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Ally stone now has opened up a whole new world of sink, bathtub, faucet and other accessory choices for your bathroom. It is proven that the vanity area is the focal point of the bathroom. In the past, you could almost be certain that upon entering any bathroom you would be greeted by a plain white porcelain or cast-iron sink. Those days are long gone. Today, you have choice, not only of materials but also of color, texture and shape. The bathroom sink has become just as much of a piece of art. Sinks come in many shapes, sizes, colors and materials. The most popular materials are glass, stone, copper, ceramic and most recently, wood. Each of these materials has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Glass is by far the most popular sink material. Glass sinks are available in thousands of different color combinations and many even feature printed images between the layers of glass. Glass sinks are easy to clean and maintain which is a big advantage; however glass sinks are also fairly easy to break,. Improper installation, over tightening of the drain, quick temperature changes or just a straight out impact could cause a glass sink to crack or shatter. It is important to note that if you do select a glass sink, make sure it is made of tempered glass because non tempered glass could definitely do some damage to you or your countertop if it ever shattered. And most people think that glass is not a warm or natural looking material. Maybe just because of the disadvantage of glass, more and more people trend to choose Stone sinks as the main role of the bathroom. |
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Stone is likely to catch up the glass to become the most popular sink material. There’re many type of stone including granite, marble, travertine, onyx, sandstone, limestone and many others with granite, marble and travertine being the most popular. Stone sinks are truly unique because each sink is hand carved from a single piece of natural stone, therefore there will never be two identical stone sinks. Natural materials such as stone emanate warmth and relaxation, it’ll make it to be a enjoyment to enter the bathroom.. Stone sinks come in a variety of shapes such as round-bowl, oval, square, trigonal, chess-shape, boat-shape, hexangular, wimble-shape etc. with the most popular and most practical being the stone bowl. Many stone sinks are also available with a natural unfinished outer surface that resembles the natural chiseled surface of a stone cliff. Stone sinks provide a natural beauty to your bathroom, and will immediately catch the attention of anyone who enters. There are of course disadvantages to stone sinks, mainly that stone is a porous material which means it can absorb and hold water. Stone sinks have to be regularly cleaned to keep their finish looking beautiful. Granite and marble have to be sealed with a stone sealer solution at least once a year. |
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Copper is yet another popular choice f sink material. Most copper sinks are “hand hammered” which means they are fabricated by an old world tradition which invoices an artisan hammering a single sheet of copper into a desired shape. Copper sinks are usually created by small fabrication workshops. The wonderfully unique feature of copper sinks is that they have a “living weathered finish”. Copper is a material that is constantly reacting to its environment. Factors such as moisture, temperature and water solids content all play a role in what a copper sink will eventually end up looking like. This phenomenon is typically known as the patina. Some will appreciate the natural evolving patina of copper while others want to keep their copper sink looking bright and glossy, like it was when they originally purchased it You can slow or prevent the change of coppers evolving patina finish by using a copper wax solution or sealant. In addition, copper sinks require regular cleaning with a gentle soap and water solution and it is recommended that they are dried after every use. |
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Another common material used in sink design is ceramic or porcelain. These materials are very much an extension of a plain white in-counter bathroom sink, providing little or no natural uniqueness. The clear advantage of a ceramic or porcelain sink is that they are extremely easy to clean and are quite durable, but once again they are very plain if not boring looking. |
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Wood is the last material to be discussed and is perhaps the most natural looking of all sink construction materials. Wood is a fairly recent trend in the bathroom fixture design industry and it truly is striking. Wood sinks, like stone, are naturally porous and recommended to be dried thoroughly after each use but also need to be polished with a hard-wax wood oil a few times a year to keep its natural brilliance. If you are willing to put forth the effort into caring for a wood sink, its natural warmth and relaxing beauty will surely be an equal tradeoff. |
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Relative datas of the sinks: Standard dimension of the bowl: 16.93”DX5.31”H (43X13.5CM), 16.54”DX5.51”H (42X14CM) Dimension of the Drain Hole is 1 3/4” (4.5CM) Package: Styrofoam Box + Carton Box + Wooden Crate or Carton Box + Wooden Crate |
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