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Bathroom Lavatory Sinks: Buying Guide
Does your powder
room need a shake-up? Has your guest bath overstayed its welcome? If you've decided
to master a master bath--or any bath--you're in for a surprise. In recent years,
plumbing fixture designers have penned a pack of pedestal sinks and high-style lavatories
that turn what was once a mundane fixture into a piece d' resistance. It's time
to say "au revoir" to your washed-up washbowl.
But first, let's clarify the terminology. The correct term for a bathroom sink is
"lavatory," a word rooted in the Latin word lavare, meaning "to wash." In the industry,
lavatory is often shortened to "lav" or, in contractor lingo, "lavy." The term "sink"
fits if the lavatory tops a pedestal, as in "pedestal sink."
From white porcelain classics to colorful contemporaries, lavatories are made in
hundreds of styles and finishes. Most bowls and pedestals are made from vitreous
clay or fire clay, but you'll also find a variety of lavs made from glass, metal
or any material that holds water. Of course, some materials are better than others.
Rohl Corporation, for example, prides itself in the beautiful, high-quality porcelain
its Allia pedestal and vanity bath fixtures are made from. "The primary manufacturer
of Allia is in Limoges, France. It can draw on the wonderful, fine ceramic material
they have to work with
Bathroom Sinks
 Vessel Sinks (623) The essence of bathroom chic, Vessel sinks are bowl-like lavatories designed to be mounted on top of a counter or vanity. Available in a stunning variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. |
Under Counter Bathroom Sinks (260) Modern in appearance, Under Counter Basins are mounted directly under the countertop for a sleek, easy-to-clean finish. Must be used with deck-mount faucets.
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 Pedestal Sinks (227) A true bathroom classic, Pedestal sinks feature a basin supported by a single pedestal leg. Usually porcelain, pedestal sinks run the range between elegantly traditional and strikingly modern. |
Self Rimming for Sinkmount Faucets (170) The most common of bath basin types, Self-Rimming Sinks for Sinkmount Faucets feature a finished rim for easy over-counter installation. Includes faucet holes so that the faucet can mount on the sink edge rather than on the countertop.
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 Self Rimming for Deckmount Faucets (221) Self-Rimming Sinks for Deckmount Faucets have a rolled or finished rim, and are designed to be installed over the counter, with the faucet mounted to the countertop rather than the sink. Does not include holes drilled for water supply lines. |
Wall Hung Bathroom Sinks (171) Once only found in commercial applications, wall-hung basins have moved into the residential mainstream. Supported only from the wall, they are excellent space-savers.
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