The washbasins we saw in the past are generally divided into above-counter basins, under-counter basins, and pedestal basins, which are basically the same, except for slight differences in color, size, and depth.
Now if you go to the market again, the forms are still these three, but the shapes and materials have undergone considerable changes.
The first is the change of material. In the traditional concept, washbasins are all ceramic. But now, glass, metal, and synthetic materials are all used to make wash basins.
Especially in recent years, crystal clear and colorful glass washbasins have broken the dominance of ceramic washbasins and brought a refreshing breeze to the sanitary ware market.
Glass washbasins are easier to clean and have a better finish than ceramic washbasins.
The second is the appearance. In the past, it was generally round, but today’s personalized wash basins may be square or long, as well as hexagonal and fan-shaped, some are like bowls, and some are like hats.
This “alternative” bathroom hand washing and washbasin brings richer colors to the “personal bathroom”.
When choosing a glass washbasin, you need to pay attention to the following three points:
1. It is best to buy tempered glass basins and glass countertops.
Because tempered glass has several characteristics: high temperature resistance (can withstand 100 degrees Celsius), impact resistance, and does not hurt people (it turns into round glass particles after damage).
From these points alone, it is better than ordinary glass, and the price is only 60-100 yuan higher than ordinary glass.
2. Don’t think that the thicker the glass of the glass wash basin, the better.
Some people think that the thicker the pot, the less likely it will be damaged. In fact, the thicker the glass pot, the slower the heat transfer rate when it holds hot water.
At this time, there will be a temperature difference between the inside and the outside, and the glass basin will crack under the action of heat expansion and contraction, just like putting ice cubes into boiling water. The greater the temperature difference, the more serious the crack, and your glass basin will become A piece of glass “work of art”.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is enough to make the basin 12mm. As for the countertop, there are not many requirements, and 12mm and 15mm are no problem.
3. When choosing a glass wash basin, you should pay attention to whether the edge trimming of the basin and the basin frame is round.
Products with cut edges are not safe to use. It is also possible to distinguish the quality of the washbasin from whether the glass contains air bubbles. There are air bubbles in the glass used in the inferior glass washbasin.
