The Nantucket Sinks FCFS36-DB is a 36" Italian fireclay farmhouse sink with a built-in drainboard beside its bowl. It is for a kitchen where dishes are often washed by hand: instead of hunting for counter space or pulling out a drying rack, you set rinsed items on the drainboard, which contains the water and channels it back to the drain.
The bowl measures 24" x 17.5" and is 9" deep, with the drainboard taking up the rest of the 36" x 20" sink, whose 10" sides taper about 1/4" toward the bottom. A decorative lip runs across the apron on both sides and every side is glazed, so the sink is reversible and the drainboard can sit to the left or the right of the bowl.
Nantucket designs and makes it in Italy from genuine fireclay. The drainboard saves space and is eco-friendly and convenient, and Nantucket says the glazed surface lets food stains wipe away. Dimensions are nominal, varying by about 1/4", and small cosmetic cracks on the underside from curing do not affect performance.
Within the Cape Collection it is the only sink with a drainboard; for a deeper single basin in the same width, look at the T-FCFS36 or the Yarmouth-36W.
Planning the Cabinet and Plumbing
Planning the cabinet comes first with any fireclay farmhouse sink. This one needs a custom farmhouse apron base, and because it weighs 90 lbs, the cabinet is fitted with an internal support frame to carry it. It has no faucet holes, so the faucet goes on the countertop or the wall. The drain opening is center-set, and the drain is ordered separately; the thick fireclay bottom may require an extended flange or ferrule on the drain. Measure the actual sink before the cabinet is built, so the opening fits the piece you receive. The accessories Nantucket lists for it, all sold separately, are the 3.5EDF-BRS extended drain flange in brushed stainless, the 3.5EDF-ORB extended drain flange in oil rubbed bronze, the NS35L-EXT basket strainer drain for fireclay sinks.
Living With Fireclay
Living with fireclay is simple. The glazed surface lets food stains wipe away, contains no metal so it will not rust, and needs only a mild cleaner and a soft cloth day to day; Nantucket suggests baking soda for stuck-on food, Soft Scrub or a Scotch-Brite sponge for a rare surface mark, and an occasional coat of carnauba wax to help water run off. Nantucket's fireclay care guide calls the material easy and low maintenance, and in hard water areas a quick dry with a cloth prevents spotting.
For a kitchen built around a statement apron front sink, the Nantucket Sinks FCFS36-DB pairs a 36" Italian fireclay farmhouse design with the easy care of glazed fireclay, a farmhouse kitchen sink meant to be used hard every day and still look like the centerpiece of the room.
Features
Built-In Drainboard
The drainboard is part of the sink, so dishes dry where they were washed and the water runs back to the drain instead of across the counter.
Reversible, Drainboard Left or Right
All sides are glazed and both aprons have a decorative lip, so the sink can be turned to put the drainboard on whichever side suits the kitchen.
24" x 17.5" Bowl
The 9" deep bowl handles pots and everyday dishes, and the drainboard beside it means the counter stays dry and clear.
Decorative Lip Apron
A decorative lip on the 10" apron adds a tailored detail to the farmhouse front on either face.
Made in Italy
The sink is designed and made in Italy from genuine fireclay, with a glazed surface that cannot rust and lets food stains wipe away.
Fitted Grid Available
The BG-FCFS36-DB bottom grid, sold separately, is made for this bowl and keeps heavy pans off the glazed floor.
Specifications
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Model: FCFS36-DB
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Collection: Cape Collection
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Material: Fireclay
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Finish: Porcelain Enamel Glaze
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Color: White
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Mount: Undermount
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Sink Type: Farmhouse apron front
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Bowls: Single
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Shape: Rectangle
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Exterior Dimensions: 36" x 20" x 10" (top edge)
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Interior Dimensions: 24" x 17.5" x 9" (bowl)
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Bowl Depth: 9"
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Faucet Holes: None
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Overflow: No
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Drain Opening: 3.5"
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Drain Position: Center
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Drain Included: No
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Minimum Cabinet: Custom farmhouse apron base
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Bottom Grid: BG-FCFS36-DB (sold separately)
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Drainboard: Built-in, drains to the bowl
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Weight: 90 lbs
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Country of Origin: Italy
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Warranty: 5-year limited
What's Included
- FCFS36-DB fireclay farmhouse sink with drainboard
Sold separately: a 3.5" drain (not included), BG-FCFS36-DB stainless bottom grid, 3.5EDF-BRS extended drain flange in brushed stainless, 3.5EDF-ORB extended drain flange in oil rubbed bronze, NS35L-EXT basket strainer drain for fireclay sinks.
Installation & Care
Installation
This undermount farmhouse sink needs a custom or apron-front base cabinet (a farmhouse apron cabinet is required), with a 2x4 support frame or cradle inside that holds it level and flush with the cabinet top; Nantucket's apron guide calls for a frame strong enough for up to 300 lbs, and the sink alone weighs 90 lbs. No template is included: the cabinet opening and countertop cutout are measured from the actual sink, set flush or with a 1/4" overhang, because fired fireclay dimensions are nominal. There are no faucet holes, so the faucet mounts on the counter or wall. It has a 3.5" drain opening at the center of the bowl; the thick fireclay bottom may require an extended flange or ferrule on the drain, and the drain should be tightened by hand so it is never over-tightened. Professional installation is required. The Apron installation guide is in Resources.
Care
Clean the fireclay regularly with a mild cleaner and a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge, then rinse; in hard water areas, dry it with a cloth to prevent spotting. Soak stuck-on food to loosen it, using baking soda if needed, and lift a rare surface stain with Soft Scrub or a Scotch-Brite sponge. An occasional coat of carnauba wax adds protection and helps water run off. Fireclay contains no metal, so it will not rust. Fireclay is stain resistant and low maintenance, and the drain should never be over-tightened.
Resources
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
Nantucket Sinks ships this item by UPS or FedEx from North Kingstown, Rhode Island, usually within 1 to 2 business days of your order. Shipping is free within the lower 48 states on orders of $101 or more (orders under $101 ship for a flat $15); for Alaska or Hawaii, contact us before you order. You'll get tracking by email as soon as it ships.
Inspect the packaging and the product before you sign. Note any damage or shortage on the delivery receipt, then email photos to support@mycleansupplies.com within 48 hours of delivery so the freight claim can be filed. Damage reported after 48 hours can't be claimed.
Unused Nantucket Sinks products in their original packaging can be returned within 21 days of delivery. Ask us for a return authorization before you ship. Returns carry Nantucket Sinks' 25% restocking fee, you pay the return shipping, and the return travels at your risk, so pack it as it arrived. Payment processing fees are not refunded. Installed, used or damaged products, and discontinued models, can't be returned.
Nantucket Sinks backs its fireclay sinks with a 5-year limited warranty: it replaces, at its option, any sink found to have a material defect, and replacement sinks are offered at 50% of the original purchase price. Glaze damage from improper or caustic cleansers, cracks from impact, a farm sink forced into its cutout, and cracks from an over-tightened drain are not covered. The warranty covers residential installations for the original purchaser; installation, labor and transportation costs, and damage from installation, improper cleaning, misuse or neglect, are not covered.
Warranty claims. Email Nantucket Sinks at info@nantucketsinksusa.com with the date and place of purchase and installation, the model number, a description of the defect and photos of it. Nantucket Sinks may inspect the product and the installation before it decides on a replacement or adjustment. Contact us with your order number if you would like help with the claim.
About Nantucket Sinks
Nantucket Sinks is a boutique sink maker based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, that has designed kitchen and bath sinks for more than two decades. Its range of over 500 products brings together fireclay, stainless steel, granite composite, vitreous china, cast iron and hand-hammered metals sourced from skilled makers in Italy, China and beyond, styled with the charm of the New England coast.
The Cape Collection gathers Nantucket Sinks' everyday fireclay kitchen sinks around the relaxed feel of a Cape Cod cottage: glazed, stain and scratch resistant, and easy to keep clean. It spans plain and decorative farmhouse apron sinks from the 20" T-FCFS20 to 36" models such as the T-FCFS36 and Yarmouth-36W, reversible aprons on the Harwich, Waquoit, Garland and Dennis, workstation sinks with ledges and cutting boards in the T-PS series, the apronless Wellfleet range for undermount or topmount installs, and small Hyannis and Cape bowls for bar and prep duty.
