What type of bathroom sink is best for your bathroom?
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by: Seema Mahato
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Both bathroom sink and faucet are very important parts of bathroom that is well designed. Moreover the fashion is supported by good functionality which makes it doubly beneficial. However, bathroom sink does not come alone and they are available in multiple types, sizes, shapes, designs, and prices. Your job is to select the best one depending on your own requirements and above all, your budget.
Self Rimming, under mount, and pedestal sinks
Self rimming sinks are mounted above the bathroom counter. It has a visible rim and with proper bathroom light could be very nice looking. They can also be used with all types of bathroom countertops.
Under mount sinks are set up under the solid surface of counter tops. These counter tops are mostly made of granite, stone, or marble. Sometimes materials like Corian are also used. The countertop does not have a rim. The sinks are either counter mounted or wall mounted in this design.
Pedestal sinks have their own bases on which they are mounted. The advantage of this type of sink is the space economy it provides. The only thing that you should look out for is the finish of the portions of plumbing works that is exposed and whether the make, style, and color match your faucet.
Vessel sinks and other types
Vessel sinks are mounted on a counter. The most common faucets are tall vessel filler that would provide quite substantial clearance above the rim. Some times pre-drilled holes are found on vessel sinks to facilitate mounting of faucets. Console sinks are a combination of large counter with pedestal sink type. The bottom plumbing can be seen and it has got two to four legs for support.
Vanity tops are one-piece counter tops with built in sink. They do not have bases and therefore you must take store of its real size to fit into your cabinet. On the other hand vanities are countertops made of marble with a sink basin and base made of carved wood cabinet or bases. With appropriate color, shape and sizes, they can give your bathroom quite elegant look.
The most popular specimen however is the wall hung sinks since they save a lot of floor space for you. You can hang them at any point on a flat wall or at a corner.
Best materials for making sinks
Various materials like Vitreous China, Fireclay, Glass, Cast Iron, Stainless, and Solid surface materials are used to manufacture sinks. Sinks made of Vitreous China and Fireclay has a very smooth finish and is very durable. They come in variety of colors and can easily fit in the environment of a modern bathroom. Glass sinks made of tampered glass are quite strong and have the latest designs you would like to have. Sinks made of cast iron are enameled.
The advantage is long durability and resistance to all types of structural damages. The disadvantage is its heavy weight. Stainless still sinks are not that heavy but are equally strong. Sometimes materials to make the sound mute are used with them. They are extremely suitable for modern bathrooms. Solid surface materials are resistant to heat and stain. However, they are not completely scratch proof.
As end user the final choice rests with you and you have to take into consideration the space available, the style, and your requirement and budget exactly to select the best suitable vessel sink for your use.
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