New Materials in Bathroom Design
Lucite, Resin and Quartz Bathtubs, Sinks and Vanity Tops
Oct 21, 2009
New and innovative materials are being used in more ways than ever to bring new life to bathroom sinks, tubs and vanities. Choices for modern bathroom fixtures have never been more plentiful, more colorful, or easier to maintain.
Lucite Sinks and Bathtubs
Lucite is a poly resin material, sometimes referred to as acrylic glass. Long used in furniture design, lucite gets new life in today’s modern bathroom. Brightly colored, semi-translucent lucite is being used to create freestanding bathtubs and integral counters and sinks. Shapes are frequently rectangular, with clean lines and edges, enhancing modern design appeal. The counters and tubs are frequently made solely of lucite, bringing large blocks of color and light to the space.
Counters can be under lit for a glowing, nightlife effect, or left as is for a wide splash of color. Chromatherapy can be added to lucite tubs to enhance their affect and add a spa like feel to the bathroom.
Lucite can scratch easily, so care should be taken to avoid harsh cleaning products or rough cleaning implements.
Resin Sinks and Counters
Similar in composition to lucite, resin has long been used in bathroom design in the form of sinks and counters. Vessel sinks and under lit counters are common in many modern bathrooms. Today’s new technologies allow for these sinks to be made in any color, at the request of the homeowner. This allows for matching colors of glass tiles, pendant lights, or wall hung art.
Some companies, like Neo Metro, will combine resin with stainless steel sinks and stands for a truly unique look. Combing a resin vessel sink with a stainless pedestal leg can make the most of a small bathroom, without need of a traditional china pedestal sink.
Quartz Tubs and Countertops
Quartz counters, a mixture of crushed natural stone and resin, are becoming increasingly popular for their durability and ease of cleaning. New bright colors, like orange and lime green, as well as a bright, true red, offer homeowners more choices and ways to bring color and life to the bathroom.
Homeowners hoping to use this low maintenance material elsewhere in the bathroom, can look to Palazzo for new, freestanding quartz bathtubs. Quartz tubs have the look and feel of limestone, chiseled granite and metal, but at both the fraction of the cost and the weight. Homeowners desiring a copper, or stone tub, but unable to use one due to their extreme weights, may find quartz tubs to be an attractive option. Quartz tubs are available in multiple sizes, colors and styles ensuring that they will fit any space or design. Copper, steel, limestone, granite, as well as plain whites and creams are just a few of the styles available for use.
By using new and innovative materials in the bathroom design, homeowners are now able to realize their dream bathroom, no matter what shape it takes. Visit a plumbing showroom today to see these products, and begin designing today.
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