Glass sink - elegant and stylish plumbing (26 photos)

The variety of washbasins is no longer surprising. However, the glass sink for the bathroom does not cease to amaze with its beauty and unusualness. The transparency of the shell or the play of color on the surface is fascinating and fascinating.

Washbasins from any materials have advantages and disadvantages. Glass washbasins also have their pros and cons.

Benefits:

• strength - the visual fragility of the bowl is quite deceptive, because manufacturers are interested in manufacturing safe plumbing. For the release of plumbing, only tempered glass is used. This means that high temperatures were used to process the material. When a heavy object falls into the bowl, the glass will simply crack, but will not break into fragments;
• resistance to chemicals. To clean the surface, it is enough to use a regular sponge and liquid detergent compositions. It is not recommended to clean the plumbing with metal brushes or with abrasive additives, otherwise scratches may appear;
• absolute safety. For many buyers, glass objects are unwittingly associated with sharp edges and cuts. However, in the case of car washes, such fears are completely meaningless. Since the edges of all products are carefully sanded in the factory;
• wide range of colors and variety of shapes. When choosing a sink, you can not limit your imagination, since the plasticity of the material allows you to realize the most unexpected and creative solutions, and the use of unusual color transitions creates a beautiful play of colors on the surface;
• universality - such a glass sink will harmoniously fit into the interiors of rooms designed in different styles;
• transparent bowls are great for decorating small areas, as they do not visually occupy space;
• light weight greatly simplifies the delivery of the product and its installation.

The disadvantages include the need for constant care for things made of transparent glass, since water stains remain noticeable (even on a black surface). If there is no time or desire to closely monitor the transparency of the sink, you can install frosted glass products.

The cost of such bowls is much higher than analogues made of metal or earthenware, however, the stylish exclusive appearance and durability of the material are definitely worth these costs.

Methods for installing a glass sink

Designs that are used in the arrangement of sinks can be divided into several types: suspended, laid on and built-in.

Hanging glass sink (with the effect of floating in the air) significantly saves space in the room. It is advisable to install these models in compact rooms. In order to maintain the visual effect of “weightlessness”, it is advisable to pay attention to masking all fasteners and drainage systems.

The laid on glass sink may be of a monolithic type or may have the form of a sink with a curbstone where all communications are hidden. Such an overhead on the countertop design looks reliable.

Built-in models are located both in the furniture countertop and in a separate bedside table where the entire pipe system is hidden.It is recommended to select such models for fairly spacious bathrooms, since such a set of furniture and sanitary ware is large.

A variety of sink technologies

These washbasins have recently come into fashion. however, the standard shapes of the products have already been determined - oval, rectangular. Square and round bowls are less common. Due to the plasticity of the material, it is quite possible to order an individual model of the washbasin. For the manufacture of plumbing, three methods of working with glass are used, which determine the color and texture of the surface of the products.

1. Melting and hardening. The technology provides for the preliminary melting of individual pieces of colored glass. Then the color layer is quenched by means of a sharp change in temperature. The product takes on its final form by heating the glass layer and rapidly cooling it. The method is used for the manufacture of opaque and transparent bowls of various colors.
2. Blown glass has a completely different manufacturing technology. Products acquire an inflated form due to the work of special equipment and devices. Then the workpiece is hardened for at least two days at high temperature. Models, as a rule, have a transparent appearance, although small blotches may sometimes be present.
3. Mosaic washbasins. To create a sink, individual multi-colored elements are laid out in any order and are glued to the bottom of a thin bowl of tempered glass. Then the product is fired. The empty space between the glass pieces is filled with a specially prepared mixture (sand + painted cement). The entire surface is carefully covered with sealant and a protective layer of special varnish.

The choice of colors depends on the artistic taste of the master and the wishes of the client. Compositions can form paintings, patterns, ornaments. Thanks to special technology, sinks are produced whose surface imitates marble; at least three shades of glass are used for this.

Glass Bowl Recommendations

To make the purchase a joy and live up to expectations, it is advisable to take into account a few tips:

• Before choosing the type of sink and installation method, you need to evaluate the communication systems in the bathroom. If major repairs are planned with the replacement of pipes and laying of a new floor covering, then you can choose any design of the sink. Otherwise, you need to consider the capabilities and features of water supply and sanitation;
• Before buying a bowl, you need to carefully inspect it for chips or air bubbles in the glass. The presence of such defects may be a sign of poor product quality;
• Be sure to make sure the manufacturer provides a guarantee. For such shells, it usually ranges from a year to five years;
• the shape and size of the bowl is selected in accordance with the area of ​​the room;
• It is very important to choose a model that harmoniously complements the decor of the bathroom.

When cleaning the surface, it is undesirable to use detergents with abrasive additives. So that the glass sink for the bathroom does not become sloppy, you must constantly wash it and wipe the traces of water spray. It is undesirable to pour boiling water so as not to create a risk of cracking.

Often the incorrect installation of a glass sink leads to its split, so it is advisable to entrust the installation of the product to a professional. Then the glass sink bowl will really decorate the bathroom for a long time and delight residents with a sophisticated look.