My vessel sink has an opening in the back - normal?
I just bought three vessel sinks to place on some old washstands in three different bathrooms. I wanted a sink with a deck-mounted faucet so I wouldn't have to bother with cleaning around a vessel faucet mounted directly on the washstands.
The sinks arrived today, and I discovered to my horror that they are open on the back!! These are not wall-mounted sinks, they were described as a "15" round vessel sink" accompanied by a photo showing the sink mounted on a countertop, about 3 or four inches out from the wall. Nothing gave me any idea that the back of this sink could be open.
Is this normal for this type of sink? If I keep the sink, how will I keep from getting water and gunk in that great big gaping opening in the back of the sink? There is no way to seal it. If I spill water on the top of the washstand, it can easily get into that opening and sit on the wooden top or possibly leak down the drain and supply holes in the wooden top. I'm assuming the plumber will seal those holes, or will he?
Here's a photo:
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9 years agolast modified: 9 years agobadgergal
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9 years agoBut isn't this an unworkable design? Therefore, would you have to use this sink only in a powder room or guest bath that's rarely used?
I planned to put these into bathrooms that get constant use. With a deck-mounted faucet, I can't see how water, soap, and gunk wouldn't run down the back of the sink and into the opening, making a mess that's not reachable to clean up.
(BTW, I called Homeclick, and they said they'd take them back and pay shipping, much to my relief. I have to wait for "approval," though. Sigh.)
Does anyone know if ALL vessel sinks with deck-mounted faucets are open in the back? I need a 15" round sink, and this one fit the bill, so I'm super-disappointed.
If anyone has a vessel sink and vessel faucet -- how hard is it to keep clean? I have messy persons in my house! Here's a photo of the sink from the side:
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