Bathroom basin buying guide: 6 tips to help you choose the one you like

After talking about the installation of kitchen and bathroom ceilings, this issue will talk about the selection of home decoration materials. In this issue, I want to tell you about the purchase of a washbasin. A washbasin is a sanitary ware used for washing your face and hands. Wash basins include stainless steel, ceramics, glass, artificial basins and plastic basins according to their different materials. The selection of basins seems simple, but in fact it is also a science. So what are the tips for purchasing wash basins? Let’s talk about it below!

6 tips for buying bathroom basins to help you choose the one you like

1. What material is good for the basin

1. Tempered glass washbasin

Tempered glass washbasin is a common material for our basins. It is characterized by strong stain resistance and easy cleaning. The tempered glass basins are diverse and full of personality, making it easy for customers with different needs to choose. Thick and safe, scratch-resistant and durable, it has a good reflective effect, making the bathroom look more crystal clear, and is suitable for wooden countertops.

2. Stainless steel washbasin

Stainless steel washbasins are relatively rarely used at home and are generally used in public places such as shopping malls and hotels. It is stylish, easy to clean, has high strength and has strong stain resistance. However, due to its single shape, it is not easy to match with bathroom furniture. Polished stainless steel is a perfect match for modern electroplated faucets, but the mirror surface is easily scratched, so users who use it a lot may wish to purchase brushed stainless steel.

3. Artificial stone washbasin

Artificial stone washbasin powder is added with color and resin to create a material as smooth as natural marble, but harder and anti-fouling, and has More styles to choose from. It has strong impact resistance, is not easy to be polluted, and is not easy to be damaged. It can be matched with different styles of bathroom furniture and is widely used. It is not resistant to high temperatures, is easily stained with oil, is not easy to clean, and has a single shape.

4. Ceramic washbasins

Judging from the market atmosphere, ceramic washbasins are still the mainstream of the market, accounting for more than 90% of the market, with a wide range of varieties, economical benefits, and full of personality. Features still favor many consumers.

When choosing a ceramic basin, you mainly look at the glaze and water absorption. The quality of the glaze is related to stain resistance. The "honeycombs" of high-quality glaze are extremely small, smooth and dense, and not easy to get dirty. Generally, you don't need to use strong decontamination products frequently, just wipe it with clean water and a rag. When selecting a ceramic basin, you can observe the reflection on the surface of the product from the side under strong light; you can also gently touch the surface with your hands to feel the smoothness.

5. Glass washbasin

Glass has soft lines, unique texture and refraction effects. It is more charming and beautiful than the above two washbasins in terms of color and style. However, glass washbasins are fragile and not resistant to high temperatures. The wall thicknesses of glass washbasins on the market include 19mm, 15mm and 12mm. Even products with a wall thickness of 19mm can only withstand a relatively high temperature of 80°C, so Be very careful when using it, and don't pour boiling water into it for convenience, otherwise it will burst.

2. The size and height of the basin

1. The height of the bathroom basin

Although the issue of basin height is not very noticeable, it is an issue that cannot be ignored. The problem is that if the basin is installed too high, it will be inconvenient to use. If it is too low, it will easily cause backache and water splashing. Especially when it comes to wall-mounted basins, users must pay attention to the height of the basin. Under normal circumstances, the owner has no special requirements for the height of the basin, so during installation, the height of the pool or countertop from the ground should be kept at 80-85 cm.

Some users, because of their height, the conventional basin height is not suitable for them, so they need to make appropriate adjustments to the basin height. In this case, what is the height of the bathroom basin? Just pay attention to one principle : It is more appropriate to keep the height of the bathroom basin at about half the height of the user. This height is also very comfortable for users to use.

2. Commonly used sizes of bathroom basins

Bathroom basins vary in size, and it is almost difficult to find two different models of basins with the same size. It is precisely because of this situation that Many users don't pay attention to the size of the basin at all when purchasing a basin. As long as it can be used with the bathroom cabinet and the size is not much different, it is fine. Although it is OK, it will not achieve the decorative effect after all, and there will be some uncoordinated factors. Impress the decorative effect in the entire bathroom.

At present, the commonly used basin sizes are: 585×390mm, 600×460mm, 700×460mm, 750×460mm, 800×460mm, 900×460mm, 1000×460mm, 600×405×155mm, 410×310×140mm and other sizes. In addition, there are many commonly used basin sizes. Because basins are private bathroom sanitary ware products, in order to try to meet the needs of every user, manufacturers have to withdraw many basins of different sizes. Finally, the current situation emerged.

3. What type of basin is good? The advantages and disadvantages of the four types are pk

Undercounter basin

Undercounter basin is to embed the basin body under the countertop. , when customizing cabinets, you need to confirm the design drawings, the location of the countertops, and the specific dimensions with the merchant, so that the merchant can pre-drill the holes when making the cabinets. If this step is not done, the holes will have to be sanded and drilled on site, which is very troublesome and the effect will not be good.

Advantages:

Will not damage the flatness of the countertop when used

Easy to clean

Good visual effect

Disadvantages:

Troublesome installation

Troublesome replacement

Countertop basin

The edge of the countertop basin will be higher than the countertop, and now Many countertop basins have a strong sense of design, and even have many artistic shapes. When installing, you only need to make a hole on the countertop, place the basin body accordingly, and then apply glue on the joint to complete the adhesion work.

Advantages:

Easy to install

Easy to replace

Good appearance

Disadvantages:

Difficult to clean

Water easily splashes onto the countertop

Pedestal basin

There is a pillar under the basin, which is in an upright position on the ground. It is usually placed in the bathroom and is generally made of ceramic and glass. In addition to supporting the building, the pillar also shields the sewer pipes. Pedestal basins are sold as complete products and can be purchased directly in the building materials market.

Advantages:

Does not take up space

Easy to install

Disadvantages:

Small size, difficult to use when using It may not be able to be used

Water is easy to splash on the ground, so you need to take care of it frequently

The texture is slightly worse

Integrated basin

Integrated basin The shape of the basin is somewhat similar to that of an undercounter basin, except that the basin surface and the cabinet below are connected together and cannot be separated. So it is quite different from an undercounter basin. Most of these are also sold as finished products, which can be installed directly after you buy them home. Nowadays, most of them on the market are sold together with mirror cabinets (yes, they are often called bathroom cabinets).

Advantages:

Easy to install

Has certain storage function

Easy to clean

Disadvantages: < /p>

If it is damaged, it needs to be replaced as a whole

Because it is an integral type, there are relatively few choices

There are currently four types of wash basins on the market ~ About Let’s stop talking about their respective introductions. Next, I will tell you some precautions.

3. Which brand of basin is good?

1. Recommended top ten brands of ceramic basin

2. Which brand of stainless steel basin is good

4. Tips for purchasing a basin

Measuring the size of the installation space: When purchasing a basin, you must first consider the size of the installation space. If the width of the installation space is less than 70cm, it is recommended to choose a pedestal basin or a hanging basin. And if the width is greater than 70cm, then there are more basin styles to choose from.

Familiar with the installation environment: When purchasing a basin, you should also consider the location of the water supply and drainage in your home, and then match the basin according to the surrounding space environment. In addition, it is also necessary to know whether the installation of the basin will affect the opening and closing of the door, whether it can be connected to a suitable sewage outlet, whether there is a water pipe at the installation location, etc.

Choose a matching faucet: When choosing a basin, you should also consider the match between the basin and the faucet. The faucet openings of some imported basins do not match domestic faucets. Most domestic basins have 4-inch faucet hole models, which are matched with medium-hole double-handle or single-handle faucets with hot and cold water handles 4 inches apart. If you prefer the unique 8-inch double-handle faucet, you can also specially customize the 8-inch faucet hole basin. Some basins do not have a faucet hole, and the faucet is installed directly on the countertop or wall.

Ceramic material is the basin material chosen by many people, and there are many ceramic basin products on the market. So how should you choose a ceramic basin? Mainly focus on the quality of its glaze. When purchasing a ceramic basin, focus on inspecting its glaze finish, brightness, and ceramic water absorption; you can use methods such as looking, touching, and knocking for quality identification.

Glass has extremely high hardness, making it scratch-resistant and resistant to scratches. Moreover, glass has excellent tintability and inherent reflective ability, which can make the bathroom look more crystal clear. Therefore, it is also welcomed by many people. So how should you choose a glass basin? When choosing a glass basin, first look at the thickness of the basin. The thickness of glass basins is 19mm, 15mm and 12mm. If economic conditions permit, choose a product with a wall thickness of 19mm, because it can withstand relatively high temperatures of 80°C and has better impact resistance and breakage resistance. In addition, when choosing a glass basin, you should pay attention to whether its shape is regular, whether the basin thickness is consistent, whether the color is uniform, and the surface is full, smooth and free of bubbles.

5. Precautions when purchasing a basin

Ⅰ), ①The length of the basin must be greater than 75 cm, and the width must be greater than 50 cm. Both from safety and visual considerations, the effect better.

② The semi-recessed basin does not occupy much sanitary space, but the straight-line distance between the outer edge of the countertop of the installed basin and the space occupied by the opposite side shall not be less than 70 cm.

③ Undercounter basins are cheap and easy to clean, but they are inconvenient to install and maintain. A support frame must be installed at the bottom and fixed to the wall, and disassembly and assembly are complicated.

④The wall where the hanging basin is installed must be a load-bearing wall, otherwise the wall thickness must be more than 10 cm.

II), 1. When selecting a ceramic basin, you should observe the reflection of the surface under strong light, so that all small blisters and defects will be clearly visible.

2. The feel should be smooth and delicate.

3. In terms of price, basins priced below 500 yuan are mid- to low-end products. This kind of basin is economical and affordable, but the color and shape do not change much. Most of them are made of white ceramics, mainly oval and semicircular. Ceramic basins priced between RMB 1,000 and RMB 5,000 are products. Products at this price range are made with fine workmanship, and some come with matching towel racks, toothbrushes and soap dishes. Their humanized designs are in place.

4. According to the installation requirements of the main products, some basins need to be fixed against the wall. Expansion bolts are used in the wall to fix the basin. If there are many pipelines in the wall, it is not suitable for use. This type of basin

5. In addition, you should also check whether the main accessories such as the basin water return bend, the water pipe on the basin faucet and the angle valve are safe.

6. Selection of washbasin styles

This article will mainly tell you about the purchase of basins, such as basin material, size and height, type, style, brand, purchasing skills and precautions, etc. Six aspects of content, I hope these can help you choose a bathroom basin that suits you.