Commercial Designers are Opting for Concrete Sinks: Here’s Why
The time has come to challenge the misconception that concrete is an unattractive and ordinary material primarily used in civil engineering. A new realm of concrete has emerged, revolutionizing our perception and utilization of this substance. This innovative form gives rise to extraordinary tables, sinks, countertops, desks, paneling, and more, enabling the creation of easily customizable spaces that enhance our daily lives.
Designers are drawn to this novel material due to its versatility and distinctiveness. Contractors appreciate its customizability, while architects embrace the unprecedented opportunities it presents. One of those opportunities is the commercial concrete sink.
Commercial bathrooms demand more: more style, better options, more durability. That’s why more and more pros are turning to concrete for the commercial restroom. Concrete combines advanced technology to render sinks and countertops lighter, stronger, and more artistically workable.
Furthermore, concrete sinks can be tailored to suit specific project requirements. Its properties can be augmented or adjusted by adding or removing components in the concrete mix, enhancing strength or flexibility, and style, for a specific design or particular item.
Why are commercial designers turning to concrete? It produces pieces that boast a bespoke, high-quality appearance and finish, perfectly tailored to real-life environments.
Concrete Sinks: The Commercial Designer’s Best Bet?
If you’ve been in any public space recently - like an airport, museum, hotel, or other mixed-use facility - you probably encountered a concrete sink in the bathroom.
In recent years, concrete sinks are being integrated into many commercial spaces for their versatility, durability, and overall aesthetic quality. In a place like a hotel lobby where thousands of people pass through the bathroom every month, designers have discovered that concrete is truly the best option for handling high traffic while maintaining style.
Not only do concrete sinks make a space feel instantly more modern and chic, but they achieve the clean and simple look that most commercial spaces emulate. Commercial concrete sinks can be easily dressed up or down, which is why they’ve grown in spaces of all styles–from the fanciest art museums to hustling and bustling train stations.
Benefits of Commercial Concrete Sinks
Concrete sinks are often considered the most suitable material for hospitality bathrooms due to several reasons:
1. Elegant Exclusivity
Concrete has a warm, natural presence that provides a sense of exclusivity and refinement in a commercial space. It’s all about attention to details and interfacing with people in an elegant manner through all touchpoints – even the restroom.
2. Tailored Functionality
Creating a custom sink to meet the very specific needs of an environment and puts the designer in the driver’s seat. You can choose counter length and depth, plus the apron height. You can choose the basin size, shape, quantity, and placement. You can customize the color and finish. You can handpick your hardware instead of being beholden to proprietary solutions. You can add trash cutouts or baby changing stations, or anything else you can dream up.
3. Durability
Concrete is highly damage-resistant and is a sustainable choice for high-traffic commercial areas where restrooms are used by scores of guests day in and day out.
4. Ease of Maintenance
Concrete is easy to clean thanks to seamless integration of the countertop into the sink basin (no seams, joints, or crevices). The concrete itself is sealed so it is moisture resistant and stain resistant. You can count on commercial concrete sinks to remain in excellent condition for a long time.
5. Sustainability
Concrete sinks are created using natural materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. This keeps their environmental impact relatively low. Because of their long shelf life, they outlast other options, thus decreasing their environmental impact.
6. Noise Reduction
Concrete absorbs sound vibrations, which minimizes echoing and creates a more tranquil atmosphere for guests. These soundproofing qualities are always a consideration in a commercial setting, so concrete is one of the best multi-tasking options available.
7. Personalized Flourishes
Nuanced aesthetic features can be added to your concrete sink to breathe some personality into the restroom. This approach also helps you echo broader design themes throughout the space in the restroom. Use embossing or debossing, stenciling, or acid etching to display logos, images, words, or other graphical elements. Select unique finishes, textures, or patterns for unforgettable design. Choose a distinct color rather than sticking with gray or beige.
Looking for a Concrete Sink Provider? How We Can Help
If you’re sold on the concept of concrete commercial sinks, our team at Trueform Concrete can help you bring any idea to life. From requesting samples to meeting with our expert consultants and designing your unique project, we will assist you every step of the way to deliver the ideal, five-star concrete sink for any commercial space.
Get in touch with us today to talk about your next project and how concrete can transform it for the better.
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