Vessel Sinks...what was done here was a copper vessel sink. It had a 3/4" flat lip all the way around so this vessel sink could be recessed.
Now with that being said...here are some things to look out for.
Being a hammered out copper sink it is not exactly level or even, but you probably bought it for the character anyway.
Vessel sinks do not have an overflow. If the water is let running it will overflow into the bath and house. Just something to be aware of.
Now the tough part...the drain! You need a vessel drain. It is not a standard drain assembly. Now if you install a vessel sink that sits on top of the counter top like most vessel sinks, you will buy an appropriate faucet that stands tall and comes with the appropriate drain. But...if you recess it as in our photo, finding a bronze vessel drain is not simple. The faucet came with a standard drain which will not work. Home Depot, Lowes and ALL the local specialty shops did not have one. A few are available on line but they are rare. It was surprising how many if not most were not even aware of the special drain required.
So before you get to far along with a vessel sink, make sure you have the drain that goes with your sink in the finish you want!!!




