Plumbing: Sinks
Sinks
Stainless steel, enameled cast iron, solid surface and china are most popular sink materials. Copper kitchen sinks or brass finish getting also some attention lately. Many of them have predrilled holes to accommodate faucet and some are without holes. In this case the faucet is mounted on the wall or on countertop deck.
In terms of installation there are two basic types of sinks: self-rimming, where rim of sink is supported by countertop deck with proper water tight sealant and under mount sink where countertop goes over sink rim. This gives “cleaner” look, but requires finished countertop edge around the sink.
Kitchen sinks.
Kitchen sinks can have one, two or three compartments. Depth may also vary, from 4” to 9”. In general deeper it goes, more expensive it gets. Typical sink will have three or four holes for kitchen faucet but sometimes that’s not enough if one decide to install other fixtures like drinking water faucet, soap dispenser and air gap for dishwasher, so choosing a sink, one should consider all accessories. One option will be selecting a faucet which require one or two holes laving enough room for rest of the fixtures. Another option maybe sink without any holes with deck mounted fixtures.
Bathroom sinks.
Very common option is a deck mounted sink, meant to be installed over bathroom vanity.
It can be self-rimming type or under mount, with round or oval shape.
One piece countertop and sink made out of solid surface material or cultured marble is another popular choice.
More traditional look can be archived installing pedestal sink. It is usually made out of porcelain glazed china where sink is attached to the wall and base or leg covers exposed plumbing. Depending of manufacture may come in various styles and sizes.
