How to Shop for Vessel Sinks

Vessel sinks are freestanding bathroom sinks that sit directly on a counter top or vanity. They are a beautiful and elegant alternative to traditional sinks. Since vessel sinks sits on top of the counter, the counter height must be lower than traditional counters. The sink itself should be about thirty two to thirty six inches above the floor for adults to comfortably access the sink. One of the main factors when buying a vessel sink is which material it will be made of. Glass is the most common and versatile vessel sink material because of the many colors they come in and there ease of cleaning. Styles range from clear class to hand blown masterpieces. It can feature different textures compliment different themes. Stone is the next most popular vessel sink material. Stone sinks are usually cut from a single block to avoid seams and because of this they do tend to weigh more and will require more support. However their rustic styling and various textures and colors make them a diverse option to compliment any bathroom. Stainless steel vessel sinks are not as common as stone or glass, but they offer the durability of stainless steel and a clean modern aesthetic that will match the modern bathroom. The styling of the stainless steel may limit their capacity to match different bathrooms. Vessels sinks are also available in a variety of metals such as copper, brass bronze and nickel. These metals can complement different wood finishes and other details in your bathroom. Vessel sinks typically require different faucets than traditional sinks. Not all vessel sinks come with faucets. So make you have a faucet that will work when choosing your vessel sink. When you have a faucet that works make sure the water flows into the bottom of the sink. It the water hits the side it can cause water to splash. With their eye catching design and diverse styles vessel sinks can be the focal point of your bathroom. Since ATGStores dot com carries over a thousand vessel sinks, you are sure to find the perfect one for your bathroom.