Use and Care Guide
About Native Trails hammered copper
Native Trails copper basins come to life through a handcrafted process honed by centuries
of tradition, skill, and experience. The hand hammered copper’s rich textured glow adds
undisputable warmth to living and working spaces.
Historically copper has been utilized for multiple purposes simply because it is such a time
enduring metal and can even outlive most homes. Copper is a “living” metal which develops an
increasingly beautiful patina over time.
Care & Maintenance of Native Trails hammered copper
All Finishes: Copper is amazingly easy to maintain, and our finishes are particularly simple since
they do not show fingerprints as stainless steel or polished copper does. For basic cleaning, use
mild soap and warm water. Keep your copper product clean and dry by wiping it down daily with
a soft cloth. Abrasive cleaners or copper polish should never be used on our copper products as
they may affect the finish. For extra protection, a product such as Flitz Faucet Wax + may be
applied. The following is information specific to each finish:
Antique and Tempered Finishes: Copper is a living metal that will naturally patina over time.
Our copper products are not lacquered or sealed; they will react to their environment as they
develop character. Acidic substances such as lemons, ketchup or red wine may alter the copper
finish after prolonged contact. Not to worry, in a short time (usually just days) it will naturally re-
patina itself! Copper’s beauty is ever changing and no two pieces are ever alike.
Brushed Nickel Finish: Our Brushed Nickel finish is achieved by plating nickel over copper,
followed by careful hand-brushing. It is a very easy finish to maintain. Acidic items left on the
nickel finish for extended periods of time may leave a slight dark mark, but this is easily
removed with Flitz Polish or chrome polish.
About NativeStone™
Handmade by artisans using a sustainable blend of natural materials, these eco-friendly sinks
are lighter weight than traditional concrete sinks, and extraordinarily stain, scratch and crack
resistant.
Our NativeStone™ Collection is reinforced with natural jute fiber, an incredibly strong and
sustainable material. The result is a much lighter weight product, about 40% lighter than
standard concrete, as well as an extremely crack-resistant product. We also use an exclusive
low-VOC nano- sealer that literally binds with the molecules in the concrete. This makes
NativeStone™ exceptionally stain resistant and scratch resistant.
Care & Maintenance of NativeStone™
All Finishes: NativeStone™ is incredibly easy to keep looking like new. For maintenance,
simply use mild, non-abrasive soap and cleaners. The sealer is highly stain and scratch
resistant, however, normal care should be exercised and abrasives avoided. Our sealer is self-
healing, which means in the unlikely event that you see slight staining on the surface of your
sink, over time (usually just a few days) the stain will fade and eventually disappear. Wipe or
rinse sink after use for best results.