Glass vessel sinks look so contemporary, so light and so breakable that you might never consider them for your bath. You have read a few articles and learned that vessel sinks are here to stay, that they are no longer just a trend. You have searched and found out that they make a beautiful impact on your bathroom, and you may have decided that perhaps it is time to go ahead and install a vessel sink in your own bathroom. It is now only a question of choosing the right kind. This article is going to explore the advantages and disadvantages of using a glass vessel sink.
Advantages of glass vessel sinks
As far as I am concerned the best advantage is the look. Many designers are coming out with gorgeous vessel sinks and the glass ones are some of the most spectacular sinks I have ever seen. No bathroom equipped with such a beautiful sink could remain ordinary as eyes will automatically be drawn to it.
There are also practical advantages that should not be overlooked. Glass is easy to clean. Yes water spots can show if you don't wipe the sink after using it, but for the most part, there is little to do to keep a glass sink clean. If you buy a glass sink that was handmade and has a particular coating or glazing or any other added surface decorations then you should follow the manufacturer's directions for cleaning as these added decoration may not be glass.
Disadvantages of glass vessel sinks
As already noted spots if a sink is not wiped after use is one of the problems that might keep some consumers from buying a glass sink. If you have children who are notorious for not wiping things they use, and you like your sink spotless this might not be the ultimate solution for you. In fact glass is not well suited for children's bathrooms anyway.
Glass vessel sinks are heavy and sturdy, but they can still break. Dropping a heavy bottle on the edge of it, could very well result in a chip, or a break.
My recommendation is that these beautiful vessel sinks are not suitable for all situations, but if you are in a situation where one would fit, then you will be very happy with it.
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