Shopping Guidelines for Bathroom Glass Vessel Sinks
Love the look of a glass sink, but have no clue how to buy one? Well, what follows are some great tips from our experts at modernbathroomcabinet.com on how to buy the perfect vessel sink for your home.
1. Know your sinks
How durable are these sinks? Not unbreakable, but sturdy because they are "tempered". Tempered glass is regular glass that has been heated to a very high temperature, and then quickly cooled. This procedure strengthens the glass, making it 5-7 times stronger than regular glass.
Sink glass is also fairly thick, with typical thicknesses ranging from ½ inch to ¾ inch.
Like the look of these "above the counter" glass sinks, but don’t want glass? Consider a porcelain vessel sink. You’ll get the look without the worry.
2. Know your space
The most popular glass sinks are 15-20 inches in diameter... about the width of your computer keyboard... and about 5-8 inches deep... about the length from the base of your wrist to ring or middle finger.
Make sure that you have the appropriate amount of space to accommodate the sink and accessories, plus maintain ample space away from the edge of the counter and the wall.
Don’t have much space? Then try a pedestal sink. Pedestal sinks are sinks that are pre-mounted on a space saving pedestal. Don’t want to sacrifice floor space? Try a wall mounted glass sink countertop. Both options will give you an ultra modern sink while conserving space.
3. Know your traffic
Since children have the uncanny ability to break things. Vessel sinks are mostly tempered products, so if one happens to great you can easily replace it. Children over age 10 tend to be more conscientious of their surroundings, and your glass sink stands a greater chance of surviving.
A guest bathroom or powder room is well-suited for these sinks.
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