Glass Vessel Sinks | Beauty & Function

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 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 and glass in the bathroom:

Glass can dress up any modern bathroom, it harmonizes well with wood or metal and most any other building materials.

It is transparent or translucent, so that light can always pass through but not always sight. This is particularly evident in the use of glass blocks, that hide completely what is behind but allows light to shine through. A glass vessel sink will still let about 90% of the light through it, and by its raised shape it will give a more spacious look to the bathroom.

You can use glass for counters including a vessel sink, or you can buy free standing glass vessel sinks. Glass is a material that has evolved and is now capable of taking any shape we want, making it specially attractive for the fabrication of vessel sinks.

By definition a sink must be totally waterproof and seals must be used to ensure that no water can seep between the sink and the cabinet that holds it. Using a glass vessel sink, makes it one less concern for the homeowner as glass is totally waterproof and by using a vessel sink the water cannot get between the sink and the wood.

Cleaning is another advantage that cannot be discounted. We all live busy lives and we all appreciate easy clean up. Glass does not hold any kind of dirt for any length of time, and anything that spills onto your glass vessel sink, unlike it would be with a copper vessel sink, will be easily removed.

Disadvantages of glass vessel sinks and glass in the bathroom:

First we must all recognize that glass has some disadvantages in a bathroom, but many can be overcome. Glass breaks it is an undeniable fact, but so does ceramic, china and many other materials that you could choose. It is then important to choose the right kind of glass for the bathroom. You can use tempered or security glass, a glass that does not cut if it should break and that is also much stronger.

A glass vessel sink is a luxurious item and as such could be more expensive than some more traditional sinks, or less luxurious vessel sinks.

Water spots will show on glass more than on some other materials, it is therefore good practice to wipe your glass vessel sink regularly, fortunately it is a very easy thing to do. Cleaning a glass bathroom vessel sink can be done with a little vinegar, just like any other glass item in your house. Simply wipe with a sponge or use a spray bottle with a mixture of water and white vinegar. Buy the cheapest you can find as brand is not relevant for this.

If you choose a glass vessel sink, you will end up with a luminous, modern, beautiful bathroom that will be a great place to relax at the end of a hard day’s work, and you will probably be the envy of many.

The different types of glass that you can use for vessel sinks are only as varied as they are beautiful. The fused glass vessel sink shown above shows a 3D effect created by the layering of glass. This sinks retails for $1600 at Sinks Gallery. Other textured glass sinks can be found, a crystal blue sink will retails around $999

or this unique iridescent glass that sells around $400.

Smoked glass will be less expensive to buy and can also be very effective. This smoked glass vessel sink can be bought at Amazon for $150  Without going into further details the images below will give you an idea of what is available.

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