Installation Type
The first step in selecting a bathroom sink is to choose an installation type.
If you’ve already chosen a vanity or cabinet at a standard counter height, you’ll probably want a self-rimming,
countertop or undercounter model. In small bathrooms or powder rooms, pedestal or wall-mounted sinks can be great
space-savers. Or, if you want to incorporate furniture pieces in your room design, perhaps a vessel sink is right
for you.
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Countertop
Countertop lavatories are designed for use with vanities and counters, and are available in a variety of
installation options.
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Wall-mount
Wall-mount sinks feature a basin that is hung from the wall at a desired, functional height. Wall-mount sinks are
useful in small bathrooms or powder rooms where space is at a premium and you don’t need a lot of counter space.
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Metal Frame
Metal frame sinks feature a metal rim around the outer edge, creating a water-tight seal between the sink and countertop.
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Pedestal
Pedestal sinks feature a basin that is positioned at a comfortable standing height and rests on a pedestal base that
is usually made of the same material. These sinks offer a clean, distinctive look that works well in small bathrooms
or powder rooms where you don’t need a lot of counter space. A pedestal sink’s slender lines can help give a small
space a more open feel.
Pedestal sinks come in a variety of shapes, materials and styles, some with ample surface area for soap or personal
items. The basins come in different shapes, including square, round and oval.
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Self-rimming
Self-rimming sinks have rolled finished edges that can be placed directly over countertop openings. Self-rimming
sinks come in a wide variety of designs, shapes, colors and materials.
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Vessels
Vessels sinks come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are identified by their distinctive above-counter
installation. Their original design was inspired by china washbasins, with finished interior and exterior surfaces.
Vessel sinks are available in a wide variety of materials, including stainless steel, glass, cast iron, vitreous
china and marble.
Vessels sinks typically sit on top of a counter or furniture top that is slightly lower than most regular bathroom
counters. They work well with wall-mounted or tall countertop-mounted faucets that provide adequate clearance above
the rim of the sink.
Vessels sinks can be installed in a wall-mount bracket, and select models can also be installed in a self-rimming or
undercounter application.
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Tile-in
Similar to undercounter sinks in look and installation, tile-in sinks are designed to fit flush with tiled
countertops and typically do not have any faucet hole drillings.
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Undercounter
A style that is becoming more popular is the undercounter sink, which offers a smooth profile with solid-surface
countertops and is easy to clean. Undercounter sinks are attached to the undersides of countertops, vanities or
console tables. The top of the sink is covered by the countertop, so only the inside of the basin is visible.
Undercounter sinks are offered in a wide variety of materials and shapes that you can use to blend with your
countertop so it looks like one piece or contrast with your countertop to make a bold statement.
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