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Get to Know the World of Washbowls

11 June 2021, 18:29 CET

Interior designers consider a washbowl, also known as washbasin or sink, an indicator of good taste. Washbowls that go beyond the functional component should be integrated into the overall room concept of the bathroom.

Various factors play a special role when buying a washbasin:

  • Type of installation
  • Shape
  • Size
  • Material
  • With or without vanity unit
  • With or without overflow

General Overview

The most popular material for washbasins is still ceramic. Mineral casting is very much on the rise; this material can be used to create particularly unusual designs. Steel enamel is considered indestructible, but it can flake off if hit with a hard object. The trendy washbowls from the Aquatica brand made of composite material AquateX have interesting properties. In addition to the upmarket look that characterizes these washbasins, –they combine two opposites a silky soft exterior and a hard, durable interior. The material is 60% organic, consisting of aluminous rock (continuously inspected) and 40% US-made, technological, and advanced resin. Check the 24 vessel sink different variants available. Manufactured with meticulous care, visually and geometrically perfect vessel sinks are silky smooth, soft, and warm to the touch. These washbowls can be easily maintained by being polished up with a Scotch BriteTM or with abrasive dishwashing detergent. They do not need to be fastened to the wall with hanger bolts. Should one need a bigger size sink, consider following the link https://www.aquaticausa.com/category/30-inch-vessel-sink.

Other popular materials, especially in private living spaces, are glass, marble, and granite. Glass washbasins are very much on the rise. The old yet highly innovative material is characterized not only by its noble elegance but also by its enormous robustness and pleasant, easy-to-clean surface. Regular treatment plays an important role for high-quality designer washbasins made of natural raw stones such as marble or granite. Special care is particularly necessary here to maintain the upscale look at all times.

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