Opinions on vanity sinks that have raised bowls(vessel sinks).
BiggarView said
10:59 AM Feb 11, 2017
As we weigh various rigs in our search, one thing that pops up in some mfrs designs is raised bowl or vessel sinks in the bathrooms. To me they would seem to be a potential maintenance risk (yeah I know, what isn't in a rolling earthquake zone) It just seems to me that a surface mounted or undermounted sink would be more durable. So to those of you out there with such sinks installed, can you relate your experience with them? Aside from extra counterspace and aesthetic appeal which are the only pluses I can discern, have you found them to be solid in actual use?
-- Edited by BiggarView on Sunday 12th of February 2017 01:05:55 PM
Lynn and Ed said
11:53 AM Feb 11, 2017
We have a vessel sink and beyond the extra counter space and aesthetic appeal (both which are very nice), we like the added height of the sink. We actually had our manufacturer make all counters (e.g., kitchen, bathroom) two inches taller than typical as well as installed the vessel sink. We very much like the taller height, with me being 5’8” and Ed 6’3” – individuals that are a bit shorter might not find that an added advantage, but likely not a disadvantage. If I were purchasing another RV, I would install the vessel sink (i.e., our experience has only been positive). But with all things RV, opinions will vary.
Neil and Connie said
01:23 PM Feb 11, 2017
It's bolted down so the rolling earthquake problem isn't a problem at all…and as Lynn said the extra height is very nice. We also think it looks better than the recessed one and gives both more counter space and more under counter storage space than the below the counter type.
Cindy T said
07:01 PM Feb 11, 2017
My husband installed a granite counter top and a vessel sink in our bathroom. We really like it from both a design & functionality perspective, haven't had any problems with it.
Cummins12V98 said
09:45 AM Feb 12, 2017
"It's bolted down"
Do you know this for a FACT? Every Vessels sink that was installed over the years on the Dental clinics I built were top set and secured with adhesive caulking.
bjoyce said
11:09 AM Feb 12, 2017
Wow, people actually like vessel sinks! Maybe because I have hairy hands and am short, but I splash water on the counter more with a vessel sink than a recessed one.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Sunday 12th of February 2017 11:09:46 AM
PrairieRV said
02:46 PM Feb 12, 2017
bjoyce wrote:
Wow, people actually like vessel sinks! Maybe because I have hairy hands and am short, but I splash water on the counter more with a vessel sink than a recessed one.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Sunday 12th of February 2017 11:09:46 AM
I agree. I have used vessel sinks at hotels and don't like them. But I'm short and the edge of the bowl is just too high for me.
RonC said
09:53 PM Feb 12, 2017
I don't have one, but I think I would like one. I'll put it on the list.
Howard said
07:28 AM Feb 13, 2017
As mentioned, opinions will vary. We just don't care for them. Wouldn't have one in a house or an RV.
Bill and Linda said
04:59 PM Feb 13, 2017
This doesn't, in our opinion, rise to the importance of selecting "H" rated tires, but we don't care for them. But that's just personal preference. One reason: well if any water gets on the top of vanity then you have to mop it up with a towel. Can't just push most of the water back in the sink. They, by their very nature, are taller and that can be less accommodating to some. We made an active decision not to have one. But, its a choice and either one is fine as long as you like the choice. But I have been told of "leaks" by those that have them but have no personal experience with those leaks.
Lynn and Ed said
05:50 PM Feb 14, 2017
Brian & Cindi, As Bill said, the decision is more about personal preference. Those that replied above and have vessel sinks like them, other respondents do not have them nor would they choose to have one in the future for various reasons. If you do choose to have a vessel sink, I would suggest one that is deep (for that matter any sink) unless you don’t mind water splashing on the counter. I would also suggest a substantial sink (thick glass or other strong material) – as you rightfully stated that things in an RV need to be able to handle more abuse than in a S&B. For example, our vessel sink is made of thick glass and it would likely take a sledge hammer to damage the sink [I have no plans to test that theory ].
phyllen said
08:52 AM Feb 17, 2017
We have one in our Open Range. It's okay. Water doesn't splash out, have more room on the counter. My only issue is that it's a dark, dark brown...almost black. Just can't keep it clean looking. Constantly scrubbing it out.
BiggarView said
10:58 AM Feb 17, 2017
Lynn & Ed, as personal preference goes, We're sort of ambivalent. That said, as a preference we like the "regular" sink over a vessel sink as long as it's not some cheap plastic or acrylic one in lieu of a stainless steel or corian type bowl. Agree any vessel sink needs to made out of something solid and I have inspected vessel sinks to safisfy my curiousity as to their build quality. We certainly wouldn't rule a out rig on something as comparatively inconsequential as a vessel sink, just poking around for anecdotal evidence of potential maintenance issues. Bill is right, we want (well I, Cindi has handed off/deferred the technical stuff to me) to pay more attention on the more substanial items like H rated tires etc but that is another subject.
As we weigh various rigs in our search, one thing that pops up in some mfrs designs is raised bowl or vessel sinks in the bathrooms. To me they would seem to be a potential maintenance risk (yeah I know, what isn't in a rolling earthquake zone) It just seems to me that a surface mounted or undermounted sink would be more durable. So to those of you out there with such sinks installed, can you relate your experience with them? Aside from extra counterspace and aesthetic appeal which are the only pluses I can discern, have you found them to be solid in actual use?
-- Edited by BiggarView on Sunday 12th of February 2017 01:05:55 PM
We have a vessel sink and beyond the extra counter space and aesthetic appeal (both which are very nice), we like the added height of the sink. We actually had our manufacturer make all counters (e.g., kitchen, bathroom) two inches taller than typical as well as installed the vessel sink. We very much like the taller height, with me being 5’8” and Ed 6’3” – individuals that are a bit shorter might not find that an added advantage, but likely not a disadvantage. If I were purchasing another RV, I would install the vessel sink (i.e., our experience has only been positive). But with all things RV, opinions will vary.
It's bolted down so the rolling earthquake problem isn't a problem at all…and as Lynn said the extra height is very nice. We also think it looks better than the recessed one and gives both more counter space and more under counter storage space than the below the counter type.
Do you know this for a FACT? Every Vessels sink that was installed over the years on the Dental clinics I built were top set and secured with adhesive caulking.
Wow, people actually like vessel sinks! Maybe because I have hairy hands and am short, but I splash water on the counter more with a vessel sink than a recessed one.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Sunday 12th of February 2017 11:09:46 AM
I agree. I have used vessel sinks at hotels and don't like them. But I'm short and the edge of the bowl is just too high for me.
As mentioned, opinions will vary. We just don't care for them. Wouldn't have one in a house or an RV.
This doesn't, in our opinion, rise to the importance of selecting "H" rated tires, but we don't care for them. But that's just personal preference. One reason: well if any water gets on the top of vanity then you have to mop it up with a towel. Can't just push most of the water back in the sink. They, by their very nature, are taller and that can be less accommodating to some. We made an active decision not to have one. But, its a choice and either one is fine as long as you like the choice. But I have been told of "leaks" by those that have them but have no personal experience with those leaks.
Brian & Cindi, As Bill said, the decision is more about personal preference. Those that replied above and have vessel sinks like them, other respondents do not have them nor would they choose to have one in the future for various reasons. If you do choose to have a vessel sink, I would suggest one that is deep (for that matter any sink) unless you don’t mind water splashing on the counter. I would also suggest a substantial sink (thick glass or other strong material) – as you rightfully stated that things in an RV need to be able to handle more abuse than in a S&B. For example, our vessel sink is made of thick glass and it would likely take a sledge hammer to damage the sink [I have no plans to test that theory
].
Lynn & Ed, as personal preference goes, We're sort of ambivalent. That said, as a preference we like the "regular" sink over a vessel sink as long as it's not some cheap plastic or acrylic one in lieu of a stainless steel or corian type bowl. Agree any vessel sink needs to made out of something solid and I have inspected vessel sinks to safisfy my curiousity as to their build quality. We certainly wouldn't rule a out rig on something as comparatively inconsequential as a vessel sink, just poking around for anecdotal evidence of potential maintenance issues. Bill is right, we want (well I, Cindi has handed off/deferred the technical stuff to me
) to pay more attention on the more substanial items like H rated tires etc but that is another subject
.
Brian