belfast sink in bathroom

[frugal]

Hello first post so here goes...

The better half would like to use a belfast sink as a basin in an ensuite. Idea is to sit on a shelf (made from offcut of 38mm solid oak worktop) within an alcove in the room. Taps would be wall mounted. I must admit I like the idea but am worried about the waste. Is it possible to get a 1.5" chromed bottle trap or similar that won't look a mess if visible? Is there a good reason for not using a belfast sink as a basin?

Suggestions welcome...

Cheers Mark

 

[WHPES]

Yes, McAlpine code C100AR-CP chrome 1 1/2" bottle trap

Is it for bathing the baby?

Problem is it takes a lot of water to make it deep enought for washing and also to stay warm enough due to the surface area of the base of the sink.

You can get basins similar in appearance to Belfast Sinks see Taps UK - Bathroom & Kitchen plumbing solution. Supplier of Astracast, Rangemaster, Mira, Smeg, Europa, Franke sinks and taps

 

[frugal]

Many thanks for links (good prices) and advice.

Funny you should mention the baby - but I think he's already getting too big.

Cheers Mark

 

[Jock Spanners]

Thomas is definitely too big Mark. He could always use the shower!

How about this one:

Kitchen Appliances - Sinks - Ceramic | CDA

The ones without an ugly overflow are known as 'London' or 'Butler' sinks like this one:
Villeroy & Boch BUTLER 60 Belfast Ceramic Sink at Sinks-Taps.com

I think the best way to mount it would be to use some heavy 90 degree angle brackets (my blacksmith mate could make them if necessary). You could attach them to vertical studding or even straight on to the brickwork and then rout a couple of channels in the oak surface (under the basin). That way the brackets would take all the weight. Such sinks aren't usually drilled for attachment to walls (unlike pedestal sinks) and 30kg is a hell of a weight!

 

[frugal]

hello (Duncan?).

I must admit I like the inbuilt waste! Brackets sounds a good idea. Thinking of Franke BAK10 (discontinued but narrow).

Cheers Mark

 

[Jock Spanners]

I like that one too - it's small and neat - and it has wall mounting holes. See you in the morning.