Bathroom Vanity Tops

Bathroom vanity top is a counter made in a bathroom with a sink in it; hence it is also referred to as a bathroom vanity sink top. It is basically a shelf, which has shelves and/or drawers below the top. These shelves can be used as a medium to hide the pipes. With the bathroom vanity top installed, your vanity material will not have to wage a war with vanity material of other members of the house.

Bathroom vanity counter tops, till recent times, have remained one of the most neglected areas. However, people have now realized the importance of space utilization and bathroom decor. A word of caution: 'Invest in the bathroom vanity counter tops only if you intend to spend a couple of years in that house. Else it will be a sheer waste of money'.

What are Bathroom Vanity Tops Made of?

The bathroom vanity counter tops are available in a variety of material. They are discussed here below.

Wooden Bathroom Vanity Tops: Wood can be used to make the vanity tops. However it is not the best option for making the tops, as moisture present in the bathroom tends to ruin the wooden structure.

Plastic Bathroom Vanity Tops: Plastic and synthetic material wards off the moisture, hence they are increasingly used to make vanity tops. The variety available in plastic and synthetic is also galore. They are available in metallic, matte and glossy finishes. Normally, there are a number of electric appliances which are used in the bathroom. The heat of these appliances can ruin the plastic or synthetic laminates. Therefore, appropriate care should be taken while installing the electrical appliances.

Granite Bathroom Vanity Tops: Granite is one of the most long-lasting of the countertops. It is available in a number of colors. Color of the granite countertops are unaffected by heat and moisture. They are also scratch-resistant. They suit the bathroom the best, as the bacterial infection does not grow on them. It is necessary to procure the entire stock of granite at the same time, as no two pieces of granite look the same.

Marble Bathroom Vanity Tops: Marble ranks second to granite for bathroom vanity tops. Marble stones can be polished to shine well. Like granite, marble is also found in a range of colors, size and finishes. But marble is not scratch-resistant and also has a tendency to chip easily. It gets affected by acids, therefore care should be taken to wipe off anything that falls on it immediately.

Glass Bathroom Vanity Tops: Glass is used as a 'green alternative' to granite and marble, for making bathroom vanity tops. Glass bathroom vanity tops are available in myriad of colors, sizes and shapes to suit the taste of the wide range of clientèle it has. The biggest disadvantage with a glass vanity top is, that the space below the top, cannot be used as a bathroom storage space. The other disadvantage of glass vanity tops is, that glass is fragile and can break easily. Glass can get affected by heat and moisture in the bathroom. Hence, it might not be an economical option albeit it is a greener option. There are some glass vanity tops available, which are made from recycled glass. Porcelain or concrete is mixed with glass to manufacture tops as well.

Slate Bathroom Vanity Tops: Slate is one of the most durable of the materials used to make vanity tops. It is maintenance-free, water-proof and durable and does not get affected by acids. It is not scratch-proof, though with the use of mineral oil the scratches can disappear. But slate has a disadvantage. If exposed to very low temperature, the layers start separating from one another.

Each of the material used to make bathroom vanity tops come with their own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is very difficult to ascertain, what are the best bathroom vanity tops made of. It depends on personal choice, climatic conditions and budget of the buyer to choose bathroom vanity sink tops.