For many years now, bathroom sinks have been installed into counters or vanities and aligned with the top of the counter with the faucets installed slightly above the counter. Today however, there is a rising change in the style of faucets and sinks. That change is that it is becoming more common than ever before for a bathroom to be equipped with a vessel sink and a tall vessel sink faucet.
If you are like many homeowners, you may be wondering just what is a vessel sink and a vessel sink faucet. Vessel sinks are bathroom sinks that are installed on top of the counter instead of being recessed into the counter. Some vessel sinks may be slightly recessed into the counter, however a significant portion of the sink will be above the top of the counter. As this style has grown in popularity, specially designed tall faucets called vessel sink faucets have been developed to work with these exceptionally high sinks.
Vessel sink faucets are unusually tall when compared to traditional bathroom sink faucets. Traditional sink faucets typically stand between three and six inches in height above the sink, while vessel sink faucets stand between ten and 18 inches in height above the sink. Because of their unique styling, vessel sink faucets are generally mounted on the bathroom counter and come with a single handle to control them. Vessel sink faucets are available in a wide variety of finishes ranging from the traditional polished chrome finish to an antique bronze finish. These faucets are also available in very modern and classic styles that will complement any home's décor.
When you decide to install a vessel sink faucet, it is a good idea to keep a few tips in mind that will help to ease the installation process. The first tip...
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...sing to the eye. With their beauty, durability, and innovative design, it is understandable why vessel sink faucets seem to be the design future for bathroom plumbing fixtures. Without a doubt, these faucets offer a unique style that gives a home's bathroom a feeling of elegance that traditional faucets simply cannot match.
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