Products from other raw materials
- Metal sinks are extremely rare. They are not widely used because of the high cost and difficulty in care. Metal washbasins are made of bronze, brass, stainless steel, brushed nickel. In particularly luxurious interiors, there are washstands made of silver, gold and platinum. Naturally, such products are not mass-produced, they are all made to order.
- Very unexpectedly, but shells are also made of wood. Of course, not all types of wood are suitable for making washbasins, but they still exist. An array of larch and oak from a long stay in the water becomes much stronger. And exotic teak and iroko are completely waterproof. But all the same, the surface of the washing bowl is covered with yacht waterproof varnish and other special means.
A significant disadvantage of a wooden sink is the tendency to mechanical damage.
Photos of unusual bathroom sinks
Ribbed
Copper
From a single piece of wood
Hidra Ceramica Soul (under gold)
From petrified wood
Metal Lavabo Washba
Wooden map
Washbasins are made from different materials and each of them is good in some way. But you should choose a product that matches the interior of the bathroom, your own taste and financial capabilities.
Sink made of cast marble from the company COLOR and STYLE, model Focus 120
Sink made of cast marble from the company "COLOR and STYLE", model Focus 120 - review
I want to say right away that we are talking about plumbing in the lowest price range (this sink cost us then 12 thousand rubles, and at the time of writing this review it already costs 16.6 thousand rubles).
Background: BEFORE this sink, I had an ordinary moidodyr in my bathroom - a white sink made of sanitary ware with a pedestal, bought on the market, of course. During operation, it turned out that over time (already after 5-7 years), part of the pedestal - the wall facing the bathroom, began to swell from moisture. And after some time, the question arose of replacing the entire moidodyr, because it was no longer decent!
After going through the entire Internet and visiting several stores and the market, I came to the conclusion that the best choice for me is a cast marble sink from the COLOR and STYLE company ().
We chose the Focus 120 model + towel holder - i.e. the sink is 120 cm wide, with a large “apron” that hides the siphon and plumbing pipes. The sink is mounted on two brackets, which we bought separately from OBI.
You will read advertising information without me.
After almost 3 years of operation of the sink, I can describe its advantages:
1. Color - we chose light beige, with small stains (see photo). It doesn't show dirt! It doesn't mean I'm a slob. Just sanitary white faience - absolutely white, beautiful, shiny - only for 15 minutes after washing it (in rare cases - up to an hour). And then - some dust particles begin to stick, hair, stains from drops, and so on ..
My sink looks absolutely clean and shiny at all times. I wash it once a week, easily and pleasantly, limescale, drops from toothpaste and so on are not so visible.
2. Durability - I don't drop bricks on it, of course. But! you are constantly afraid of damaging sanitary ware - scratching, erasing a thin layer, you are constantly shaking on it. Cast marble is stronger, more convenient to use.
3. Specifically, this company offers very different solutions in terms of models, sizes, colors - you can choose.
4. Cabinet under the sink - I refused it. Because if you buy together with the sink, "native" - it turns out very expensive. You can limit yourself to hanging cabinets and space under the bathroom, or, if there is space, a separate pencil case with legs, or a separate bedside table on wheels under the sink (you can move it away and wash the floor or even take it out of the bathroom if necessary).
And, for information, if you have limited space in the bathroom and you need to fit the sink specifically to the size, then you can order a cut of any model from this company (1,500 rubles without edge processing and 3,000 rubles with edge processing), as well as a hole cutout for faucet anywhere on the sink.
stone materials
Common are sinks made of natural and artificial stone. Such products are especially common in the chic bathrooms of private mansions in a classic style. Washbasins made of marble, granite or onyx look solid and expensive, they speak of the special status of their owner. Products from an artificial stone differ in the big range of forms and coloring.
Next, we will talk about the advantages of different stone materials, as well as how to clean the sinks made of artificial and natural stone.
White artificial stone bathroom sink
natural breeds
Despite the strength of the stone, its structure is characterized by high porosity. And even after processing the walls of the washing bowl, they will have little moisture resistance. Therefore, after manufacturing, a sink made of natural stone is treated with a special solution, which, being absorbed into the structure of the material, improves its properties. A stone washstand is one of the most durable among its counterparts.
- DESTONE SS-168B. Overhead (built-in top) sink made of natural light marble. It has a round shape and a smooth outer and inner surface. There is a drain hole in the center of the wash bowl. The diameter of the product is 42 centimeters, and the height is 14 centimeters. The cost is 30500 rubles;
- DESTONE SS-75. Built-in onyx washbasin. It has a bowl shape and an interesting red hue. The surface of the washbasin is smooth, with a standard drain hole in the middle. The outer diameter of the product is 42 centimeters, and the height of the bowl is 14 centimeters. Price 19200 rubles;
- DESTONE SS-12. Built-in top sink made of sandstone, the original shape of the ellipse. It has pleasant light colors and a unique pattern, the surface of the wash basin is smooth. External diameter 42 cm. The depth of the product is 135 millimeters. The model costs 16200 rubles;
And then we will talk about the sinks made of artificial stone, which have received many positive reviews from customers.
The following video will introduce you to the variety of models of stone bathroom sinks:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bOYo7W05-RM
Peculiarities
For the manufacture of cast artificial stone sinks, the technology of mixing ground limestone and resin is used. The resulting substance is poured into special forms. The result is a water-resistant, impact-resistant and chemical-resistant material.
- Acrylic washbasins are products that meet all the criteria for modern washbasins. Acrylic is a very hygienic material, resistant to chips and cracks. In addition, such bowls for washing weigh quite a bit. The color range of acrylic stone sinks has a wide range. The surface of the material has antibacterial properties.
- Porcelain stoneware bathroom sinks are highly durable, scratch-resistant and moisture-resistant. Similar washstands are made by adding granite chips to ceramics. Otherwise, the characteristics of porcelain stoneware washbasins for the bathroom correspond to those of porcelain counterparts. The negative quality of the material is its high cost.
The video below will tell about the features of bathroom sinks made of artificial stone, as well as the technology of their production:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=B5w9LoV9jKw
Popular Models
Best Selling Models:
- FA121. Sink made of artificial stone from the domestic company "ArtTek". It has an original shape and is made in twenty colors. Product dimensions are 49.5 x 30 x 8.5 centimeters. The size of the square base is 20x20 centimeters. There is a standard drain hole in the middle of the washbasin. The price at which you can buy such an artificial stone bath sink is 9,500 rubles;
- FA107. Washbasin made of artificial stone round shape.Produced in twenty different colors. The outer diameter of the bowl is 45 centimeters. Equipped with a hole for drain fittings. The cost of the product is 7150 rubles;
- FA119. Mortise sink made of artificial stone. Produced in a wide range of colors. Has an oval shape. The dimensions of the washstand are 54.2x37.5x12 centimeters. In the middle of the washbasin there is a hole for connecting a drain siphon. This model costs 8000 rubles.
Photo of an artificial stone sink
