Basin Replacement & Installation
As a plumber with years of experiencing and having the chance to work with hundreds of homeowners yearly, we get asked a lot about how to choose the right type of basin that can best fit their home.
Before heading down to any sanitary ware shop, it would be good to understand the below few items before making your way down.
Dimension
Take a measuring tape and measure the dimensions of the allowable space that you can fit your basin. Visualise roughly how big or small the basin needs to be to comfortably adapt to your daily lifestyle necessities.
The last thing you want is to buy a basin too big in size and unable to fit into your bathroom space.
Design
If you’re spending quite a bit on your renovation, it would be good to know your options when buying your basin. Basin comes in both top-mounted and under-mounted. Both have their pros and cons and by understanding them, you can make a more sound decision.
Budget
Search online and have a rough understanding of the price range of various types of basins. Prices can differ from brand to shape and countries make.
By knowing a budget that you can work with, you can explore more choices when you’re visiting the sanitary ware shop.
Under-mount Basin
Under-mount Basin, as it name suggests, is a basin sitting below the tabletop. This type of basin is much loved by families that have a small corner toilet tabletop.
| Benefits | Cons |
|---|---|
| Cleaning Is Easy
As there are no hard-to-reach areas, cleaning an under-mount basin is a breeze | Hard to install & Difficult to Replace
Without professional help, installing an under-mount basin will be difficult as you will need to lift the tabletop first before installing the basin. Depending on warranty of your tabletop, your warranty might be void damages are incurred during the installation and replacement |
| More Usable Area
With the basin sitting below the tabletop, you will have more space to put toiletries | |
| Comes in One Piece
Some under-mount basin comes in one piece together with the tabletop making the design look sleeker. |
Top-mount Basin
Top-mount Basin, are basins sitting ontop of the tabletop. This type of basin comes in a wide variety of colours and design.
| Benefits | Cons |
|---|---|
| Wide Range Of Selection
There are plenty of shapes, design and colours to choose from | Less Usable Space
With the basin sitting above the tabletop, you will experience less usable space when compared to an under-mount basin |
| Easy to Replace & Install
Installing a top mount basin is much easier. Any qualitified plumber can do the job easily. | Dimension is Important
As we mention earlier, the sky is the limit. You will need proper dimension when you purchase to avoid buying too big a size of an basin. |
Basin Services & Rates
| DESCRIPTION | UNIT PRICE |
|---|---|
| Supply Labour to install Basin | From S$150+ |
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