Question about installing a rectangular vessel sink

8 years ago

Hi all!

We're currently remodeling our master bathroom and will be installing two rectangular vessel sinks (this one: http://a.co/d/iqiNdPT). They've got square outer sides that sit flush on the counter.

Well, mostly flush - water could easily work it's way under the edge and get dirty over time.

What's the best practice here? Should I simply apply silicon caulk around the base of the sink? Or is there a better way to do this? Or, no caulk at all?

My sinks are admittedly inexpensive and came with no instructions, so trying to figure out the best way to do this.

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PRO
HALLETT & Co.
8 years ago
Have you ever had a vessel sink? Nothing I would ever want in a master bedroom- too hard to clean around. If you are set on it, yes white silicone around the entire base of the sink.
Jason Lang
Original Author
8 years ago
We specifically chose this particular style of vessel sink because we've experienced it being rather easy to maintain—agree that many bowl style vessel sinks are a pain.

I guess I'll proceed with the silicon around the base!
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MongoCT
8 years ago
If there are no spcific instruction from the manufacturer, I'd prefer to dry set the sink in place, mark the perimeter with blue tape, then pull the sink and run a bead of silicon just inside the tape. Set the sink, bedding it into the silicone. Clean up any squeeze out, then pull the tape.
PRO
Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
I happen to like vessel sinks as for that one just run a bead of silcone very close to the edge when having it installed and it should be fine