This easy to follow introduction to bathroom basins will help you find the perfect style of basin to truly compliment your new bathroom or vanity. Bathroom basins can be divided into five different basic types - Wall basins, vanity basins, semi recessed basins, above counter basins and under counter basins. Most bathroom basins in Australia are available with a choice of either one or three tap holes. Three tap hole basins use conventional basin taps whereas one tap hole basins require the use of a basin mixer. Learn more about the different types of basins available at Caroma in this article. 

 

Bathroom Basins - Wall Basins

Wall basins are fixed directly to the wall with brackets, which does not require vanities for installation. These are ideal for saving space and offers a minimalist look to the bathroom. The basins can be enhanced with pedestals and shrouds to enhance the finish of the bathroom as well as to conceal plumbing. 

Caroma has a gorgeous range of wall basins side by side to select the best option for your space. Click here to see our collection of wall basins.  

 

Wall Basins - Pedestals

 

Wall Basins - Shrouds

A basin shroud has the same function as a basin pedestal but is shorter in length, designed only to conceal the plumbing fittings. The shroud also does not sit flush against the wall (there is a small gap).

 

 

 

 

Bathroom Basins - Vanity Basins

Vanity basins are designed to fit into vanity counters or console sinks. These basins are not standalone products (as are wall basins), but rather can be complimented by the vanity to create a functional bathroom experience. Vanity basins come in all the styles and materials available with standard bathroom sinks, and are built into the counter or installed separately. Vanities traditionally came with matching sinks or basins, but modern bathroom designs now favor mixed and even contrasting materials. This gives you a world of choices when it comes to choosing the perfect basin for your vanity area. Caroma is innovation at its best. We have vanity basin designs to suit any bathroom. Click here to view our range of vanity basins.

There are different types of Vanity basins such as: self-rimming vanity basin, above counter vanity basins, under-counter models. inset vanity basins and semi recessed vanity basins.
 

 

Self Rimming Vanity Basins

Installed directly into a vanity, with a self rimming design to fit flush to the top surface of the vanity. The rims are wide or flared defining the edges and slightly raised above the counter surface. The elevated rim helps control spills and protects the counter’s edge treatment. Most of them are drop-in, which means that they fit into pre-cut openings on the countertop.

 

 

Above Counter Vanity Basins

These basins are installed on top of the vanity surface with the tap holes aligned with the drainage pipes. These bathroom basins are the easiest to install, since they do not require holes or advanced plumbing to mount in place. They are ideal for tall people because the rims are positioned above waist level. This design can also compensate for low counters in the bathroom.

Installed underneath the vanity level, creating a streamlined minimalist look. This design is the most secure, because the basin’s sides are protected from bumps and impact. However, this bathroom basin design is fairly complex to install because a custom-shaped cavity must be cut into the counter to accommodate the sink. Also, they only work with sturdy countertop materials that need no edge treatment, such as granite.

Bathroom Basins - Tapware & The Number of Tapholes

Most Basins come with the option of One, Two or Three Tapholes. Depending on your design preference, a suitable 3 Piece tapware Set, Tapware Mixer or Pillar Tap Set can be matched to your basin.

Click here to see Caroma's range of Tapware for your bathroom basin