Put Together A Complete Basin in Your Bathroom

The basin has one of the pivotal roles in your bathroom. It is the most frequented place even more than the shower, bath or the toilet. So choosing the best is the most important.

There are various types of basin styles:
1. The pedestal basin
2. The counter top basin
3. The wall hung basin
4. The stand mounted basin
5. The semi ressessed basin

The Pedestal Basin has a pedestal that conceals the plumbing and looks neat on the outer. There are also various semi pedestal basin designs available that look more modernised than the full pedestal basins. The counter top generally has a cabinet beneath which ensures a good storage as well as a full concealed plumbing and a de cluttered surround. The Wall Mounted Basin is affixed to the wall and come in various designs from the traditional to the very modern and the minimalistic fashion.

What all things are included in basin package?

Basin vessel:

Basin vessels are available in a plethora of designs from the traditional to modern styling and also in a wide array of sizes and design. The vessel should be of good quality ceramic and a great finish. It should also be easy to clean and adjusted at appropriate height.

Pedestals, stands or brackets or an under sink cabinet depending on the style of basin:

The vessel is held by various mechanisms depending on the style and design. Sometimes there are pedestals while some basins are fixed onto the wall with decorative brackets or angles. There are also basins with under sink cabinets or storages for optimum functionality and a neat look.

Tap holes:

Some basins come with pre drilled styles some need to be drilled for fitting taps. Choose appropriately according to the choice of the tap or mixer and drill only the required number of holes. If you have a mixer with floor mounted valves the basin needs to have three holes drilled on to it, a simple mixer will require only one hole white if your plan to have taps you can have two, one for hot water and one for cold.

Basin waste:

The basin waste however small is one of the important factors that lends the basin a great look and makes it functional. There are various styles like the click clack wastes, pop up wastes, plug and chain and also the modern hi-tech wastes like the jewelled ones or those with digital displays and hi tech features. Choosing the right one that fits your requirements as well as budget is the most important.

Basin taps and mixers:

The basin taps and mixers are very important factors that create a look and make the basin look richer and better. There are taps available in various designs and finishes, which need to be, matched with the other fittings in the bathroom and the most importantly the basin waste.

The drainage pipes:

The drain pipes that are use to plumb the basin taps into the main line and also to the drain need to be of good quality and ensure durability. A leaking basin is the worst nightmare however good looking it is.

The bottle trap is used in some of the basins:

The bottle trap keeps the bathroom hygienic. It traps the gas and waste that reverts back and doesn’t let it out of the basin waste. Having it is quite a necessity. If it’s not concealed it is all the more necessary to match its finish with the taps and wastes and also ensure that it is a good quality product that will last long and be in a perfect condition. For More information visit - http://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/