Pros and cons of Oceana glass bathroom and kitchen sinks.
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KATE WEST
4 years agoRelated Discussions
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4 years agoKATE WEST
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4 years agoKATE WEST
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PROBeth H. :
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI also had the Oceana sink in one of the bathrooms. (I've since went w/another design option). I had it for quite awhile and never had any issues with it. Although I think my son hit something against it and caused a slight fissure. it never leaked. It's a beautiful sink. easy to clean with Windex.
I did find an old picture of the bathroom w/the sink.
KATE WEST
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Beth H. :
4 years agoHere's their website w/dealer info
https://jsgoceana.com/product/15in-vessel-glass-sink/
just saw them on Wayfair. (the price has gone up considerably since I had mine!)
The black nickel kitchen sink is beautifulhttps://jsgoceana.com/product/oceana-undermount-seconds/
Kate, about 12 years ago I had a custom glass blown sink done for our then master bath. (a guy in colorado did it. one of a kind ) It was beautiful. easy to care for too. Of course since it's an art piece the cost was a bit higher than the Oceana, but just thought you'd like to see it
KATE WEST
4 years ago
PRODiane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.
4 years agoBeautiful sink, but not appropriate for a kitchen. I agree with chiflipper that glass sinks and lavatories are drop-dead gorgeous when backlit. I've used step lights turned upside-down to achieve the lighting (like the powder room below). For a kitchen prep sink, you can choose stainless, quartz, or any other material. If it is truly a prep sink, it should have a drain large enough for a disposal. You can use a countertop-mounted air switch for the disposal. Good luck with your project!
KATE WEST thanked Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.KATE WEST
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