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What To Look For In A Corner Sink

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Whether your corner sink is for the kitchen or bathroom, there are some qualities that are important to look for to make sure that you get the most from your purchase.  It might seem like a simple replacement, or new installation, but not all sinks are created equally!  This post will show you these details, some of them might seem minor but can be the difference between a sink lasting a few years, or lasting a lifetime.

The key to a quality corner sink is the materials that it’s made from.  If you’re replacing an existing sink, I’d venture a guess that it’s made from ceramic and has become dingy and stained over the years.  To get the most from your next sink, it might be a good idea to use a material other than ceramic (or at least a higher quality ceramic).  These sinks are going to cost more, but will prevent you from having to replace it any time soon.

A great ceramic alternative is just another type of ceramic that is becoming more common. Fireclay is its name, and it is much more durable and less porous than your traditional sink.  It’s also made using much more environmentally friendly practices, if that’s important to you.

Stainless steel is always a good choice for a corner sink that will last a very long time, with little maintenance, at a great price.  These won’t cost too much more than a ceramic one will, and will outlive you and your home.

Another quality to look for is the shape of the sink.  If you’ve read other posts here on ematerials.net you may already know this, but it’s important enough to state again.  Most sinks have round basins for a reason, it prevents water from splashing out and forces water towards the drain.  A new trend in corner sinks is to have them rectangle shaped with ramps that lead the water towards the drain.  This looks great, but when water hits a flat surface, it’s going to splash out.

There are a handful of solutions to this problem.  One, if rectangle and square shaped sinks are your thing, get one that’s deep, like four or five inches deep, to give the walls enough height to catch the water before it goes overboard.  The second solution is to reduce the water pressure to the faucet, turn the hot/cold knobs tighter that are located where your water comes from the wall to do this.  Or the third solution is to have a mop on hand to clean up every time someone brushed their teeth.

Shopping for corner sinks isn’t tough at all, but be sure to weigh in the things discussed above into your decision.  You want a sink that is going to last a long time, without causing any unnecessary headaches along the way!

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