One: Top basin
What it is: A countertop basin that is installed with the basin sitting on top of the countertop, with the exposed gap between the basin and countertop sealed with silicone sealant.
Advantages: This style of sink offers a wide variety of designs, catering to different consumer preferences. Furthermore, it is easy to install and remove, making maintenance and upkeep relatively convenient.
Disadvantages: The largest disadvantage of this countertop basin is the numerous cleaning dead spots, especially at the junction between the basin and the countertop, which makes it easy for dirt to accumulate and cleaning becomes more difficult.
Installation Difficulty: Easy to install.
Two. Under-basin
What it is: Undermount sink, as the name suggests, is a sink style where the sink is installed beneath the countertop.
Advantages: Under-sink basins generally have a larger capacity compared to top-mount basins. Additionally, cleaning under-sink basins is relatively easier; accumulated water on the countertop can be easily drained into the sink.
Disadvantages: The under-sink basin will occupy the storage space of the bathroom cabinets, and if you want to perfectly install the basin under the countertop, you will need to drill holes in the countertop, which makes the installation process relatively complicated.
Installation Difficulty: Relatively complex.
Three, semi-buried planter
What is it: A half-embedded basin, also known as aTaichung Basin (Taichung basin), is a basin where a portion is below the countertop and the other portion is above the countertop.
Advantages: A portion of the weight of the half-buried planter is supported by the countertop, making it stronger than planters placed directly on the floor. Additionally, the design of half-buried planters can save space in bathrooms, making them particularly useful for small bathrooms.
Disadvantages: Semi-recessed planters also present difficulties in cleaning and maintenance. They have many hidden areas between the countertop and the planter, making cleaning a challenge. Additionally, semi-recessed planters require countertop cutouts, which can complicate installation.
Installation Difficulty: Moderately challenging.
IV. Integrated Basin
What is it: An integrated sink and countertop combination, where the sink and countertop are designed as a single unit.
Advantages: The integrated sink is easy to clean and eliminates any potential hygiene dead spots. Furthermore, due to the integrated design of this sink, there is no need to consider drilling holes during installation, making the process simpler and more convenient.
Disadvantages: The all-in-one basin appears less high-end, and the style options are limited, which cannot meet the diverse aesthetic needs of consumers.
Installation Difficulty: Installation is very easy.
V. Planter Posts
What it is: A pedestal planter, also known as a columnar planter, is a highly design-conscious type of planter.
Advantages: In many high-end villas and luxury hotels, you can see the presence of pedestal planters, which can easily create a sophisticated and imposing minimalist aesthetic. Furthermore, pedestal planters can be installed without drilling, making the process very simple.
Disadvantages: The largest disadvantage of the freestanding planter is its size, which occupies a significant amount of space. Additionally, the space beneath the countertop is not occupied by a bathroom cabinet, further reducing the available storage area.
Installation Difficulty: Installation is very easy.
Six. Wall-mounted planters
What it is: A wall-mounted basin is a basin that is installed on the wall. The water pipes for these basins are typically pre-embedded within the wall.
Advantages: The wall-mounted sink has a very upscale appearance, and because the water pipes are installed inside the wall, it can significantly save bathroom space.
Disadvantages: The biggest disadvantage of wall-mounted basins is their complicated installation and maintenance. If there is a problem with the water pipes, we would have to cut into the wall to repair it.
Installation Difficulty: Installation is very difficult.