The undermount bathroom sink is a style of sink that is covered from below. It means the bowl of the sink (whatever shape it is) is plastered or enveloped with some material. Now, starting with the basics of a sink - it is a bowl shaped fixture which is used to wash hands. When this sink is mounted in the bathroom and only it's upper view is visible (because the rest of the part is enveloped), this fixture is called as the undermount bathroom sink. The advantage is that it gives a contemporary look to the whole space but the disadvantage is that it needs extra money to be spent on the silicon-based sealant.
These days, as more and more luxury items are emphasized, including bathroom sinks, every closet or fixture in the bathroom also has been designed by taking care of minute details. Sinks are made up of many different kinds of materials like wood, copper, glass, rubber, stainless steel, stone, enamel over iron or steel, ceramic and granite etc. The material is decided by the use of the bowl.For example, in kitchen. Stainless steel works the best among these choices. As stainless steel offers maximum durability, usability and it is easy to clean also. The only negative in this case is, it is very noisier as compared to other materials.
Ceramic gives the same strength as that of enamel over iron but it does not corrode. So ceramic has a positive edge over iron covered with enamel. Soapstone can be used anywhere as it is highly resistant to caustic chemicals. But, now days, it is used in high-end applications. Teak is used as a wood to make basin because of its waterproof nature. When we talk of the glass, it gives the most elegant look.This does not mean that it is very delicate and very expensive. Today, many manufacturers offer sinks made up of glass which are durable as well as comes in many different colors and textures. Thanks to the highly competitive world.
One more important aspect of the sinks is the taps. The faucets are also available in varying styles as are the basins. Many of the manufacturers provide automatic taps which can sense the motion of the hand s under the tap and turn the water on. When we talk about the styles of the basin there is again a long list. A few types of bathroom sinks are farmer's sink, Belfast sink, vessel sink, self-rimming or top mount sink. Let us go, float in the submerged world of the sinks!