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One of the latest innovations in plumbing for bathrooms and kitchens is vessel sinks. The new age look of vessel sinks – basically a spicket and a giant bowl – provides a modern and very different feel to any room. It is also a throwback to the olden days when a giant bowl was the primary way individuals washed themselves. But the vessel sinks, unlike the old days, can provide continual fresh water as the spicket connects to the house water supply and the bowl has a drain in the bottom of it, providing a way for the old water to be carried away. Vessel sinks look great and are definitely different, but are they practical from a plumbing standpoint? The faucets are higher than normal in order to clear the high rim of the bowl. This may add to the remodeling job, especially in a smaller bathroom that has the bottom of a medicine cabinet in close proximity to the top of the vessel faucet. Because of the size of the sink and faucets, vessel units are not for everyone and every redecorating job. You have to make sure you have the space for such a unit and that it will not overpower the other décor of the bathroom. With kitchens, the distinctive style of the vessels make them an odd fits in some situations and much thought should be given before changing to a vessel system. Because vessel sinks go above the counter top, special vessel faucets are required for the remodeling project. These faucets are an extra expense and must be factored into any remodeling project. With a variety of sink choices, going to a vessel system is not always easy. Sink choices include: glass, stone, copper, china, resin, bronze, bamboo and stainless steel. There are vessel sink stands, as well as vanities, available. The appearance of the vessel sinks is awesome and can help set the mood for your room – the relaxation of bamboo, the elegance of china. Most vessel faucets come in a variety of choices: brushed, polished and matte. The plumbing benefits of vessel faucets include that the flow of water is consistent and the abrupt temperature changes that you get with standard faucets do not occur with the vessel units. For those individuals opting for a single-handle vessel system, many manufacturers include temperature-control mechanisms to keep burns from occurring. Vessel sink and vessel faucets are normally easy to clean, but the ease of cleaning really depends on the bowl surface you pick. One negative of vessel sinks is water splashing. Because of the height of the faucet, there is some water splashing whenever the faucet is turned on. This can be especially a problem if you have a smaller vessel sink, unable to handle the larger splash from the faucet. Another negative is the required plumbing. Because of the height of the faucets, you normally need an extra five to seven inches of connecting hoses to make the connection between water supply and the faucets. Dallas plumbing professionals know the pros and cons of each type of home appliance related to plumbing. To learn more visit: http://www.angieslist.com/.
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