How To Make A Concrete Bathroom Sink

How To Make A Concrete Bathroom Sink

You get to choose the size, shape, color, and surface texture, so you can have a sink that fits perfectly, size-wise, into your space and suits your home style-wise. The look of concrete works with a wide range of design styles—rustic or contemporary, traditional or hip. And unlike most marble, granite, and engineered stone, which often has to be shipped from abroad, concrete is made of locally sourced material—gravel rock, sand, and cement—and thus has a smaller carbon footprint.

What are the disadvantages of a concrete sink?

Perfectionists need not apply. Concrete has natural variations in color and texture that might irk those looking for a uniform look, and it will show wear—or, to use a more appealing expression, develop a patina.

But the main drawback, as Cheng points out, is that "no matter what you put in your concrete, it'll never be as hard as granite or engineered stone. Concrete is more like limestone in terms of hardness." That means it's porous and must be treated to prevent staining and discoloration. It also means that the surface is fairly easily scratched and nicked.

Above: One of our all-time favorite projects, The Floating Farmhouse in Upstate New York, enlists a vintage, farmhouse-style concrete sink (and polished concrete floors).

Can you use a concrete sink in the kitchen?

"I've never recommended putting a concrete sink in a kitchen," says Cheng. "The finish just won't hold up over time, owing to the constant abrasion from pots, food chemicals, and harsh cleansers." Nevertheless, many people are indeed installing concrete sinks in their kitchens and embracing the well-worn look that might come along with it.

For those less tolerant of imperfection, however, the bathroom provides a gentler home for the concrete sink; there, it's subjected to little more than tooth-brushing and face-washing.

What types of concrete sinks are available?

The great thing about concrete sinks is that, when customized, they can be made in whatever length, width, and depth you want. And the style is variable too: Cheng often creates long trough sinks with two spigots for the bathroom, so that family members can share the space. Double sinks are also an option, as are vessel sinks, especially in smaller baths or powder rooms.

Above: A simple concrete sink in the Paris apartment of an architect and an artist; see At Home with an Artful Couple in the South of Paris for more.

How To Make A Concrete Bathroom Sink

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