 grade stainless steel so it is still able to be installed in a Laundry. We have seen so many beautiful designs with our Boden farmhouse sinks in the laundry lately, people are being more artistic and playful with the colours of the benchtops and cabinetry.

Laundry sinks are often and sometimes builders choose to put a cheaper quality sink in the laundry to save costs, but we recommend that you choose one that is similar to your kitchen sink to make sure that you don't allow the laundry sink to bring down the design of your house

What planning is required for a farmhouse sink?

If you're planning your kitchen design whether it's a kitchen reno or a new build a farmhouse sink is different to the standard so extra planning is involved. The kitchen cabinets are a must, if you're going to choose for a farmhouse sink or apron sink you're going to need to plan with your cabinet maker and we recommend you purchase your sink nice and early and provide this to your cabinet maker so they know what they're working with.

As well as you can then put the colours against the stainless steel and see how it contrasts together. There isn't a taphole on the sink so you just need to focus on matching the tapware colour with the counter top. Since Stainless Steel will usually match with all tapware colours and styles. 

Does the front need to be flush with the cabinet?

The sink has 3 sides fully covered in stainless steel so you could also have the front slightly overhang from the cabinet and will still be fine, it would be a brushed finished stainless steel panel on both sides of the sink.

What are the Installation methods of a farmhouse sink?

farmhouse sinks are slightly different from a standard kitchen sink, but you will still need to decide whether it is an undermount sink installation or flushmount sink installation.  

You wouldn't be able to do it as a drop in sink or topmount sink because there is no lip to hold the sink up. Instead, the cabinet maker would have to build cabinets or a substrate to hold the sink up.

Some additional Product Information:

  • Smooth R10 rounded internal edges for sleek modern design but still easy to clean.
  • Hardwearing 304 grade Stainless Steel (ISO9001:2000)
  • Purpose built kitchen sinks for domestic and commercial application
  • Minimum 18% Chromium and 8% Nickle.
  • Matte/Satin with Hairline/Brushed Finish to disguise scratching.
  • Bent, welded, grinded, polished and packed by hand.
  • Symmetrical sink tub allows for reverseable installation flexibility.
  • Perfect as kitchen sink or laundry trough.
  • 90mm Strainer Waste and Plug included for each drain.
  • Noise reducing sound absorbing pads to all external faces and base.
  • Exterior coating to prevent condensation.
  • Fit for Australian Standards and UPC certified.
  • Proudly 100% Australian Owned and Operated.
Impressive 65 L Capacity

65 L capacity which is 0.07 m³ internal cubic size. Generously sized Single Bowl Sink to fit all your pots and pans. Perfect as a kitchen sink or laundry trough.

304-Grade Stainless Steel

Hardwearing 304-grade Stainless Steel (ISO09001:2000). Purpose built kitchen sinks for a domestic & commercial application. Minimum 18% Chromium and 8% Nickel.

Hand-welded, Premium Design

Bent, welded, grinded, polished and packed by hand. Matte/Satin with Hairline/Brushed Finish to disguise scratching. X-Shaped Fall Design to Central waste.

1.5mm Thick / 16-gauge Stainless Steel

Constructed with premium 1.5mm thick stainless steel. Built to withstand the test of time, ensuring exceptional durability over the years.

Topmount / Undermount / Flush-mount Installation

Suitable for under-mount, over-mount and flush-mount. Symmetrical sink tub allows for reversible installation flexibility. Fit for Australian Standards and UPC certified.

Sound-Pads Installed for Noise-Reduction

Noise reducing sound absorbing pads to all external faces and base. Exterior coating to prevent condensation.

Brand:
Alma
SKU:
SNBP005
Product Finish:
Brushed Stainless Steel in Matte Hairline Texture Finish
Configuration:
Single Bowl Sink
Installation Methods:
Undermount, Topmount & Flushmount
Internal Edges:
R10 Slightly Rounded Corners
Thickness:
16 gauge / 1.5mm Thick Stainless Steel
Capacity in Litres:
65 L
Internal Cubic Size:
0.07 m³
Sink Size:
700 x 475 mm (Including Lip)
Bowl Size:
650 x 400 mm (Excluding Lip)
Depth:
250 mm
Internal Corners:
R10 Radius
External Corners:
R20 Radius
Sounds Pads:
Yes, to all sides and base
Strainer:
1 included w/ plug
Waste Location:
X shape fall to Centre Waste
Strainer Waste Size:
90mm Diameter
Product Tolerances:
+/- 3%
Warranty:
25 Years Structural Warranty
Box Dimensions:
770 x 520 x 320 mm
Boxed Weight:
13.5 kg

Buildmat is offering Free Shipping Australia Wide on kitchen sinks.

Buildmat offers free shipping for all orders over $100.
All our orders are shipped from our Melbourne warehouse and are dispatched next business day.

Shipping time estimates are listed below. if you're really worried about delivery times feel free to call us and we can give you a more accurate estimate and also let you know who our courier for your area is.

Melbourne
1-3 business days
Sydney
2-5 business days
Adelaide
2-5 business days
Brisbane
2-7 business days
Canberra
2-5 business days
Hobart
2-7 business days
Darwin
3-10 business days
Perth
3-10 business days
Regional victoria
1-3 business days
Interstate regional areas
3-10 business days

We recommend that before buying a sink you measure, measure and measure again the area you're working with and quadruple-check the measurements and the size of the sink is what you're after.

Why? Because sinks are VERY LARGE parcels which means they cost a fortune to send around. As much as we'd love to offer it, we do not offer free returns, so please triple check and try to choose the right sink the first time round because it breaks our hearts (and sometimes your wallet) when you choose the wrong colour or size and need to do a return. If you're ever unsure first ask your cabinet maker because they are seriously the experts in getting this right, if you're still unsure please send us an email or give us a call

The other thing to consider when getting a stainless steel sink is that stainless steel scratches! Yes we know, we've produced a beautiful brushed stainless steel finish on all our sinks, and yes we are using a very high quality stainless steel but unfortunately, scratches are inevitable on steel. If you'd like to prolong your brushed finish you can consider looking at the sink protector grids.

Boden

Boden Belfast Stainless Steel Farmhouse Sink
SNBP005

$549
  • In stock, free shipping

What is a farmhouse sink? Farmhouse Sinks are traditionally made as fine fireclay kitchen sinks or ceramic kitchen sinks and have the front of the sink exposed. They can come in... Read more

Long 25 Year Structural Warranty
Long 25 Year Structural Warranty
Next Day Dispatch From Warehouse
Next Day Dispatch From Warehouse
100% Australian Owned & Operated
100% Australian Owned & Operated

What is a farmhouse sink?

Farmhouse Sinks are traditionally made as fine fireclay kitchen sinks or ceramic kitchen sinks and have the front of the sink exposed. They can come in a large single bowl sink or double bowl sink variations and have several different names. People get mixed up between the names Belfast sinks, butler sinks, apron sinks, farmhouse kitchen sinks. The reason why it gets confusing is that some of these are not mutually exclusive sinks. For example, you could have a Belfast farmhouse fireclay sink.

The simple explanation is that a farmhouse sink has the front of the sink exposed and not hidden away behind a kitchen cabinet. 

What is the Boden Farmhouse Sink?

Buildmat's Boden Farmhouse sink is a modern twist on traditional farmhouse sinks which are made in white fireclay or white ceramic. The reason why we have designed it as a stainless steel kitchen sink is that it eliminates some of the disadvantages of choosing a traditional farmhouse sink.

Why have we made a Stainless Steel Farmhouse Sink?

Most people love the idea of having a farmhouse sink but are then deterred away because with a traditional farmhouse sink the porcelain bowl is generally a lot more sturdy, which means that it cannot absorb any knocks from glassware, which means as soon as you drop something like a glass or a plate there's a lot higher chance that it will break.

Stainless Steel doesn't chip or stain like porcelain or fireclay might, which is one of the advantages of using stainless steel but still keeping it as a farmhouse style sink. At Buildmat we also make our sinks with 1.5mm thick stainless steel all around the sink for increased strength and durability.

What is an Apron Front Sink?

An Apron front sink when you're able to expose the sink and bring the sink forward so that it can be exposed alongside the kitchen cabinetry rather than being hidden behind the cabinetry. An Apron sink or Apron front sink is another name for a farmhouse sink.

The Boden Farmhouse sink is a large sink bowl stainless steel sink, it does not come in a double bowl variation.

Is the farmhouse sink suitable for the laundry?

We have designed our Boden farmhouse sink in high quality 304 grade stainless steel so it is still able to be installed in a Laundry. We have seen so many beautiful designs with our Boden farmhouse sinks in the laundry lately, people are being more artistic and playful with the colours of the benchtops and cabinetry.

Laundry sinks are often and sometimes builders choose to put a cheaper quality sink in the laundry to save costs, but we recommend that you choose one that is similar to your kitchen sink to make sure that you don't allow the laundry sink to bring down the design of your house

What planning is required for a farmhouse sink?

If you're planning your kitchen design whether it's a kitchen reno or a new build a farmhouse sink is different to the standard so extra planning is involved. The kitchen cabinets are a must, if you're going to choose for a farmhouse sink or apron sink you're going to need to plan with your cabinet maker and we recommend you purchase your sink nice and early and provide this to your cabinet maker so they know what they're working with.

As well as you can then put the colours against the stainless steel and see how it contrasts together. There isn't a taphole on the sink so you just need to focus on matching the tapware colour with the counter top. Since Stainless Steel will usually match with all tapware colours and styles. 

Does the front need to be flush with the cabinet?

The sink has 3 sides fully covered in stainless steel so you could also have the front slightly overhang from the cabinet and will still be fine, it would be a brushed finished stainless steel panel on both sides of the sink.

What are the Installation methods of a farmhouse sink?

farmhouse sinks are slightly different from a standard kitchen sink, but you will still need to decide whether it is an undermount sink installation or flushmount sink installation.  

You wouldn't be able to do it as a drop in sink or topmount sink because there is no lip to hold the sink up. Instead, the cabinet maker would have to build cabinets or a substrate to hold the sink up.

Some additional Product Information:

  • Smooth R10 rounded internal edges for sleek modern design but still easy to clean.
  • Hardwearing 304 grade Stainless Steel (ISO9001:2000)
  • Purpose built kitchen sinks for domestic and commercial application
  • Minimum 18% Chromium and 8% Nickle.
  • Matte/Satin with Hairline/Brushed Finish to disguise scratching.
  • Bent, welded, grinded, polished and packed by hand.
  • Symmetrical sink tub allows for reverseable installation flexibility.
  • Perfect as kitchen sink or laundry trough.
  • 90mm Strainer Waste and Plug included for each drain.
  • Noise reducing sound absorbing pads to all external faces and base.
  • Exterior coating to prevent condensation.
  • Fit for Australian Standards and UPC certified.
  • Proudly 100% Australian Owned and Operated.
Impressive 65 L Capacity

65 L capacity which is 0.07 m³ internal cubic size. Generously sized Single Bowl Sink to fit all your pots and pans. Perfect as a kitchen sink or laundry trough.

304-Grade Stainless Steel

Hardwearing 304-grade Stainless Steel (ISO09001:2000). Purpose built kitchen sinks for a domestic & commercial application. Minimum 18% Chromium and 8% Nickel.

Hand-welded, Premium Design

Bent, welded, grinded, polished and packed by hand. Matte/Satin with Hairline/Brushed Finish to disguise scratching. X-Shaped Fall Design to Central waste.

1.5mm Thick / 16-gauge Stainless Steel

Constructed with premium 1.5mm thick stainless steel. Built to withstand the test of time, ensuring exceptional durability over the years.

Topmount / Undermount / Flush-mount Installation

Suitable for under-mount, over-mount and flush-mount. Symmetrical sink tub allows for reversible installation flexibility. Fit for Australian Standards and UPC certified.

Sound-Pads Installed for Noise-Reduction

Noise reducing sound absorbing pads to all external faces and base. Exterior coating to prevent condensation.

Brand:
Alma
SKU:
SNBP005
Product Finish:
Brushed Stainless Steel in Matte Hairline Texture Finish
Configuration:
Single Bowl Sink
Installation Methods:
Undermount, Topmount & Flushmount
Internal Edges:
R10 Slightly Rounded Corners
Thickness:
16 gauge / 1.5mm Thick Stainless Steel
Capacity in Litres:
65 L
Internal Cubic Size:
0.07 m³
Sink Size:
700 x 475 mm (Including Lip)
Bowl Size:
650 x 400 mm (Excluding Lip)
Depth:
250 mm
Internal Corners:
R10 Radius
External Corners:
R20 Radius
Sounds Pads:
Yes, to all sides and base
Strainer:
1 included w/ plug
Waste Location:
X shape fall to Centre Waste
Strainer Waste Size:
90mm Diameter
Product Tolerances:
+/- 3%
Warranty:
25 Years Structural Warranty
Box Dimensions:
770 x 520 x 320 mm
Boxed Weight:
13.5 kg

Buildmat is offering Free Shipping Australia Wide on kitchen sinks.

Buildmat offers free shipping for all orders over $100.
All our orders are shipped from our Melbourne warehouse and are dispatched next business day.

Shipping time estimates are listed below. if you're really worried about delivery times feel free to call us and we can give you a more accurate estimate and also let you know who our courier for your area is.

Melbourne
1-3 business days
Sydney
2-5 business days
Adelaide
2-5 business days
Brisbane
2-7 business days
Canberra
2-5 business days
Hobart
2-7 business days
Darwin
3-10 business days
Perth
3-10 business days
Regional victoria
1-3 business days
Interstate regional areas
3-10 business days

We recommend that before buying a sink you measure, measure and measure again the area you're working with and quadruple-check the measurements and the size of the sink is what you're after.

Why? Because sinks are VERY LARGE parcels which means they cost a fortune to send around. As much as we'd love to offer it, we do not offer free returns, so please triple check and try to choose the right sink the first time round because it breaks our hearts (and sometimes your wallet) when you choose the wrong colour or size and need to do a return. If you're ever unsure first ask your cabinet maker because they are seriously the experts in getting this right, if you're still unsure please send us an email or give us a call

The other thing to consider when getting a stainless steel sink is that stainless steel scratches! Yes we know, we've produced a beautiful brushed stainless steel finish on all our sinks, and yes we are using a very high quality stainless steel but unfortunately, scratches are inevitable on steel. If you'd like to prolong your brushed finish you can consider looking at the sink protector grids.

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Model
SNBP005
Capacity
65 L
Finish
Brushed Stainless Steel
Sink Size
700 x 475 mm
Sink Size
900 x 450 mm
Bowl Size
850 x 400 mm
Thickness
1.5mm / 16 gauge steel
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Thickness you can feel, quality that lasts a lifetime.

Superior 1.5mm thickness gives you a sink that lasts longer, sounds quieter, and stands up to whatever your kitchen throws at it.

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T. D. (Sydney, AU)
Gorgeous sink!

Buildmat was prompt and very communicative regarding shipping time. This sink is gorgeous!

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Alain (Melbourne, AU)
Great farmhouse sink!

Finally installed in our kitchen, it is a very nice sink. Its a good alternative to other traditional farmhouse sink, we preferred the stainless steel look and feel. It is a very big sink and fits well in our modern kitchen. Great to wash big pots.

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Ant Z. (Sydney, AU)
Belfast SS farmhouse sink

This farmhouse sink is unusual as it is made of S Steel. A lovely product, well packaged and super speedy delivery made for a smooth and fuss free experience. Thanks Buildmat!

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Tracey K. (Sydney, AU)
Stainless steel farmhouse sink

Have loved the look of a Belfast farmhouse sink for a very long time. Stainless steel Belfast Farmhouse sinks are not common. So I was very surprised to see that not only was there a farmhouse sink made in stainless steel but it was also here in Melbourne, it was also very well priced. A win win for me.

Due to lock down I was unable to view this sink in person. Despite that, I took a leap of faith and purchased it anyway. Buildmat's process was easy to follow and my new sink arrived the very next day (I live in Melbourne). The sink does not disappoint. It came well packaged to protect the item and it is now just waiting to be installed as our kitchen does not get installed until the new year. I look forward to using it for many years to come.

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Louise M. (Perth, AU)
Farmhouse Sink, Much better quality than expected.

The sink really made well, looks better than I had expected. Delivered to Perth, the packaging was very well packaged. shipping was fast and tracked.
We had to put it on back order. Waited 4 weeks for it, certainly worth the wait. Communication was excellent from Buildmat. They enlighten me as soon as they could send it to us.
The sink looks of a high standard finish on it.
Excellent customer service.

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