| Anyone looking to add a very modern classy element | | | | styles. These sinks can be made in different shapes |
| to their bathroom should consider vessel sinks. A | | | | and sizes. These types of sinks are mainly for use in |
| vessel sink can be made different materials and can | | | | the bathroom. You can purchase a sink made from a |
| come in different sizes and styles. The main | | | | number of different materials. Stone sinks are |
| characteristic of this type of sink is that it is made to sit | | | | considered to be some of the most durable. The stone |
| above or partially within the vanity. This type of sink | | | | material is less reactive to certain materials and can be |
| differs from conventional sinks in that the faucet is | | | | found natural or with protective glosses for shine. A |
| separate from the sink itself. This sink merely acts as | | | | vessel stone sink is not only very strong it is also very |
| the container or "vessel" that holds the water. Sinks | | | | expensive. Metal sinks are also available and can be |
| that are of a vessel style are very unique and come in | | | | made from copper, aluminum or any other metal. |
| different types to suit your personal style. | | | | These types of sinks are very strong and durable but |
| There are two main installation types for sinks of this | | | | many have special maintenance requirements to |
| type. The first installation method is the above counter | | | | ensure their longevity. These sinks are also more |
| installation. This is one of the most popular installation | | | | costly but less so than their stone counterparts. Glass |
| types as it allows the unique style of the sink to be | | | | sinks are also available and more affordable than |
| displayed. The sink itself is installed on top of the | | | | other materials. This type of material can be found |
| counter as opposed to within the counter. A drainage | | | | regular or etched, colored or frosted. They are very |
| hole is cut into the counter so that piping for the water | | | | versatile but can be very fragile. Finally, there are sinks |
| can be inserted. This installation method is the most | | | | that are made from the traditional porcelain material. |
| familiar and is usually the least time consuming | | | | Porcelain is the cheapest of materials and is durable. |
| because minimal cutting and fitting is required with this | | | | The variations in the types of sinks available for vessel |
| installation method. The second installation type is the | | | | sinks are abundant. You can choose the installation |
| partially recessed installation. With this installation the | | | | type that suits the look of your bathroom. You also |
| sink sits partially within the counter. This installation is | | | | have many different choices in the size, shape and the |
| more time consuming as a drainage hole and a hole a | | | | material used for your sink. The ability to create a sink |
| little smaller than the sink itself has to be cut prior to | | | | that suits the décor of your bathroom is highly |
| installation of the sink. | | | | sought after. The versatility of these sinks offers an |
| Beyond installation type are the different vessel sink | | | | opportunity to combine functionality with style. |