Thompson Merida 16" Hammered Rose Gold and Verde Round Bathroom Sink - BRV-19VTP

PRIMARY DIMENSIONS
Depth: 7 1/4", Outer: 16", Inner: 13 1/4", Drain: 1.5"

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Thompson installation guide (PDF)

FEATURES

• Handcrafted 18 gauge construction
• Rose gold interior with verde exterior
• Hand-hammered finish
• 16" round with a 7¼" depth
• Fits a standard 1.5" bathroom drain

Caring for a Mixed-Metal Finish

This sink combines more than one metal finish, and each can age at its own pace. Some areas may slowly soften into a patina while others stay much the same, which adds to the handmade character.

• Everyday: wash with mild soap, water and a soft cloth, then wipe dry to prevent water spots.
• Optional: a carnauba wax (such as Flitz Wax) helps keep the finishes even and protected.
• Avoid: metal polishes, Bar Keepers Friend, bleach, drain cleaner, steel wool and abrasive pads. A polish that suits one metal can mark the other.

Thompson's Finish Guide (PDF) lists approved cleaners for every finish.

Before You Buy

• Handmade means unique. Each piece is made by hand, so expect small variations in size, texture and color from the photos.
• Mounting. Thompson designs this sink to sit on top of the counter as a vessel. A vessel sink usually needs a tall vessel faucet or a wall-mounted faucet.
• Drain. Takes a standard 1.5" bathroom drain. Thompson's matching grid and pop-up drains are available in coordinating finishes.
• Questions? Call us at 1-800-359-4460. You'll talk to a real person who knows these sinks.

Made by Hand in Santa Clara del Cobre

Thompson's metalsmiths trained in the tradition of Santa Clara del Cobre, a mountain town in Michoacán, Mexico, where copper has been worked by hand since the 1500s. The P'urhépecha people of the region were among the most advanced metalworkers of the pre-Hispanic world, and many of today's coppersmiths are their descendants.

The traditional process is slow: the metal is heated, hammered, cooled and heated again, over and over, until the form is right. Each small dimple is the mark of a single hammer strike, which is why no two Thompson pieces are ever exactly alike.

Common Questions

Will the two finishes age differently?

They can. Each metal responds to water and use in its own way, so one may soften into a patina a little sooner than the other. Drying after use and an occasional carnauba wax keep the look even.

Do I need a professional installer?

Thompson recommends that all of its sinks are installed by a licensed professional, following Thompson's installation guide (linked above). If your installer has questions about cutouts or support, we can get answers from Thompson for you.

Why might my sink look a little different from the photos?

Each piece is made by hand, so size, texture and color vary slightly from piece to piece and from the photos. Those small differences are the signature of handmade work, not a defect.

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