WRITTEN ON October 31st, 2009 BY AND STORED IN Is A Glass Bathroom Sink Right For You?
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Whenever someone does a remodeling of a bathroom, they inevitably come to the time when they have to decide what to do about the sink. There are so many styles of sinks available in so many different materials and mounting options that it is easy to get confused and wonder which option is right for you. In this article I will cover glass bathroom sinks, with the goal of helping you decide if a glass sink in the bathroom is the best choice for you.
If you are remodeling a bathroom, chances are the reason is you want to up date the overall style. Sure, the renovation may be part of an expansion with a goal of getting you more space, but in the end you want that space to tell your guests about your personal style. Many sinks are meant to be strictly functional, meaning they are not much to look at. They have standard, in the counter type mounts and they are either basic white porcelain or perhaps stainless steel. While there is nothing wrong with any of these options, you really should consider a glass bathroom sink. Glass sinks give you a chance to put your style on display. there are many colors, patterns, and mounting options available.
Perhaps the biggest statement that can be made with a sink comes when you choose a glass vessel bathroom sink. A vessel sink mounts on top of, or partly recessed into, the counter top. This allows the entire bowl, both the inside and outside to be on display. This kind of sink is the definition of something that is both functional as well as beautiful.
If you have not had a glass sink before, you might wonder how durable they are. Like anything else, glass sinks come in a variety of levels in terms of quality. A well made glass sink is every bit as strong as a porcelain sink. It is definitely possible to break a glass sink, but the chances of that happening are not very high. Most problems with broken glass sinks come when someone inexperienced attaches the drain improperly and cracks the glass at the bottom of the bowl. Cracked drain fittings and the glass sinks that are cracked due to thermal shock make up the vast majority of broken glass sinks. Thermal shock can happen when a very hot sink surface has ice dumped into it, or a very cold sink surface has hot water poured on it. Glass cannot tolerate this instant and large temperature change and the result is cracking. this is pretty rare though so as long as you have your drain hooked up by someone knowledgeable and you understand what thermal shock is, you will be fine.
If you are looking for eye popping style in your bathroom, consider a glass bathroom sink. this is the best and perhaps only way to get a functional work of art in your bathroom and is also one of the few ways to have your guests talking about your bathroom long after their visit ends.