1. Counter basin
Advantages: changeable styles, simple installation, easy replacement of basins and water pipes
Disadvantages: Daily cleaning and wiping are more troublesome
The above-counter basin, where the basin is placed directly on the countertop, 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 will be a little troublesome to clean and wipe.
Pay attention to using the above-counter basin, the bathroom cabinet should be made shorter, and the faucet should use a taller style to be convenient to use.
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2. Undercounter basin
Advantages: easy to clean the countertop and wipe water, simple design
Disadvantages: installation is complicated, the glass glue edge is hidden under the countertop stone and it is easy to turn black
The undermount basin is to install the washbasin from the bottom of the countertop upwards, so that the entire countertop will be flat. Because this design is convenient for cleaning the countertop, it is also commonly used in the kitchen. If you are a person who will get water everywhere when washing your hands, you may wish to consider it.
Although cleaning is relatively easy, the undercounter basin also has a cleaning blind spot: the joint between it and the toilet cabinet is hidden under the countertop, and it is easy to be ignored during cleaning!
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3. Countertop basin
Advantages: simple installation, relatively convenient cleaning
Disadvantages: The protruding edge is more prone to water accumulation
The countertop basin is similar to the above counter basin, but its shape is actually closer to the under counter basin. The main body of the countertop basin and the undercounter basin are hidden under the countertop, while the countertop basin will have a thin protruding edge appearing on the countertop.
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4. Semi-recessed washbasin
Advantages: special style, easy installation
Disadvantages: Cleaning is more troublesome than counter basin or under counter basin
“Semi-recessed washbasin” is a style between the above-counter basin and the countertop basin. Half of it is on the countertop and half is hidden under the countertop. The installation method of the semi-recessed wash basin is similar to that of the counter basin, so some bathroom shops will classify it as a counter basin.
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5. Half-hung wash basin/half cabinet wash basin
Pros: save space
Cons: Complicated installation
“Semi-hanging basin” (also known as “half-cabinet”) refers to a basin style that hangs outside the toilet cabinet on the outside. consider.
Most of the semi-hanging basin styles are designed to allow the faucet to be installed directly on the basin to make the most of the space. This small platform is also convenient for placing items for washing your face and brushing your teeth.
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6. Cabinet basin
Advantages: save the cost of countertop stone, save space, easy to install, no dead corners for cleaning
Disadvantages: The size of the toilet cabinet will be limited by the basin, and there is less storage space on the countertop
The “integrated washbasin” covers the top of the entire toilet cabinet, so the toilet cabinet does not need countertop stones, which helps save space and money. Some integrated washbasins are sold together with the toilet cabinet, which is the most convenient to install.
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7. Wall-hung washbasin
Advantages: lowest cost, most space saving, easiest installation
Cons: Exposed pipes, no storage space, needs to be mounted on a load-bearing wall
“Wall-mounted washbasin” is relatively rare in homes. It is the cheapest and easiest-to-install washbasin. It can also look beautiful with minimalist decoration. Its disadvantage is that there is no storage space, and the water is easy to fall to the ground.
When installing a wall-mounted basin, it is necessary to pay attention to the sufficient load-bearing capacity of the wall.
Post time: Jun-26-2023