If you are looking for an inexpensive sink to install in your bathroom, you probably don’t want to look at vessel sinks. It is not impossible to find cheap vessel sinks online specially when you compare them to high end models, but the fact is that generally speaking vessel sinks will be more costly than standard drop in sinks. Prices are coming down as the popularity of vessel sinks is increasing and manufacturers are catering to a wider market, but there is still a fairly wide difference in prices for a few different reasons.

You can see Vessel Sinks Under $100 by following this link

First, they currently are the hottest item to buy for new bathrooms or for remodeling, so naturally the price is still inflated. Then there is the fact that vessel sinks sit on top of a bathroom vanity or on a bathroom console, the outside of the sink is showing. This means  that the sink has a more finished underside than do standard sinks, this increase the manufacturing costs. Whereas standard sinks are mostly porcelain, vessel sinks are made of more elegant materials like marble, terra cotta, wood, ceramic, many glass vessel sinks and hand made ceramic ones are made by skilled artisans which adds to the price tag.

As I said earlier cheap vessel sinks can be found if you are determined to have one in your bathroom and you are operating on a tight budget. As long as you remember that you will still spend a little more than for a standard white sink. Avoid marble or natural stones as these are mostly high end sinks, look for a tempered glass vessel sink or one made of metal. If you want metal you might stay away from copper sinks, they are very beautiful and will make a huge difference in any bathroom but they are not cheap vessel sinks, and if you opt for this type you should expect to pay more. Porcelain and some ceramic bowls might also be found at affordable prices.

Another consideration if price is an issue is that you should expect to pay a little more for the faucet as well. Vessel sink faucets are taller than normal to accommodate the raised sink. Some may have to come out of the wall instead of the vanity and that might also raise your installation costs.

Vessel sinks are already dramatic. These sit on top of the counter and can look like a bowl, a vase or another type of vessel. While some designers believe that this is a fad that will pass, many people have fallen in love with the unique look. It brings to mind the pitchers and bowls that people used before indoor plumbing was common. But with a careful choice of styles and colors, these sinks look anything but dated. Square vessel sinks add even more surprise as they combine the surprise of the sink on top of the counter with a unique shape that most people don't think of when they think of sinks.

If you'd like to try a square vessel sink, you're in for a treat especially if you plan to install it yourself. While a square recessed sink could prove to be a nightmare if you ever wanted to change back to a round or oval, a square vessel sink requires no more consideration to install than any other sink. Because only a small hole for the drain is required, they're interchangeable with just about every other type. This of course isn't true of drop in sinks because each could have a slightly different shape and require a different hole.

Probably the biggest consideration before you put a square vessel sink into your bathroom is how well you're going to like it in the long term. Because it will have edges and corners, it's probably more prone to chipping and possibly being cracked on impact than one that has a round curve. The corners will be particularly vulnerable to this. You'll also need to be sure that the faucet reaches a little bit farther past the back edge of the sink because there's no curve to allow for leeway and you want to avoid water splashing out. Although I must say that many of the square vessel sinks are more shallow than most traditional shapes and might be prone to a little more splashing. This is not the type of sink that I would recommend for use in a child's bathroom.

Like any other sinks you will be able to find the materials you like from glass to porcelain and even travertine sinks. As far as prices are concerned they are comparable in price with other shapes. Quality and materials will mostly determine the price. You can find a few models in local stores but the widest possible choice is really on line and most suppliers will ship it free to your door.

Following is a selection of my favorite.

I really like this wood vessel sink. The material makes it unusual. It is not teak, but is sealed for protection. A little shallow it could splatter a little more than a deeper bowl. Economy Tribeca Square Wood Vessel Sink - Not Teak List Price: $749.00 Sale Price: $279.00

If you are looking for something distinctive this granite sink is just the right thing. Polished granite to a high gloss on the inside and a rough grey on the outside. Natural Gray Granite Exterior / Polished Interior (16 1/2" x 16 1/2" x 6") Tapered Square Vessel Sink

Glass can be found in many different colors to fit any decor. Made of tempered glass this very affordable sink is simply elegant. B00483AMQM is not a valid value for ItemId. Please change this value and retry your request.

Contemporary copper vessel sinks are becoming more popular than they used to be. I think that one reason for their lagging behind glass vessel sinks in popularity is based on a misconception. People tend to think that copper is harder to keep in good looking condition. But that is not the case. A good copper vessel sink will remain beautiful for many many years. It will acquire a very attractive patina and look great. Something people might not know about copper is that it has natural antibacterial properties that kill bacteria in a few hours, giving your family an added protection against the spread of germs like E. coli.

Water spots will show on copper, just as they do on glass, but you simply wipe it with a sponge or cloth to take care of that. Remember that disinfectant cleaning products are not necessary. You should, however, avoid any abrasive product that could damage the surface of your sink.

If you are still debating which vessel sink material is best for you, are leaning towards copper, but are still hesitating because of the cleaning concerns, then I would recommend that you coat your sink with a high quality bees wax and forget about it. It's as simple as that.

copper sink from Native Trails

Gold and copper are the only two metals that have a natural color. Patina will occur but corrosion will not as copper is corrosion proof. Copper sink are available in different colors, but as they age the color will change due to patina, but your sink will only become more beautiful and will give your home an oriental atmosphere.

Many copper vessel sinks are made in places like Morocco, Bali, In the United States, many also come from Mexico.

Prices on copper vessel sinks will range from below 200 dollars to several hundreds.They are comparable to the prices you would pay for a glass vessel sink, when all quality and craftsmanship comparisons are equivalent. In other words do not compare a high end copper vessel sink with a low end glass or resin sink. What you want to look for when buying copper is the gauge of the sheet, which should be around 14, 16 or 18. The lower the number the better the quality.

In an other post I have written about other materials for vessel sinks, like natural stone and glass. Copper like stone and is a natural material. Most copper vessel sinks that you will buy are high quality hand crafted artisanal pieces. They will be hammered and tempered and usually finished with a protective material, or the patina will be fired into the finish, making them very easy to care for and an object of beauty for a long time.

The images in this post are just to give you an idea of what is available online in copper vessel sinks and the best way to find what you are looking for is to visit a few sites and see what they have to offer.

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.