WHAT IS A
Above counter bathroom sinks are often referred to as vessel sink. These are vessel bathroom sinks that rest completely on top of the countertop sinks' surface.
Sometimes called countertop or above-counter sinks, “vessel” is a popular style of sink that rests directly on top of a bathroom counter, with plumbing concealed by the vanity cabinet below.
Vessel Sink
A vessel sink is either an above-counter installation or a recessed installation. In an above-counter installation, the bottom of the sink sits on top of the counter and is in line with the countertop.
An overmount kitchen sink is one that is installed into a pre-cut hole in the cabinet, from the top. This leaves a rim around the edge of the sink, and usually also has an attached draining area, visible on the counter top.
What Are Trough Sinks? Specifically, a trough sink design refers to one where the sink itself is made of the same material as the countertop or bathroom vanity. As a result, it appears that the sink and vanity are cut from the same piece of stone.
Also known as an apron-front sink or farm sink, this is a deep and wide sink vessel with an exposed front that's meant to protrude slightly beyond your lower cabinetry.
Top-Mount, Drop-In, or Self-Rimming Sink
All of the sink's weight is carried by the rim. Then the rim of the sink is caulked to the counter with silicone. Because the sink edge creates a rim, these sinks are sometimes called rimmed or self-rimming sinks.
OVERHANG - The countertop extends over the edge of the sink on all sides by approximately 1/8" - 1/4". Use caution with this installation to be sure that accessories such as colanders or cutting boards will fit properly. REVEAL - The countertop edge sits approximately 1/8" - 1/4" back from the edgeof the sink rim.
Basically overmount sinks are mounted on top of countertops whereas undermount sinks are mounted underneath countertops. An Overmount sink does require more upkeep since the sink lip (seam) that meets with the countertops needs to be calked periodically.
Gooseneck. A faucet spout that has a rounded arc is known as a gooseneck faucet.
A ramp sink is a sink that has a slope in place of a traditional bowl that extends downwards much like a ramp. This design has been growing increasingly in popularity as it creates a more modern and sleek design than the traditional sink design.
Floating vanities are wall-mounted and appear to “float” above the floor. They come in a range of styles from slim profiles to larger designs with multiple cabinets. Freestanding vanities rest on the floor, either on a solid base or on legs.
A topmount sink has the lip ontop of the benchtop and you will be able to see the lip edge of the kitchen sink. The lip of the sink rests on the benchtop and holds the sink up on the benchtop. There are several types of topmount sinks, they can either be pressed sinks or handmade sinks.
There are a ton of options, from mounting style to material, color, number of bowls, and size. To help you narrow it down, here are the five main kitchen sink styles—top mount, undermount, flush mount, integrated, and farmhouse—and the pros and cons of each.
Both types of sinks are huge, large, and quite deep. However, the apron sink's front area is exposed and visible- which is why they are called apron sinks. These are versatile and modern houses prefer apron sinks.
Undermount sinks are installed under the counter (hence the name “undermount”), but they are not always mounted in the same way. The reveal describes the style of how much of your undermount sink is visible below the countertop. Each sink can be mounted in three types of reveals: positive, negative or zero.
In a nutshell, eaves and soffits refer to the part of the roof that overhangs the side of a building. Generally speaking, the eave is the whole overhanging part of the roof, whereas the soffit only comprises the underside component of the eave.
A countertop overhang is a part of the countertop that extends past the cabinets and covers the drawers and cabinets to help prevent spills of crumbs and liquids from falling off the edge of the counter. A standard countertop usually has an overhang of 1½ inches.
There are three main types of kitchen sinks: drop-in sinks, undermount sinks and farmhouse sinks. These types describe how the sink is mounted and installed. We'll cover these mounting styles below, as well as other less common styles and configurations.
A butler sink is a kitchen sink that was originally designed for the Butler's pantry in London. Butler sinks were designed to reduce straining or leaning on top of the counter to use the sink. This is why butler sinks display an apron front. Butler sinks are unique and add a simple and timeless feel to your kitchen.
Apron sinks are deep cut, like farmhouse sinks. The only difference is, an apron sink's front is exposed. That's why they're also called "apron front" sinks. Modern kitchens use apron sinks as highlight pieces, and for good reason.
“Apron sink,” “farm sink,” “apron-front sink,” and “farmhouse sink” are all appropriate designations.
TOP MOUNT SINK
One of the disadvantages of this style of sink is the 'lip' it creates on top of the benchtop, meaning you won't be able to wipe directly into the sink. They can also trap crumbs around the edges.