Wood Sinks

Your choice of sink is important to make quite an impact on the overall design of your bathroom. While it is important that you ensure that it will be able to function properly, you need not stick to the plain and too traditional choice of bathroom sinks that you usually see on many residential homes years before. In fact, if you are bold enough to experiment with an entirely different material, you will probably be surprised as to how it can help give your bathroom that instant facelift it needs.

Among the striking alternatives available for you are wood sinks that never fails to add a wonderful elegance and a highly unique addition to any bathroom design. One of the cardinal rules in renovating a bathroom is to make sure that all the fittings and fixtures will be in proportion with the room’s size. And since wood sinks are readily available in various shapes and sizes, you can definitely find one that would best suit your needs and design requirements. Wood sinks are fast becoming a popular choice among residential owners to have a specific ‘natural and neutral’ theme on their bathrooms and those who are adventurous enough to infuse an organic twist and an out of the box style to create more visual impact and texture into the room.

The popular materials used in making wood sinks are oak and teak, as they are known to be highly resilient and durable to withstand the daily wear. The main concern when using wood sinks is its constant exposure to water, which can of course cause premature damage and greatly affect its longevity. However, this can be easily remedied since most of the wood vessel sink fixtures available today are completely sealed to prevent water from seeping into the grains using multiple coats of varnish and then beautifully stained to a natural finish to ensure outmost durability and preserve its natural beauty. Most manufacturers prefer to use the varnish, which are naturally derived from Rhus Verniciflua Stokes, or what is popularly known as the varnish tree that effectively creates a barrier between the water and the wood sink for a perfect seal. Most of the hardwood used is kiln dried to further enhance its strength. One of the charming characteristics of wood is its ability to change color and darken after some time that gives off a more elegant character to it.

Still, no matter how tough your sink material is, it would still require maintenance care it you truly want to it last to a great number of years. Most experts recommend the use of a mild anti-bacterial liquid soap and a soft sponge to thoroughly clean your wood sink. It is not advisable to use any harsh chemicals, abrasives, and bleach in scouring the surface, as it can affect the finish and mar the natural beauty of your sink. So what if you encounter for clogs and drainage problems? You need to carefully pour the chemical used directly into the sink’s drain in order to prevent its contact to the wooden sink surfaces. You should also avoid pouring or putting hot items directly on the sink. Taking wipe to wipe the water spots on the surface of the wood when the sink is not in use would also become one of the most viable preventive measures you can use to prevent the formation of unsightly marks on the wood.

Your wood sink can no doubt easily take center stage among the various fixtures of your bathroom and create that distinct look that will further reflect your very own personal style. So why settle for the predictable ceramic sink, when you know that there are undeniable more interesting and highly appealing alternatives out there.