Vanity Height With Above Counter Basin

The vessel sink basin rests completely on top of the counter or vanity when people think of vessel sinks this is the version they usually have in mind.

Vanity height with above counter basin.

Normally would install it 850mm above floor level and be done with it. After a drain hole of 1 5 8 to 1 3 4 is drilled no additional cutting of the countertop is required. Learn more about the different types of basins below. And there is always a but my wall hung vanities have ceramic above counter basins that are 100mm high.

Reece have a wide range over above counter basins to suit any bathroom or interior trend that are designed to sit on top of your bathroom vanity unit. Bathroom basins can be divided into 6 basic types. So in my case would you install the vanity to 850mm an have the basin at 950mm high or would you install the vanity at 800mm to have an overall height of 900mm. A raised basin or vessel sink calls for a lower vanity to bring its top edge or rim to a comfortable height.

For vessel or semi inset basins the vanity height should be at the lower end of the scale to allow for the height of the basin whereas for an inset basin sits flush with the top of the vanity a height of 870 900mm is best. It is important to get the right mixer for the type of basin chosen as they are not all suited for each other. How far a particular sink s rim sits from the finished floor is what counts so calculate the basin s installed height plus the vanity s height if you aren t using an all in one unit.