Worldwide, hundreds of manufacturers produce tens of thousands of sanitary ware every day. Such a large production is associated with an increase in consumer demand for this type of product. In particular, bathroom sinks have become very popular.
Before you start directly buying a bathroom sink, you need to consider some simple but important rules.
First, you need to determine the location of the faucet (on the sink or on the wall). This is required to select the sink model.
Second, decide on the size of the bathroom sink. This will protect you from wasting your hard earned money. And it will also be very disappointing to waste time returning products that simply did not fit in the space provided for them.
Tip: if you are the owner of a combined bathroom, then select all sanitary ware in the same style and preferably from one manufacturer. Fortunately, companies of this production profile offer excellent sanitary ware collections that will not leave anyoneindifferent. In addition, it looks very aesthetically pleasing and cozy.
Bathroom sinks come in many varieties. For example, if you plan to mount the faucet on the wall, then you need to purchase a sink with a drain hole (for the siphon) and a hole in the top of the sink (it will protect against overflow, connected to the drain hole). By the way, the second hole is not present in all models of sinks. And if this point is important to you, then you should carefully inspect the bowl and do not choose the sink simply by design and price. The functional part of the purchase should always be of paramount importance. Since a beautiful, but inconvenient sink will bring less satisfaction than a standard, but most comfortable for you and your loved ones built-in bathroom sink. So don't judge by looks alone.
Hanging bathroom sinks, and any other kind of sanitary ware, as a rule, are made of porcelain, but most often of ceramics. Porcelain is quite expensive. This is due to the fact that it has a dense structure, therefore, low porosity, which contributes to less absorption of odors and dirt. However, such shells are fragile, which requires more careful maintenance and operation. They are also very heavy.
Due to the development of production and technology, the improvement of ceramics has stepped far forward. This made it possible to make this material more reliable and competitive. Ceramic sanitary ware, with good care, is ready to serve for at least 20 years. Ceramic productscan be decorated with various ornaments and patterns in various styles.
In addition, sinks can be made of stone, cast iron, steel or glass. And even wood. Thus, the wishes of all consumers are taken into account, and not just a single group.
In order to make the product look even more attractive to the buyer, it is covered with glaze or colored enamel. Such a coating performs not only a decorative function, but also a protective one. It also makes it easier to take care of the product. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully inspect the bowl of the sink before buying. It is important that there are no cracks or chips on the surface of the top layer.
The following types of shells are distinguished:
- Tulip shell is a two-element product (bowl + pedestal). Thanks to this design, pipes for water supply and sewerage are very well hidden.
- Hanging bathroom sinks are mounted on special brackets. The faucet can be mounted on the wall or on the sink. The main disadvantage: pipes are visible, which can significantly spoil the appearance of the bathroom.
In general, the choice is great. Be careful when choosing a bathroom sink and it will delight you for many, many years.
