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STONE
VESSEL SINKS
Vessel sinks are often carved from a single
piece of stone; quartz or marble are most common. These
sinks are made to be mounted on top of a pedestal or cabinet.
They tend to be simple in shape and design, with the general
shape of a funnel. Vessel sinks range in price from a couple
hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the materials
and on how intricate the designs are. Vessel sinks that are
carved out of a single piece of stone usually cost more, simply
because it’s harder to get hold of a larger piece of intact
stone. Stone vessel sinks offer your choice of marble, onyx,
travertine, granite, limestone, and basalt.
Different composits of stone sinks offer various features and
benefits:
Stone
bathroom sinks have anatural strength and beauty of nature colliding
with the functionality of a bathroom sink. From the soft tones
creme marble stone sinks to the bold black gra nite
stone sinks, there is something for everyone’s design palette.
A
stone vessel sink is a smart addition to your bathroom because
they become a focal point for your newly designed dream bathroom.
Stone sinks are solid and reliable bathroom sinks that you can
be pleased with for a lifetime.
To
clean a stone sink dry off any water surrounding to avoid water
spots. Never use any kind of abrasive cleanser on stone. Do
not use any type of scrubbing sponge or steel wool. Many kinds
of stone sinks scratche easily.
Spray
your stone vessel sink down with an all purpose cleaner (non
abrasive) and gently wipe down with a soft damp cloth. Usually
you want to keep your sink wet when cleaning it.
DO
NOT use any acidic tub and tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners,
ammonia, abrasive or soft paste cleaners, alcohol, window cleaners
or lemon juice.
If
your stone sink becomes dull you can polish it with an ordinary
car wax or a countertop wax. Stone
sealers should typically be applied once a year. If you prefer
to wax your sink, you will want to do this at least once a month.
The
sky's the limit with this deep-earth material, which also lends
itself to artisans' designs. Top 10 Vessel Sinks .com can order
custom stone work. If you'd like a long shallow trough sink
with two wall faucets instead of the tired old double-sink set-up,
pick your stone and your dimensions and have the sink of your
dreams made.
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