The bathroom sink

The bathroom sink is where people brush their teeth, where they wash their hands, and also where men shave. There are several grooming activities done in a bathroom sink. The bathroom sink in generally smaller than the kitchen sink. It is usually set in a vanity. There is a much larger selection of bathroom sinks than kitchen sinks. Bathroom sinks come in many more shapes and sizes. There are round sinks, square sinks, rectangle sinks, oval sinks, and even seashell shaped sinks. There are many different colors as well.


Another sink type is a bar sink. The bar sink is self descriptive. It is a sink in a bar. A bar with a sink is called a “wet bar.” Most bar sinks, especially bar sinks for the home, are made to look nice. A very nice material used for bar sinks is brass. A brass sink is a delicate sink. It can be scratched easily, but it is the nicest material for an elegant bar sink. Any sink material can be used. There are many other nice materials as well.


Another type of sink is a utility sink. A utility sink is used in basements, laundry rooms or garages. Utility sinks are used to clean large, heavy duty items. Washing work boots, lawn ornaments, and sweaters that are hand wash only.

Sink Materials

There are many different materials used when making sinks. For long last and durability, stainless steel is a good choice. You can get a kitchen sink, bar sink, or utility sink in stainless steel. Another durable material for a sink is granite.

The granite does not scratch easily. The more delicate materials such as brass and glass are usually used in bar sinks or any other type of sink where scratching the sink is unlikely. Copper sinks are an excellent choice. They have a beautiful quality and they improve with age.

The older a copper sink gets, the more beautiful the sink becomes. The color turns to a rich, deep, beautiful color. Another wonderful quality is that copper sinks can repair themselves if they are scratched. This makes copper sinks a wonderful choice.


The sink may be one of the best inventions ever. The sink has made our lives so much easier for well over a century. Before sinks, people were forced to bring their water in from outside and pour it into a basin. After several years, the sink has come a long way.

These days, you can find sinks made out of several different types of materials.


It is no longer necessary for anyone to run outside and get their own water. Lucky for us, someone invented indoor plumbing. For years, we have been able to turn water on right inside our homes and the water comes right in.