Bathroom Sink Cabinets
A well-designed and fully-functional bathroom not only provides a place for the entire family to relax, but also it adds to the resale value of the home. There are various important aspects of bathroom design that you need to take into close consideration. One of these is the use of bathroom sink cabinets. A bathroom sink vanity or cabinetry makes a focal point in this important room. It is available in a wide variety of sizes, designs, colors and materials. Here you will find complete information about bathroom sink cabinets.
Choices in Bathroom Sink Cabinets Materials
These types of cabinets are made from different materials. Some most commonly used materials include the following:
- Vitreous China
- Stainless steel
- Ceramic
- Porcelain
- Solid-surface materials
- Metals
- Enameled cast iron or steel
- Fiberglass and acrylic sinks
This simply means that you have plenty of good choices. For durability and heavy finish, you can use cabinets made of vitreous china and porcelain. However, bear in mind that these materials can chip if you drop a heavy an object on them. For ease of cleaning and durability, consider using vanity made of stainless steel and metal. Keep into mind that these materials tend to become scratched with daily abuse. Acrylic sinks; fiberglass and culture stone or metal vanities are also very popular. They are available in different eye-catching colors and patterns.
Choice in Mounting Bathroom Sink Cabinets
There are several ways to mount the bathroom sink cabinets. Let’s have a look at some of these ways.
Surface Mounted Sinks – in this mounting, sink bowl gets dropped in a hole which is smaller than the outer rim of the sink. This placement forms a seal with the vanity countertop surface.
Rimmed Sinks – the bathroom sink is dropped into countertop hole. The rim joins the countertop and the sink. It is sealed by a metal strip.
Under-Mounted Sinks – the rim is connected to the bottom of countertop. This placement creates a very clean look.
Integral Sinks – in this type of mounting, countertop unit and one piece sink is made from the same material.
Other Choices in Bathroom Sink Cabinets
There are many great choices in bathroom sink cabinets. For example, there are vanity-mounted sinks, fine pedestal sinks, freestanding sinks and wall hung sinks. If you need lots of storage space, go for vanity mounted sink. Pedestal sinks take a very little floor space and you can place them in corners. They look classic and enhance the look of your bathroom. However, they don’t provide enough storage space. Wall hung sinks are very easily to install at different elevations. They can accommodate kids, short or tall adults.
Size of Bathroom Sink Cabinets
You can use these cabinets to store a wide variety of toiletries and other accessories, such as shaving kits, shampoo, teeth cleaning stuff and others. You should carefully check the size of these cabinets to make sure they will fit in the available space in your bathroom.
Before you choose bathroom sink cabinets, read as much as you can to make a wise choice.
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