Designed to last

Used every day and subject to wear and tear from items ranging from sharp knives to large roasting pans, the sink in our kitchens could quickly and easily take on a very battered appearance.

Artisan Manufacturing Corporation designs sinks, faucets and accessories that are made to ensure their appearance and functionality only improves as they age. To ensure high levels of quality, all the company's products are manufactured from premium materials and are designed to be both attractive and functional.

The new Fleur-de-lis Collection of sinks features up to a 14-gauge, heavy-duty, rugged metal construction, and comes in four proprietary LustreGarde¢ finishes including antique bronze, antique copper, stainless hi-lite and nickel silver. Both the old world antique bronze and antique copper have anti-microbial properties, and the leather-like metal patina of these sinks is designed to age naturally over the years. In fact, the Fleur-de-lis sinks collection is so durable that Artisan offers a lifetime warranty with them. They are available in single and double bowl undermount styles and are made with Artisan's special V-Therm Shield¢, which deadens sound, reduces noise and vibration and provides good thermal retention. There's also a full line of complementary products, such as grids, drains, tiles, knobs and cabinet and splashback decor panels.

Artisan collections include Premium and Chef Pro Stainless Steel sinks and complementary high-end faucets. The 16-gauge, 304 stainless steel Premium sinks are manufactured to a 16-gauge thickness from top to bottom and feature V-Therm Shield. These undermount sinks come in double and single bowls, with extra-deep bowls that can accommodate large pots and pans.

Chef Pro Sinks are available in both apron and undermount styles, and feature 16-gauge, 304 stainless steel in double or single bowls with depths up to 10 inches and a choice of widths.

Faucets for the kitchen, bathroom and bar sinks are made by Artisan in a choice of satin nickel, chrome or antique bronze finishes. With solid brass construction and a durable ceramic disc cartridge, these faucets are engineered for long service and come with a limited lifetime warranty.

For more information, contact Artisan Manufacturing Corporation, 237 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114, phone (973) 286 0080, fax (973) 286 2886. Email: info@ArtisanStyles.com. Visit the website: www.ArtisanStyles.com.

Story by: Trendsideas