Have you been daydreaming about remodeling your bathroom with a glass sink? People have been skeptical about buying glass sinks; in today’s market, the manufacturers now provide very reliable products in a variety of styles and colors to fit any motif. Glass bathroom sinks are not that expensive with competition from so many manufactures; it is easy to transform you bathroom into an elegant work of art.
Types
When you leap into the world of glass sinks you will be overjoyed with color selections of ambers, blacks, browns, blues, reds, clear and more depending upon the manufacturer’s offerings.
Want to go for something a little more adventurous; try multi color tones in frosted or broken style patterns. Just imagine a new sink in your choice of round, square or even rectangular shapes.
These types of sinks also offer mounting options that you never had with the old traditional bathroom sinks. You can purchase above counter sinks (self rimming) or under-mount sinks, as you desire.
Manufacturers
There are a number of manufacturers for these luxurious sinks indicating there is a strong demand from consumers for quality sinks at affordable prices. You might want to consider a new glass vessel sink when you are thinking about remodeling the bathroom. You already have the room torn up and disorganized so it is a good time to replace the old sink.
The best place to shop and learn about styles, colors and prices is on the Internet. Check out manufacturers such as Kraus, Vigo Industries and Oceana to get some good ideas of what is affordable.
If you do not see what you envision there are plenty of companies that will be glad to take a custom order in exactly the color and style that fits your needs.
Durability
As with any product you purchase you need to buy the proper type; look for sinks made of tempered glass that will not chip or crack. Do not buy sinks that are a mixture of materials other than tempered glass. Look for sinks that are made with thick glass and have a balance in size to match the glass.
During the manufacturing process the patterns and colors are infused into the vessel with a thick layer of clear glass added over these to provide assurance that the color is safely applied. Glass vessels are made with a special tempering process heating the glass to extreme temperatures where by the molecules of the glass are bound tightly into a solid structure, which is immensely stronger than regular glass that you are familiar with.
Glass vessels for bathroom use are designed for personal care in the bathroom and if treated properly should provide a beautiful functional sink enhancing the looks of your home.
Care
As beautiful as these sinks appear you will be excited to learn that they require less clean up than regular sinks. The glass that they are constructed of blocks many of hard water stains from minerals and other types of stains. Therefore, the cleanup is much easier in the long run.
Manufacturers will recommend the best way to maintain your sink efficiently is to just wipe it down with a soft dry cloth after every use. This eliminates any water spots and additional maintenance later.
Avoid using sponges with harsh materials or abrasive detergents or chlorine on the glass surface. If spot treatment is required, use a mild soap mixed with lukewarm water and sponge the area.
Check out some of these fabulous glass bathroom sinks at your neighborhood home improvement store or look at some of the wonderful designs and colors online.
