Basins Training

Basins

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Tap Holes

Cloakroom

Inset

Semi-recessed

Corner

Washstand

Countertop

Decorative Bottle Traps

Wall Hung

Semi Pedestal

Full Pedestal

Types of Basin

What is a Basin?

Some interesting facts

A Brief History

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By the 18th Century they went quaint and ornate. The bowl started to be integrated into the stand itself and we saw the introduction of mirrors

Bathroom basins seem to originate from washstands In the 16th Century, the wealthy would have a wooden washstand in their bedrooms, which would hold an iron jug of water and a bowl to wash their face and hands. If you weren't wealthy, you just got the jug and the bowl.

A Brief History

1/10 people have pictures of loved ones in their bathroom

85% of bathroom injuries are toilet related

70% of house guests snoop through your bathroom

The average basin should sit between 800-850mm tall

Some Interesting Facts

Sinks live in the kitchen

Basins live in the bathroom

It may seem like a silly question, but lets make sure we get our terminology right

What is a Basin?

There are 9 basins you need to know about

Types of Basin

• The most common in the UK
• Designed for bathrooms where the water feeds come up from the floor
• The pedestal is designed to hide the pipework
• No Storage options
• Tough to clean behind
• Designer options available
• Taller option available for those with mobility option (approx 7cm taller than standard). Also known as regal height.

Full Pedestal Basin

• Popular option for smaller bathrooms
• Easier to clean (you can get a mop right under the basin)
• Designed to work in bathrooms where the water feeds come out of the wall
• Gives the illusion of more space
• Some will come with a towel rail attached on the font.
• Modern and tradional styles available

Semi-Pedestal Basin

• Basin securely attaches to the wall using fixing bolts
• Modern and traditional designs
• Saves space
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Decorative bottletrap will be required due to the pipework being exposed.

Wall Hung Basins

Cuts down to size

Extendable

As there is no pedastal to hide the plumbing, you will need a decorative bottle trap

Decorative Bottle Traps

Wall Hung Basins

• Very popular option
• Can sit on top of a vanity unit or floating shelf
• Available with and without an overflow
• Should be paired with either a tall basin tap or wall mounted basin tap

Countertop Basins

• Very much on trend
• Harks back to the traditional washtands of old
• Elegant look
• Can double up as towel storage
• Decorative bottle trap must be brought separately

Washtstand Basins

• Ideal for small awkward bathrooms
• Space saving design
• Usually wall hung

• May require a plumber to be sure it will work for

Corner Basins

• Designed to sit ontop of a vanity unit
• Seamlessly integrates with your bathroom furniture
• Plumbing is hidden away.
• Sturdier that a pedestal or wall hung basin

Semi-recessed Basins

• Can be installed either as undermount or topmount
• All plumbing work is hidden
• Minamilist look
• Popular in hotels

Inset Basins

• Ideal for ensuits and cloakrooms
• Can be washtsand, wall hung, corner, semi-predastal or full pedesal.
• Should be paired with a small basin tap for proportion
• Functional and convenient
• Compact design

Cloakroom Basins

3 Pre-Drilled Tap Hole

No Pre-Drilled Tap Hole

2 Pre-Drilled Tap Hole

1 Pre-Drilled Tap Hole

Although the vast majority of modern basins come with a single tap hole, there are several options depending on the desired look. Basins can come with:

Tap Holes

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