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What Sort Of Bathroom Sink Should You Install? Keep These Styles In Mind

When the time comes to install a new restroom sink, you will be surprised by the number of different choices available. There are several styles, colors, and materials. Select carefully, because the sink is a major focal point in the bathroom. You not only need to consider what type of appearance you want to achieve, but moreover how practical you would like your sink to be.

The top mounting, or drop in sink is the most common type of sink. These are basic looking and very practical as they make way for a lot of counter space. As common as they are, they are difficult to install since they normally require that you purchase and install a counter that will take the dimensions of the sink. Yes, you can just keep the old counter and put in a new sink. But, that's not really remodeling is it?

Opposite of a drop in sink is the undermount sink. Rather than dropping them in the counter, you must place the counter over the sink. The sink is held up with screws and adhesives. These provide a cleaner appearance compared to the top mount counterparts because the surface is 100% counter and no sink. It doesn't matter if your caulking gets old and grimy since it will be out of sight.

An increasing number of home owners are using vessel sinks. With these types of sinks, the sink bowl is placed on top of the counter, part of it funneling down a small hole for the drain. Since drains are pretty standard in size, vessel sinks are very easy to install and switch. And because the bowls come in all kinds of styles, you could easily get one to go with any theme that you want.

Pedestal sinks are excellent when you have a rustic themed, or smaller restroom. The sink bowl is placed on top a long, narrow base. They are typically made in one piece, namely marble or porcelain. Although they clear up a lot of space within the restroom, they don't allow for much space to set stuff on top.

Console sinks are one other option for smaller restrooms. The sink bowl is mounted to a counter, that is affixed to the wall at the back. They are held up with two or more legs. They do not have a cabinet beneath, leaving plenty of clear space. That helps make the restroom appear bigger, and are a great location to keep a storage cart.

Wall mounted sinks, as the name suggests, attach to the wall. They are the ultimate space saver and make for a very contemporary appearance. They don't have support underneath and the only things keeping them up are wall fasteners and adhesives. These are most appropriate for smaller sinks, and consequently smaller restrooms. However, I have seen rather large wall mounting sinks installed successfully, although it is uncommon. The fixture is fairly delicate so I don't recommend that you use them if you reside with small children.

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