Natural stone sink for bathroom

Today on the market there is a great variety of washbasins of different shapes, colors and textures. From such a variety sometimes and eyes are confused, but still choose the sanitary ware of your dreams there is something to choose from. Particularly selective customers can order from a manufacturer an unusual and individual sink made of stone.

For fans of natural materials, as well as for fans of luxurious, unique things, the sinks made of natural stone on a pedestal will do.

Each stone basin is always exclusive. The production of such products, it is a complex process, a work of art. Initially, a piece of a certain size is separated from the main mass of rock, and then, with the help of special machines, a billet for the future product is sawed out. The rest, the most labor-intensive operations are done mostly by hand.

The undoubted advantages of sinks made of natural stone are:

• Durability;
• High durability;
• Functionality;
• Environmental cleanliness;
• Adaptability to temperature environment;
• Long-lasting initial novelty;
• Style and presentability;
• Rich texture.

The disadvantages of these sinks are few, but they are very significant. First, the price range of such products is quite high and not everyone will be able to afford it. Secondly, their large weight, which sometimes prevents independent transportation, installation. And thirdly, the hygroscopic nature of some types of natural materials makes them difficult to care for.

If the disadvantages outweigh the pros for you, we advise you to take a closer look at sinks made of artificial stone.

For the manufacture of sinks made of natural stone, they mostly use marble, granite, or onyx. Increasingly, products made of travertine and basalt have become more common.

Consider each rock in more detail.

This type is the most common material for manufacturers because of the relatively low cost of raw materials. According to the peculiarities of its composition, it has different colors. For example, the stone may be pink, pinkish-red or gray shades. According to the characteristics, granites are considered the most durable and long-lasting. They are quite resistant to water and chemicals, this explains the ease of maintenance.

Sinks made of this stone will be a great option for the bathroom. It is not for nothing that it has been used since ancient times to decorate palaces. Marble is not just beautiful, it creates a feeling of comfort and harmony, despite the coolness of its colors.

The material can withstand heavy physical loads, it does not crack, it does not delaminate, which is important in frequent use. But it is hygroscopic, so it requires a thorough care.

It is a luxurious and expensive material with a layered structure. It amazes with its variety of colors and shades - from light yellow, to brown with unique patterns. Onyx can be both translucent (with a glassy sheen) and completely opaque.

According to its indicators it to some extent excels marble. Its water permeability and hardness is much higher.

This is another type of natural stone that is used to make sanitaryware. Travertine is easy to work with, which makes it possible to obtain products of different shapes. It is famous for its beautiful patterned texture. It can be in both light and dark shades.

The undoubted advantage of this material is its durability, strength and small specific weight. But the stone has a rather porous texture, so it is highly susceptible to contamination.

A common rock that makes strong and durable shells, and not only. The color of the products varies from gray to black, or even a greenish-black hue.

It is quite heavy, but at the same time malleable stone. It is resistant to water and chemicals, as well as having sound-absorbing properties.

Natural stone sinks are always individual and of course differ in size, weight and texture. This material simply does not allow for uniform products. Washbasins are usually made in a standard geometric shape in the form of a circle, square, rectangle or cone. Unusual designs are less common, as they are mainly made to order. They can be in the form of a shaped bowl, or fully monolithic.

Stone products are mainly installed on tabletops or embedded in them. The countertops themselves are made of the same stone, or another material, and most often it is wood.

Washbasins made of natural stone will decorate any interior. Their unique natural patterns and magic energy will create a special world in your bathroom. And the original design solutions will allow you to harmoniously place, stone sink in the bathroom of almost any style.