Buying a bathroom sink is not as easy as it sounds. There are several things to consider when looking for the right sink. Finding the sink that is right for you and a price they can afford are things that you need to consider. We will talk about it with the help of our friend, Emily.
Emily decided after years of living in her home, there was time for her to remodel. She began with her bathroom. This was the most outdated room in the house.
She had an old-style bathtub and a small bathroom sink that stood on four metal legs and was very wobbly. Emily also needed to change her floors because the tile was peeling. The first thing she decided to do was choose her bathroom sink.
Where Can I Look for Bathroom Sinks?
There are several places that Emily could look to find her new bathroom sink.
One place to check is at a specialty store. You’ll find a large assortment of bathroom sinks at a bathroom appliance specialty store.
They may be a bit pricey, but you will always find the most high-quality, name-brand sinks. Even if you don’t find something you like on the showroom floor, you can always have something ordered. Most bathroom specialty stores will have a catalog for customers to look through should they not find something on the showroom floor.
Another place that Emily could look for bathroom sinks is in a hardware store. Usually, one of the larger chain hardware stores will carry many bathroom sinks.
Stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s will carry many sinks. You can’t find bathroom sinks at smaller hardware stores. However, the assortment will not be as large.
The reason for this is that larger stores get more customers who are doing remodeling jobs. The small hardware stores don’t get as many customers, and their inventory does not move as fast.
Another place to look for bathroom sinks is on the Internet. Because you can search so many sites quickly, and because of home delivery, purchasing a bathroom sink online is the most convenient method. The selection that can be found on the Internet is larger than you’ll find anywhere. This is because you can search several different stores all at once. Each different site will have several bathrooms and sinks to choose from. If you search 10 sites, and each one has ten bathroom sinks, you can look at 100 bathroom sinks in 15 minutes.
Wherever you choose to purchase your bathroom sink, be sure it is the one you want.
What Are The Bathroom Sink Options?
When Emily was looking for her bathroom sink, there were several options for her. The first was the shape of her sink. Bathroom sinks come in many different shapes. There are oval sinks, rounded sinks, and square sinks. You can even find bathroom sinks in the shape of seashells.
After Emily had decided on the shape of her bathroom sink, it was time to decide on the color. There are several pastel colors to choose from. Most people will choose a bathroom sink the same color as their bathtub and toilet.
Once Emily had chosen the color of her bathroom sink, it was time for her to choose the faucets. This style of faucet range from simple and traditional to fancy and classical. You can also choose the color of your faucets. Emily had the option of going with either silver faucet.
Another option that Emily had to choose from the bathroom sink was vanities. The vanity goes underneath the sink. This will give her the space to store towels and personal products. There is a very large selection of vanities.
You can choose from different materials the vanities are made out of. There are several different types of wood, plastic, and fiberglass. Most vanities have a cabinet with two doors, and most also have drawers. You can find these vanities in the same stores you would find your bathroom sinks.
Installing The Bathroom Sinks
Once Emily had purchased her sink, faucets, and vanity, she was ready to have them installed. There are a few ways that you can have your bathroom sink installed. One way to have your bathroom sink installed is by calling a plumber.
Hiring a plumber does cost money, however, you’ll be sure that the job is done right. If you are confident that you are a good plumber, you can try the job yourself. This can be difficult to do as the bathtub, and the toilet are all in some way connected. If you have never done a job like this or at least seen one, it is not a good idea to attempt this job on your own. There are several do-it-yourself videos or do-it-yourself books available. If you are confident in your plumbing skills, you can try to use one of these resources for the installation.
Cleaning The Bathroom Sink
Cleaning your bathroom sink is very simple. You want to be sure not to use an astringent cleaner. This could scratch the sink. It is better to use a mild, soft cleanser. If your vanity is made of wood, you should use a cleanser for wood products. If it is plastic or fiberglass, an all-purpose cleaner will be fine.
Ultimately, Emily chose to hire someone to install her bathroom sink. She chose the bathroom sink that she liked the best. She had it installed by a professional in her bathroom, and looked beautiful.