Vanity basins

Vanity basins are designed to fit into vanity counters or console sinks. They come in all the styles and materials available with standard bathroom sinks, and can be built into the counter or installed separately. Vanities traditionally came with matching sinks or basins, but modern bathroom designs now favor mixed and even contrasting materials. This gives you a world of choices when it comes to choosing the perfect basin for your vanity area. Vanity basins come in self-rimming, above-counter, and under-counter models. Self-rimming basins are recessed into the counter with wide or flared rims defining the edges and slightly raised above the counter surface. The elevated rim helps control spills and protects the counter’s edge treatment. Most of them are drop-in, which means that they fit into pre-cut openings on the countertop. Above-counter basins rest on top of the counter with the tap holes aligned with the drainage pipes. These sinks are the easiest to install, since they do not require holes or advanced plumbing to mount in place. They are ideal for tall people because the rims are positioned above waist level. This design can also compensate for low counters. Under-counter basins are fully recessed into the counter, with the edges leveled with the counter surface. This design is the most secure, because the basin’s sides are protected from bumps and impact. However, this design is fairly complex to install because a custom-shaped cavity must be cut into the counter to accommodate the sink. Also, they only work with sturdy countertop materials that need no edge treatment, such as granite. Tag it: ?