Six styles of wash basins

Six styles of wash basins

By structure, wash basins can be divided into the following six categories, which affect how the wash basin is installed on the bathroom cabinet:

1. Countertop Basin

Advantages: changeable styles, simple installation, convenient replacement of basins and water pipes

Disadvantage: Daily cleaning and wiping are more troublesome

The "on-counter basin" that directly places the basin on the toilet counter is a style that has only appeared in the past ten years, but it has become one of the most common designs. The reason is that it is beautiful, but it is a little troublesome when cleaning and wiping. .

When using the countertop basin, it should be noted that the toilet cabinet should be made a little shorter, and the faucet should be made of a tall style, so it is convenient to use.

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Shengyumen Bathroom Countertop Basin Case (Master Chen)

2. Undercounter Basin

Advantages: easy to clean the countertop and wipe with water, simple design

Disadvantages: complicated installation, the glass glue edge is hidden under the countertop stone and easy to turn black

"Under the counter basin" is to install the wash basin at the bottom of the countertop stone, so that the entire countertop will be flat. Because this design is convenient for cleaning countertops, it is also commonly used in the kitchen. If you are someone who will get water everywhere when you wash your hands, you may wish to consider it.

Although it is relatively clean, the under-counter basin also has cleaning black spots: the seam between it and the toilet cabinet is hidden under the countertop, and it is easy to be overlooked when cleaning!

3. Countertop Basin

Advantages: simple installation, relatively easy to clean

Disadvantage: The protruding edge is more prone to water accumulation

The name "countertop basin" is similar to the countertop basin, but its shape is actually closer to the undercounter basin. The main body of the countertop basin and the undercounter basin are hidden under the countertop. The "Stone Basin".

4. Semi-recessed wash basin

Advantages: special style, easy installation

Disadvantage: more troublesome to clean than countertop or undercounter basins

"Semi-recessed washbasin" is a style between the countertop basin and the countertop basin. It has half sitting on the countertop and half hidden under the countertop. The installation method of the semi-recessed wash basin is similar to that of the countertop basin, so some sanitary ware stores will classify it as a countertop basin.

5. Semi-hanging washbasin / Semi-cabinet washbasin

Advantage: saves space

Disadvantage: complicated installation

"Semi-hanging basin" (also known as "half-cabinet type") refers to a basin style that hangs outside the toilet cabinet. The advantage is that it can save space. consider.

Most semi-hung basin styles are designed to allow the faucet to be installed directly on the basin to maximize space. This small platform is also convenient for placing face-washing and teeth-brushing items.

6. Integrated wash basin

Advantages: save the cost of countertop stones, save space, simple installation, no cleaning dead spots

Disadvantages: The size of the toilet cabinet will be limited by the basin, and there is little storage space on the countertop

The "one-piece basin" covers the top of the entire toilet cabinet, so the toilet cabinet does not need countertop stones, which helps save space and money. Some one-piece basins will be sold together with the toilet cabinet, which is the most convenient for installation.

7. Wall-mounted wash basin

Advantages: Lowest cost, most space-saving, easiest to install

Disadvantages: exposed pipes, no storage space, need to be installed on load-bearing walls

"Wall-mounted washbasin" is relatively rare in Hong Kong homes. It is the cheapest and easiest washbasin to install. It can also be beautiful with minimalist decoration. The disadvantage is that there is no storage space, and the water tends to shallow to the ground.

When installing a wall-mounted basin, it should be noted that the wall has sufficient load-bearing capacity.