Laundry sinks are intended to handle some dirty chores, like pre-soaking mud-soaked clothing (or pets) or stashing really messy laundry until you can run them through the washing machine. These tough tubs are also used for cleaning things that can't go into your washing machine, like grimy machine parts, paint rollers, and gardening tools. The deep sink is a great place to fill up a mop bucket so you can keep your kitchen sink clean.
Laundry sinks make sense for any home, but just like the many uses for them, you also have many choices. Here are some things to consider when you shopping for laundry sinks.
Size
With laundry sinks, bigger is always better. After all, the whole reason you're buying the oversized sink is to give yourself an additional water basin that can handle bigger chores. These sinks come in different sizes, shapes, and depths. The average laundry sink is about 22 to 25 inches deep and can accommodate about 22 gallons. You can get a commercial sized laundry sink, like the Whitehaus Noah's or Elkay Pursuit, as wide as 36 inches. If you are short on space, the Kohler Park Falls is just 17 ½" x 15 ¼", and 12 ½" deep. The Park Falls comes in 18 colors to coordinate with your laundry room décor (yes, did you ever imagine you would use "laundry room" and "décor" together?).
Your sink can also have a gentler side. If you have a lot of handwashables, think about adding a sink just for this function. The Hydro Systems Delicate Acrylic Touch features a deep basin with either a washboard or smooth slope interior and a drying shelf. You can even add an optional forced-air aeration system to churn up millions of agitating bubbles for washing those delicate items.
Style
Laundry sinks are designed in three styles: freestanding, drop-in, and wall-mounted.
Freestanding sinks are supported on four legs. These all-in-one units are easy to install and require no cabinetry. The Foremost Everest laundry tub adds style to this type of laundry sink. The freestanding design features the sink built into an attractive cabinet and finishes it off with a china countertop, so your laundry sink looks more like a bathroom vanity than a washtub.
Drop-in sinks are designed to install in a cabinet, like a kitchen or bathroom sink. The sink can be undermounted or self-rimmed, depending on your preference. Undemounted laundry sinks are seamless while the self-rimmed style has the slight lip at the top. Kohler is known as a leader in creative fixtures and provides stylish options for drop-in laundry sinks, like the stainless steel Kohler Undertone or the round Tandem, which comes in 17 colors, including the brilliant blue Iron Cobalt. The function-friendly Tandem also includes a soaking pan, laundry tray, and bottom basin rack to give you moveable work areas for soaking, spot treating, and other laundry chores.
Wall-mounted sinks are attached to the wall so you can install them at the height you want and add more storage underneath. You need to add some wall supports to secure the wall-mounted sink. This style also includes a backsplash, which enhances the look of the sink.
Material
Forget about the old plastic washtub in your mother's laundry room. Today's laundry sinks come in a variety of attractive, durable materials, including stainless steel, cast iron, stone, porcelain, hardened plastic, and even glass. While appearance is important, the sink must be durable. Remember that you are likely going to use harsh chemicals in this sink, like bleach and turpentine, so look for a sink that is tough enough to handle all the jobs you need it to do. Look for a sink that will resist scratching, burning, and staining.
By Benjamin E Hardy
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