Vanity top tips

[Corry]

we are installing a new vanity and want to have a vanity top instead of a countertop and a sink.

The choice is a little complicated due to all the new styles out there.

Can you please give us some vanity top tips?

[home improvement guy]

Vanity tops are a good choice in general, since the sink and countertop are one self-supporting unit. Design-wise, this allows for a sleek look since the sink is a seamless depression in the top itself. The design not only can create a unique-looking sink, it also allows for easy cleanups.

The big choice will be picking out the material. Here are four popular materials that I like for vanity tops:

GLASS

Thick cast glass tops can provide a contemporary look, especially if you install back lighting.

VITREOUS CHINA

Traditional beauty in an affordable package.

SOLID SURFACE

Strong manmade composite material available in many different sizes.

ENAMELED CAST IRON

Elegant while strong, cast iron is also a green material, making it a top choice for a vanity top.