{"id":5356,"date":"2021-07-29T22:12:44","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T22:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcworkshop.com\/?p=5356"},"modified":"2021-07-29T22:12:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-29T22:12:44","slug":"sink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcworkshop.com\/sink\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Sink?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A sink is a plumbing fixture<\/a> that is installed in kitchens, bathrooms, the bar or laundry. Also known as a washbasin, hand basin, basin, washbowl or sinker, a sink is an essential accessory in any home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it is washing your hands, rinsing produce, washing up after meals or pampering yourself, choosing the right sink for your home can make a huge difference in terms of functionality and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, a sink features faucets or taps that provide cold and hot water. They may also have a spray feature that allows quicker rinsing. A sink has a drain that helps to eliminate the used water. The drain may include a shut-off device, a strainer and a device to prevent the drain from overflowing. Some sinks may also feature a soap dispenser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re planning to install a new sink in your home then there are a few things that you must consider such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Location of the Sink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Kitchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a kitchen sink, then you must choose one that is very sturdy, durable and can endure rough use, while being long-lasting. A kitchen sink bears the brunt of all the stuff you throw into it\u2014dishes, pots, pans, bakeware, utensils, etc.; all take a toll on the sink. So, the sink that you install in your kitchen must be able to handle the everyday wear and tear of handling all your dirty dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Bathroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like the kitchen sink, the sink in the bathrooms undergo wear and tear too, but of a different kind. Right from toothpaste, personal care products, hair care products, cosmetics to dryers and hot curling irons, the bathroom sink is subjected to plenty of use and abuse, day in and day out. And, in general, bathroom sinks focus on decorative styles or ones that are easy to clean and maintain and often, both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Typically installed in wet bars, bar sinks are also installed in kitchens and used as prep sinks. Bar sinks are quite small in size and come in unique shapes. They are meant to be functional, as well as decorative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Laundry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are similar to kitchen sinks; however, they are installed usually in laundry rooms. While the sizes of laundry sinks differ, the focus of these sinks is on durability and they should be able to handle washing hands, mud, stains, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sinks come in a wide range of materials, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n