Today on the market there is a wide variety of washbasins of various shapes, colors and textures. From such a set sometimes the eyes run, but still choose the plumbing of your dreams is from what. Particularly selective buyers can order from the manufacturer an unusual and individual sink made of stone.
For fans of natural materials, as well as for fans of luxurious, unique things, shells made of natural stone on a pedestal will suit.
Each stone washbasin is always exclusive. The production of such products is a complex process, an entire work of art. Initially, a part of a certain size is separated from the main mass of the rock, and further, with the help of special machines, the workpiece of the future product is sawed out. The rest, the most laborious operations are carried out mainly manually.
Pros
Unconditional advantages of natural stone sinks are:
- Durability;
- High strength;
- Functionality;
- Ecological cleanliness;
- Adaptation to the temperature environment;
- Long-term original novelty;
- Style and presentability;
- Rich texture.
Cons
The disadvantages of these shells are few, but they are very significant. First, the price range of such products is quite high and not everyone will have to afford. Secondly, their great weight, which sometimes hinders the self-transportation, installation. And thirdly, the hygroscopicity of some types of natural materials makes it difficult to care for them.
If for you the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, we advise you to look at the sinks from the artificial stone.
Types
For the manufacture of washbasins made of natural stone, mainly used marble, granite, or onyx. Increasingly, they began to see products from travertine and basalt.
Consider each rock in more detail.
Granite
This type is the most common material from manufacturers because of the relatively low cost of raw materials. According to the composition, it has a different color. For example, a stone can be pink, pinkish-red or gray shades. According to the characteristics of granites are considered the most durable and durable. They are sufficiently resistant to water and chemical agents, which explains the ease of care for them.
Marble
Sinks from this stone will be an excellent option for the bathroom. It is not for nothing that the palaces have been decorating them since ancient times. Marble is not just beautiful, it creates a feeling of comfort and harmony, despite the coldness of the shades.
The material withstands high physical loads, does not crack, does not separate, which is important for frequent use. But it is hygroscopic and therefore requires careful care.
Onyx
This is a luxurious and expensive material with a layered structure. It surprises with its variety of colors and shades - from light yellow to brown with unique patterns. Onyx is as translucent( with a glass shine), so it can be completely opaque.
In its performance, it is somewhat superior to marble. Water permeability and hardness are much higher.
Travertine
This is another kind of natural stone, from which the plumbing devices are manufactured. Travertine can be easily processed, which allows you to get different shapes of the product from it. It is famous for its beautiful patterned texture. Can be both light shades, and dark.
Unconditional dignity of this material is its durability, strength and small specific weight. But the stone has a fairly porous texture, so it is highly prone to contamination.
Basalt
A common rock, from which strong and durable shells are obtained, and not only. The color of the products varies from gray to black, or even a greenish-black hue.
This is quite heavy, but at the same time plastic stone. It is resistant to water and chemical agents, and also has sound-absorbing properties.
Molds
Natural stone sinks are always individual and of course differ in size, weight and texture. Such material simply does not allow producing the same type of products. Washbasins usually make a standard geometric shape in the form of a circle, square, rectangle or cone. Unusual designs are less common, as they are made mainly by individual order. They can be in the form of a figured bowl, or completely monolithic.
Basically, stone products are installed on the countertops, or embedded in them. The same table tops are made of the same stone, or from other material and most often it is wood.