"A Belfast sink is a sink with an apron-front basin and a built-in weir overflow. A weir overflow, is a small, sloped slot near the top that diverts excess water into the drain so the bowl doesn't spill. If you're not laser-focused on conservation, that overflow is a clutch safety feature because you can keep water running while you work without flooding the floor."
"Wayne Spriggs, award-winning designer and CEO of LUSSO, says it simply. "Belfast sinks are a variation of the traditional apron style sink, originally designed in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They evolved from butler sinks but were traditionally smaller and often had a drainage hole, known as a drainage weir, incorporated in the design." Are They the Same as Farmhouse or Butler Sinks? They're cousins, not twins. Think of the deep basin, apron front sink as an umbrella term based on its common features."
Belfast sinks are apron-front basins that include a built-in weir overflow to divert excess water into the drain and prevent spilling. The weir overflow is a small sloped slot near the top that allows water to keep running without flooding the floor. The style originated in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and evolved from butler sinks, traditionally being smaller and sometimes incorporating a drainage weir. Butler or London sinks often run shallower and wider and traditionally omit an overflow to prioritize water conservation. French farmhouse sinks generally align with butler variations and lack an overflow. Contemporary offerings blur historical distinctions, with some butler-style sinks now available with overflows.
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