6 Types of Popular Sink Materials in Today’s Market

What will your new accessory be made of? The fashion models on the market are made of porcelain or vitrified porcelain. Other options include composite materials and metals such as stainless steel and copper. For a dream guest bathroom or makeover, you can buy sinks that look like glass works of art or stone sculptures.

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Stone – Natural stone such as marble has been used for vanity countertops for years. Recently, business companies have also started making sinks from these materials. Granite is often carved into a sink to create a custom look for a luxury bathroom. Since they are often made to order, they can be quite expensive, but their hard-wearing natural surface will hold up well for years and years.

Vitrified Porcelain: A vitreous china sink is made of ceramic/porcelain that has been “vitrified” to create a glass-like surface that absorbs less water than most other ceramics. These are inexpensive, easy to maintain, and come in the widest variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

Metal – When most homeowners think of metal sinks, they think of stainless steel. Although commonly used for kitchen sinks, stainless steel is not popular for bathrooms as it creates an “institutional” feel. Other metals, such as hammered copper, are becoming more widely available – they look good and hold up well. Their drawback is that they require frequent polishing to maintain appearances.

Composite: Composite sinks offer a huge advantage over other materials…as long as they are installed in a countertop of similar material. The favorable difference is that the composites can be glued to the underside of the countertop with special adhesives that create a virtually seamless seam. Therefore, there is no place for the water to seep. Plus, you also get the visual appeal of flowing lines and the ease of cleaning of a rimless sink. To obtain all these advantages without the need for gluing, composite sinks and washbasin tops made from a single piece of material are now available.

Glass – Although glass sinks are primarily the domain of high-end bathroom designers, the average homeowner can purchase one through a bathroom dealer or designer. They’re beautiful to look at, but if they’re not dried after each use, water spots can diminish their charm.

Cast Iron – Cast iron sinks are not widely used anymore in new construction and remodels; they are replaced by more attractive solid-surface and composite sinks. That’s too bad, because cast iron is quiet, solid, and still. The combination of the heavy duty coating along with the heavy cast iron makes for a formidable unit. The downside is that the porcelain surface, while hard, can easily chip.