Stainless Steel Undermount Lavatory Sinks
When it comes to bathroom Lavatory sinks, the Stainless Steel undermount Sink is not usually the first to come to mind. There are the widely used Enamel over cast iron and the china type porcelain design.
These sinks are usually durable and heavy and can be made in a wide variety or colors and shapes. They are resistant to hot and cold objects but can be damaged by sharp objects or by accidentally dropping a hair dryer. Once the glass surface is breached the cast iron is exposed underneath and will corrode in the not too distant future.
And with the China sinks, they can easily chip from these same type of unavoidable accidents. Repairs are usually obvious especially with trying to match colors or holding off the rust that is inevitable. Aggressive cleaning with the wrong product will dull the surface and help to trap the dirt when losing the finished factory surface.
Beautiful Designs
One of the best alternatives for the bathroom Lavatory sink is choosing one of the many different Stainless steel designs and finishes as well as the beautiful custom inlay designs currently available. These sinks are fabricated by welding and are not easily damaged by the hot or cold objects and are highly resistant to damage from impacts.
You can get these sinks in in a top mount for laminate or tile countertops or the sleek design undermount sink. the undermounts are made to install in granite or solid surface tops and offer a clean look without the top lip accumulating dirt or other types of stuff. Stainless Steel undermount sinks are made from different gauge steel, some of the top quality sinks are 18 gauge and are made with 304 series stainless steel.
This type of stainless steel helps prevent scratches and is the highest quality that is used in a stainless steel sink. The steel consists of 18/10 chromium/nickel content. This is what makes the sinks relatively stainless. There are sink manufacturers that make sinks using the 18/8 lower quality content and these sinks are more prone to rusting or staining due to a lower nickel content.
Sound Control
Another important feature to watch for when purchasing a stainless steel lavatory sink is to make sure there is a good sound proofing sprayed on the entire underneath side of the sink. This greatly reduces any sink noise and also helps minimize condensation and helps maintain the water temperature.
Many Sizes and Finishes
The stainless lavatory sinks come in a wide range of styles and finishes too as well as some with sleek inlay designs that are quite beautiful. You can order these lav sinks in a satin polished or high shine polish and many more choice of finishes. These stainless sinks also come in different diameters, not only in a round design but rectangular and oval style as well, with so many styles to choose from unlike our choices of years ago.