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Mount type
suspended
mortise in countertop
suspended
vessel on stand
mortise in countertop
Washbasin materialceramics (subtype unspecified)engineered stone
Shaperectangularrectangular
Specs
Overflow
Tap hole
Tap hole diameter35 mm
General
Country of originPolandUkraine
Dimensions (WxDxH)700х450х163 mm700х350х80 mm
Color
Added to E-Catalognovember 2016september 2015

Washbasin material

The majority of washbasins are made of ceramic and engineered stone. However, there are also rare copper, acrylic, stainless steel, enameled steel and even glass. More about each of them:

— Ceramic composite. The most common material for modern sinks. Today ceramic washbasins are made of: porcelain and faience. Porcelain has good strength, but is difficult to manufacture, due to which it is quite expensive and relatively rare. Faience is a little less durable, at the same time it is cheaper and looks no worse, thanks to which it has become widespread.

— Artificial stone. Most often, this term means injection marble - a composite material based on marble or quartz crumb with a filler of polyester resin with dyes. The main advantage of engineered stone is durability: it is almost the most resistant material used in modern shells. In addition, it looks very good and easy to clean. However, such washbasins are quite expensive.

— Glass. Glass can be referred to as a premium materials: it looks elegant, at the same time very original, which makes it well suited to various interiors, incl. and non-standard. The main drawback of glass is its fragility: it is somewhat worse to withstand damage than the above materials, a...nd requires careful handling. This is especially true for heavy objects - they should not be dropped on glass shells.

— Stainless steel. The main advantage of steel is extremely high strength: such a washbasin can fly off the anchorages, but will not break and is not likely to even warp. In addition, this material has a specific, rather stylish appearance. On the other hand, steel washbasins are not cheap, and therefore are produced rarely - mainly in consideration of special conditions of use when strength and/or vandalism are important. For example, such models are good for public toilets in stadiums or concert complexes.

— Acrylic. Most often, acrylic is a composite material that combines acrylic itself (high-quality plastic) with fiberglass. One of the important advantages of such washbasins is ease of care: the acrylic surface resists stains and streaks well, is easy to clean, and old dirt does not form on it. However such a washbasin scratches relatively easily, but at the same time, scratches can be easily removed by grinding and polishing. But among the more serious drawbacks, poor compatibility with some detergents (mainly based on petroleum products) and sensitivity to high temperatures can be noted. The latter is especially true for bathrooms with boilers, where much hotter water can come from a tap than from a regular plumbing. However, this material tolerates short-term contact with "boiling water" without consequences.



— Natural stone. Expensive and prestigious material used in premium, mainly designer, washbasins. The natural stone has a solid appearance, is pleasant to the touch, is excellent against scratches and easy to clean. In addition, the environmental friendliness of this material can also be recorded. On the other hand, natural stone is very expensive, and heavy weight makes transportation and installation difficult.

— Enamelled steel. Steel, additionally coated with a layer of enamel. The steel base is strong and reliable, and the coating looks nice and provides increased scratch resistance. In addition, it can be given almost any shade, and the design of such washbasins is not limited to gray-steel color «stainless steel». The price of enameled products can be different, depending on the brand and overall quality of manufacture. From their shortcomings we can call sensitivity to impacts - from this on the enamel may appear chipping.

— Copper. Copper washbasins are primarily a designer series of plumbing equipment. Most copper washbasins are created in an antique style, with a layer of patina created on the surface of copper, which is easy to give the plumbing an ancient look. In total, copper is valued for its excellent antibacterial properties. It is not uncommon for a copper washbasin to require a table top, as copper plumbing is very heavy.

Tap hole diameter

The diameter of the hole required for the installation of the mixer. This size makes it possible to understand the size of the mixer to be selected, the size of the additional parts to be fitted and whether the opening for an existing faucet has to be extended or narrowed.

Country of origin

There are many national stereotypes: many users find certain countries more attractive than others. However, nowadays these stereotypes are practically unfounded. Firstly, in the country of origin of the brand, often only the headquarters of the manufacturer is located, and the production may be located in another state. Secondly, the origin of a certain country is not yet a guarantee of quality: it all depends on how carefully a particular manufacturer controls its products. Therefore, to assess the quality, it is worth focusing not on “nationality”, but first of all on the reputation of a particular brand and the price category of the product. Among the countries represented are the following: Belgium, Germany, India, Spain, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, USA, Turkey, France, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan.
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