Types of sinks for the bathroom: choose the appropriate

Today, in most plumbing stores you can purchase both completely traditional and unusual bathroom sinks. The range of this equipment is wide, and therefore you can certainly choose an option that matches your preferences and capabilities.

However, due to the wide range and variety of proposals, it is not easy to decide which modern or classic bathroom sinks are suitable and which are not.

In this article we will talk about what types of sinks on the market, what is the instruction of their choice and in accordance with what criteria they can be selected.

Criterias of choice

Before proceeding to the choice of plumbing, try to determine the main criteria that should be taken into account.

When choosing a washbasin in the bathroom, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• type of manufacturing materials used;
• configuration and color design of the product;
• features of installation and subsequent operation;
• compatibility with one or another special furniture used in bathrooms;
• compatibility with the existing sanitary fittings;
• the duration of the service life;
• bid price.

Consider some of these points as detailed as possible.

Classification by type of production materials

• Products from ceramics are presented by modifications from porcelain and from earthenware.. Both options look great and are characterized by ease of use. But porcelain sinks for a bathroom are several times more expensive than faience. The question is why?

The reason for the difference in the cost of ceramics is the following - porcelain is much more dense than earthenware, and therefore it practically does not absorb external pollution and remains clean for a long time. Again, porcelain is many times more durable than earthenware, with the result that a properly selected wash basin will be practically eternal.

Important: In some stores under the guise of porcelain ware, you can sell a faience sink for the bathroom. Uncovering the deception will not be easy, since outwardly these materials are almost indistinguishable. It is possible to distinguish porcelain from faience only by the sound that materials emit upon impact — in this case, porcelain sounds more glassy, ​​and faience is more dull.

• Marble products are the best choice, the price of which will be obviously high. In the market you can buy washbasins made from both natural and artificial marble. Both those and other products look gorgeous, serve for decades without changing the original aesthetic characteristics and are distinguished by ease of maintenance.

Marble is a dense material, and therefore dirt is simply erased from its polished or matte surface. Even if the pollution is absorbed into the porous structure, due to the multi-color execution of such shells, darkening will not be noticeable.

• Metal products in bathrooms are rarely used.. Therefore, such a plumbing is either a steel deep sink, for a bathroom, made during the USSR, or modern design products made in a minimalist style.

Important: When choosing a modern designer stainless steel washbasin, keep in mind that it may not fit into the interior of a classic bathroom. Again, the price of steel sinks will certainly be high.

• Korianovye sinks - it is a relatively recent plumbing, which differs in unique appearance and excellent operational qualities.

The surface of products from Corian resembles the texture of the surface of granite. The smooth surface of such shells looks like a grainy stone.

This plumbing fits perfectly in both modern and classic interior. The price of this choice is high, but somewhat more affordable than the cost of marble counterparts.

• Glassware is the perfect solution for modern and classic bathroom interiors..

Among the advantages of this solution, we note the attractive appearance, ease of maintenance and durability.

However, there is one major drawback - the glass breaks. Therefore, such sinks are not recommended in those bathrooms that are visited by children. Again, above the glass sink is not recommended to hang various accessories on the suction cups.

• Products made of acrylic is a modern development, which is becoming increasingly popular.

Acrylic shells are cheap, durable, durable, can be made according to the most complex configuration.

Among the disadvantages of this solution, we note the low resistance to scratches and abrasions. Again, cheap plumbing from acrylic over a short time turns yellow, and therefore it must be promptly washed and wiped dry.

Classification according to installation and layout

In accordance with the features of the installation differs:

• Floor sink for the bathroom (with pedestal), which is simultaneously fixed on the wall and rests against the floor. This is a traditional solution, which, despite its good appearance, does not differ in functionality. This sink is not compatible with floor cabinets, and therefore, as a rule, it is used in rooms with a large area.
• A hinged sink, which is attached only to the wall and does not have an abutment that transfers the load to the floor, is a more functional solution, since you can place a locker at the bottom. Again, with the help of the locker you can hide the communications connected to the washbasin.
• A built-in washbasin that is built into special furniture is in many ways similar to an ordinary kitchen sink that cuts into the countertop. Such a solution is most appropriate for small bathrooms, where it is necessary to save square meters without sacrificing operational comfort.

The following types of sinks differ according to the location:

• Traditional wall modifications that are installed along a straight wall.
• Corner modifications that are installed in the corner and fit perfectly into the limited space of small bathrooms.

Classification according to other criteria.

According to the configuration, the following sink types are distinguished:

• Flat sinks “water lilies” that can be placed above special furniture, above a washing machine, etc. A significant drawback of such products is a high probability of splashing water. This deficiency can be compensated by the correct selection of the spout.
• Deep sink for the bathroom - this is a classic version, which can be found in most bathrooms. This type of washbasins is convenient to use, since the spray practically does not go beyond the limits of the bowl.
• An asymmetric bathroom sink is a product with a round or rectangular bowl, the perimeter of which is shifted to the side. Again, asymmetry can be caused by the fact that there is a shelf for accessories on the side of the bowl, but on the other hand there is no such shelf.
• A symmetric shell is a product, one side of which completely copies the outline of the other side. Most of the washbasins produced today are symmetrical products that are easy to manufacture, and therefore are inexpensive.

In accordance with the sizes, the following modifications:

• A narrow bathroom sink with a bowl width of up to 39 cm - is installed in cramped bathrooms, where for the sake of free space you have to sacrifice comfort. The main disadvantage of such sinks is splashes on the floor and on the walls. On the other hand, the narrow bowl looks extraordinary and will surely fit into the interior of a modern bathroom.
• A wide sink with a bowl up to 70 cm is the choice for arranging a full-sized bathroom, in which to save centimeters of free space to anything.

Conclusion

So, we decided on the main types of shells on the market. What to choose from this variety? First of all, you need to select the product that harmoniously fit into the interior of the bathroom. Again, it is desirable that the selected product can be installed by hand without the help of experts.

So you save money on installation. Well and, of course, the price of the selected product must be acceptable. In order to make the choice easier we recommend to watch the video in this article.