Around the world, hundreds of manufacturers daily produce tens of thousands of sanitary ware. 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 proceeding with the direct purchase of a bathroom sink, you need to consider some simple but important rules.
Firstly, it is necessary to determine the location of the mixer (on the sink or on the wall). This is necessary to select a sink model.
Secondly, determine the size of the bathroom sink. This will protect you from the useless waste of hard-earned money. And it will also be very disappointing to spend time returning products that simply did not fit in the space allotted to 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 wonderful sanitary ware collections that will not leave anyone indifferent. In addition, it looks very aesthetically pleasing and cozy.
Bathroom sinks come in many forms. For example, if you plan to mount the mixer on the wall, you need to purchase a sink with a drain hole (for a siphon) and with a hole in the upper part of the sink (it will protect against overflow, connected to a drain hole). By the way, the second hole is not present in all sink models. And if this item is important to you, then you should carefully examine the bowl and do not choose a sink simply by design and price. The functional part of the purchase should always be of utmost importance. Since a beautiful, but uncomfortable sink will bring less satisfaction than a standard, but as comfortable as possible for you and your loved ones built-in sink for the bathroom. So do not evaluate only in appearance.
Hanging sinks for the bathroom, and any other varieties of sanitary ware, as a rule, are made of porcelain, but most often of ceramics. Porcelain is quite an expensive pleasure. 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 sinks are fragile, which requires more careful care and maintenance. In addition, they are very heavy.
Thanks to the development of production and technology, the improvement of ceramics has stepped forward. This allowed us to make this material more reliable and competitive. Ceramic sanitary ware, with good care, is ready to last at least 20 years. Ceramic products can be decorated with various ornaments and drawings in various styles.
In addition, sinks can be made of stone, cast iron, steel or glass. And even made of wood. Thus, the wishes of all consumers are taken into account, and not just of a single group.
In order for the product to look even more attractive to the buyer, it is coated with glaze or colored enamel. Such a coating performs not only a decorative function, but also a protective one. It also facilitates the care of the product. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully examine 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 sinks are distinguished:
- Tulip sink, is a two-element product (bowl + pedestal). Thanks to this design, pipes for supplying water and sewage are very successfully hidden.
- Hanging bathroom sinks are mounted on special brackets. The mixer can be mounted both on the wall and on the sink. The main disadvantage: pipes are visible that 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.