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Do you want to change the basin in your bathroom, but don't know which material to choose? There are a multitude of possibilities in terms of washbasins, we will try to help you in your choice, by listing all the materials available in the form of washbasins with their advantages and disadvantages.
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The ceramics
The first possible material for your basin and one of the most used due to its lower purchase cost. It is indeed the most common material, this material is an extract of terracotta which is then heated to a high temperature to harden the material. It has many advantages for a lower cost for the purchase of a basin. It has a pleasant, non-porous texture with a very smooth and pleasant appearance. Ceramic generally has a glossy finish. It can be used in all shapes, whether oval, round or rectangular.
However, ceramic is not known to be the most resistant material, as the slightest impact on it may cause it to crack. Do not expect to find a coloured ceramic basin, as this material is very difficult to dye, so it is rare to find basins in different colours.
The stone
Stone is a fashionable material to create a bathroom basin, in fact stone can be presented in two possible ways either as raw stone which will remain natural with minimal work or as synthetic stone which will indicate that the stone has been modified and smoothed. It is a material that is very aesthetic, that will directly add value to your bathroom, it will also be resistant to shocks and thermal changes.
The disadvantage of installing a stone basin is that the basin is often very heavy, so you will need to have a strong enough cabinet to support its weight. As far as maintenance is concerned, stone can only be cleaned with non-abrasive products such as soap and water in order not to damage the material. Finally, the stone basin is quite expensive.
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The Solid surface
Synthetic resin is an ideal solution for the installation of a basin in your bathroom. It is also known as Solid surface, or generally known under the name of its manufacturers CORIAN® or KRION®. This material is completely suitable for use as a bathroom sink. It is a material with many qualities such as its resistance to impact, stains or scratches. In addition, this material is anti-bacterial, which is very practical for daily use in your bathroom, easy to maintain and durable. The advantage of the Solid surface is that it retains heat to provide you with ideal comfort.
The disadvantage of the Solid Surface is that you will have to pay a high price for it.
Waxed concrete
The waxed concrete basin is another option to install in your bathroom. Concrete is resistant to thermal shock and high temperatures. Ideal from a decorative point of view, as concrete blends in well with all styles of bathrooms, from classic to contemporary...
However, despite what you might think, concrete is a material that scratches very easily. Its weight is also a slight disadvantage, as this material is still imposing and heavy, so you will need to be sure of its installation against the wall or on your furniture, so that it resists the weight.
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The glass
Glass is well known as an alternative for the manufacture of basins. Appreciated for its aesthetics to bring a pure look with transparency to your bathroom. Glass is a material that is not very expensive.
From the point of view of solidity, on the other hand, glass is obviously a very fragile material that breaks very easily. The main disadvantage of glass is that it is very hard to maintain, as it marks very easily, and you can see the traces of limescale in particular, which tend to lose their transparency if you don't maintain it sufficiently, and can come to stain.
The marble
Marble is a material that often makes us dream by its aestheticism and the luxurious aspect it offers. Marble is a rare material that is very expensive and must be used with care. Marble does not scratch and is resistant to small impacts.
However, you will need to maintain it very regularly and assiduously if you want your basin to keep its shiny and satin appearance as it was on the first day. It is therefore not advisable to use abrasive cleaners for its maintenance.