What Material Should You Choose For Your Bathroom Sink

During a bathroom renovation project or when building the bathroom of your new home, the choice of a good sink arises. Apart from its style (fixed to the wall or in the form of a basin surmounting a foot), its weight, its shape, and its ergonomics, there is one essential element in choosing it well: its material. From classic white ceramic to composite materials, including more original models in wood, marble, or concrete, let’s review the existing materials.

Ceramics

The ceramic sink is often the default choice for our bathrooms and it’s no wonder. It is a low-cost material, resistant to impacts, easy to clean, and fits very easily into any bathroom decoration. There are simple models in the shape of a rectangular or oval basin, and sometimes more daring creations, most of the time white. In addition, some manufacturers now apply treatments to the surface of the ceramic to prevent limescale deposits.

By using the services of a plumbing company, these ceramic basins and sinks will be installed in your bathroom in no time, so that you can enjoy them as quickly as possible.

Synthetic resin

Synthetic resin (like acrylic) is a composite material that has many advantages. It is easy to work with, which allows you to obtain a wide variety of shapes capable of bringing a touch of originality to the decoration of your bathroom, and it can be available in different colors.

It is a solid material and easy to integrate into the room because it does not require the installation of joints. In addition, its ability to imitate other materials gives it major visual appeal, which appeals to many individuals. The price varies, depending on the resin used.

Stone

Natural stone is an expensive material, capable of giving a luxurious appearance to your bathroom. The different types of stone allow you to choose the color that suits you (white, beige, gray, brown, black) and the visual rendering, raw or smoother, depending on your tastes. The same goes for the shapes which can range from a classic rectangular sink to a curved sink with irregular edges if you want to break up the lines.

Two things to know about stone sinks: the material requires a water-repellent treatment to be carried out once or twice a year; Furthermore, it is one of the most expensive materials, so you need the appropriate budget.

Concrete

Concrete is a material that appeals to lovers of contemporary design, thanks to the wide possibilities it offers in terms of shapes and colors. If gray dominates in its classic version, we find varied patterns, capable of bringing a touch of originality to the bathroom.

Quite expensive, it however has the advantage of being cleaned very easily with a simple wipe of a sponge and a natural and gentle cleaning product, but it requires frequent maintenance. Indeed, concrete is quite sensitive to limescale.

Glass

Opting for a glass sink means choosing elegance, for a material that brings brightness and a touch of chic to a bathroom. We will favor tempered glass, more solid, but more expensive, to limit scratches. Although glass offers a magnificent visual result, it must be remembered that this material requires constant maintenance to remove traces of splashes, fingers, or toothpaste, which cause it to lose its splendor.

Wood

Those who want to transform their bathroom into a true haven of peace, conducive to relaxation, know that wood can work miracles. The wooden sink is particularly elegant and brings a touch of naturalness and authenticity to the bathroom. If you are the type to rely on green plants for decoration, you will obtain a breathtaking result.

Wood remains a fragile material, which requires regular maintenance. This includes a biannual water-repellent treatment to prevent water from penetrating the material and causing it to swell or rot.

Marble

Marble is easily associated with a prestigious bathroom like that found in the most beautiful hotels in the world or celebrity villas. Indeed, choosing a marble sink or basin is choosing luxury and refinement. There are different types of marble, for varied options in terms of shades and colors.

The material is very resistant but requires careful maintenance with non-abrasive cleaning products. In addition, its price remains high and you will therefore have to take this criterion into account when creating your ideal bathroom.