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A bathroom sink refers to the washbasin in a bathroom having a piped water supply at one end and a drainage pipe on another. Ceramic on the other hand is a kind of non-metallic material which is both heat and corrosion resistant. It is produced by heating a non-metallic substance like clay. Though hard and brittle, ceramic is heavy, durable and affordable, making it the most popular bathroom sinks material in the market. If you maintain it properly, that is, do not allow lime scale to build up or do not let any damage to happen, then it would go on looking good even after 12 years of use. Moreover, ease of ceramic to be produced in a variety of shapes and sizes also gives it its much popularity. Unlike glass or steel ceramic requires a lot less effort in maintenance. While glass needs to be constantly wiped for that great look, steel is something which though durable, always carrying a chance of getting scratched. Hence, considering all these aspects, ceramic bathroom sinks are definitely the way to go.

Ceramic bathroom sinks can be either under mount or drop in. While under mount refers to it being attached from the bottom, drop in involved lowering and attaching it from above. In discussing the various types of ceramic bathroom sinks available in the market currently, mention may be made of the sinks on pedestal, which is the traditional and most common bathroom sink type. Mounted on a pedestal, these sinks come in various sizes. It’s more modern and stylish counterparts are the ‘above counter’ ones where a drop in sink is attached to the top of a counter in a bathroom. Starting with round bowl-like to square ones, modern designer bathrooms have these above the counter ceramic sinks in myriad creative forms. Sinks can be wall hung as well when your selected washbasin is fitted against the wall instead of on a pedestal or on a counter top. Cloakroom ceramic sinks aim towards providing a washbasin with the space utility aspect in mind. Mounted in corners or strategic spots in order to provide the maximum benefit using minimum space, is what the cloakroom sinks provide.

Now that you know why ceramic sinks are a hit and the variety of options that you might choose from, what are you waiting for? A few clicks on your computer and you’ll be witnessing hundreds of styles ranging in different price ranges to choose from to give your bathroom that special look that it so deserves.