Choosing a bathroom countertop made of artificial stone with a sink

Modern manufacturers annually release a large number of various new products for home furnishing. All manufacturers' developments are aimed at improving the technical characteristics of structures and materials. The countertop made of artificial stone with a sink for the bathroom and kitchen is in great demand among buyers, despite the fact that it has appeared on the market relatively recently.

The bathroom is a room with high humidity. When choosing a countertop, it is important to consider this nuance. The design should be compact, since in most cases the bathroom is small.

The interior and dimensions of a modern bathroom do not imply the use of a cabinet, but a countertop. This product helps to create a comfortable and cozy environment in the room. A stone countertop is a practical, versatile and attractive product. Due to this design, the bathroom space acquires an individual, unique look, allows you to arrange a huge number of useful and necessary items.

When choosing a countertop, you should take into account the model of the sink. A design made of any material is suitable for installing a tabletop sink. The installation of a built-in sink is possible on models made of materials that are easy to cut. The most practical and comfortable type of countertop combined with a sink.

This model has excellent positive properties, which include:

• ease and simplicity of care;
• aesthetic appeal;
• easy installation of products;
• multifunctionality.

There are two types of artificial stone: acrylic and agglomerated. For the production of agglomerates, granite, marble or quartz chips and polyester resin are used as a binder. This material has increased strength and easily conveys various patterns. Agglomerates can be painted in any colors and shades. For the production of acrylic stone, various additives and components are used; acrylic resins are used as the main substance.

Acrylic stone imitates other materials well, takes any shape. Acrylic stone countertops fit easily into any room interior. The colors of the models can be any. Acrylic stone constructions have many advantages over countertops made of other materials.

These designs have gained great popularity in a fairly short period of time. Countertops meet all the requirements and wishes of customers.

Models made of acrylic stone have excellent technical characteristics and advantages.

• Models are characterized by increased strength, resistance to mechanical and chemical influences.
• They are not affected by sunlight and high humidity. Due to these qualities, the countertops will last a long time without losing their original color.
• The external data of the products are noteworthy. The countertop made of artificial stone will perfectly fit into the interior of any bathroom.The design will favorably emphasize the style and decorate the room.

• There are a large number of products made in different colors and shades. Due to this, buyers have the opportunity to choose the desired shade of the product.
• An important property of such models is the resistance to the multiplication of various microbes and bacteria on the surface of the countertop.
• If various scratches appear on the surface of the structure, you can quickly restore the original appearance (it is enough to grind the damaged area).
• Bathroom countertops in most cases do not have a seam. Therefore, the ingress of water into the structure is completely excluded.
• They are characterized by ease and convenience of product installation.

Models of countertops with a sink, made of artificial stone, save bathroom space. These models are practical and versatile. They are high strength and durable. To the distinctive features of these models, it is worth adding increased resistance to moisture, a wide variety of designs made in different colors. In sinks made of acrylic stone, the dishes are less fragile when hit. These products have many advantages. Therefore, most buyers choose models made of artificial stone.

When choosing these models, you should pay attention not only to the advantages, but also to the disadvantages. There are not many of them near acrylic stone countertops.

• Their distinctive feature is their high cost. Artificial stone countertops are much more expensive than analogues.
• Installation of such structures can only be carried out on solid furniture. Not every cabinet can withstand the large weight of the product.
• Models made of acrylic stone are not resistant to high temperatures. Therefore, it is necessary to use special supports for hot dishes.

You can install an acrylic stone structure in the bathroom yourself. In some cases, it is more advisable to consult a specialist.

There are several ways to mount bathroom countertops.

• Installation using special brackets. The advantages of this method are the additional free space located under the countertop. There is an additional opportunity to arrange various things.

• A more reliable way to mount the structure is to install it on the legs. To fix the tabletop to the legs, special bolts and glue are used. With this method of mounting the product, additional fixation to the wall of the room should be provided (to give the structure strength).
• Installation on pieces of furniture. This installation option involves the installation of additional shelves or pedestals, on which a tabletop is placed on top. This option is practical and reliable. Additional shelves and cabinets allow you to hide a large number of necessary things and items.

Having installed the structure, it is necessary to carefully treat all joints with a special sealant that is resistant to high humidity. The installation of this design in the bathroom has one big drawback.

It is easy to look after these constructions. To preserve the original color and gloss of the countertop, it is necessary to use various special cleaning compounds when washing the product. During the operation of the countertop made of artificial stone, slight abrasions and scratches appear on the surface. It is easy to get rid of these defects. It is necessary to lightly sand the surface and use special means to mask minor abrasions.

Sometimes it is difficult to choose the right monolithic tabletop in the right size. In such a situation, you can order a built-in product. Manufacturers will take into account all the wishes and requirements when fulfilling the order.When calculating the cost of the structure, the amount of work performed, the type and amount of material consumed will be taken into account. To save money, you should carefully calculate and think over the design and dimensions of the countertop. This will reduce material consumption and waste.

The manufacturer's company should be selected based on recommendations or reviewsleft in the world Putin. This will allow you to understand which brand should be preferred. These models for the bathroom are quite durable, practical and will delight the owners for many years. Therefore, the cost of material and manufacturing of the countertop will quickly be reimbursed, since the replacement and repair of the structure will not be required soon.

When ordering for specific dimensions, you must select the shade and texture of the product. This will allow the countertop to fit in the most harmonious way in the bathroom interior. At the same time, the financial capabilities of the consumer play an important role.

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