Kitchen worktop in a bathroom. Possible plumbing problems?

[albertswearengen]

We are trying to spruce up our ensuite for as little as poss. At the moment we have a vanity unit that consists of a row of 3 kitchen cabinets with a worksurface and an inset sink. It looks better than it sounds and it's pretty good as there's lots of storage and a lovely big surface. We were thinking of changing the doors, putting in a good quality woodeffect laminate kitchen countertop and a bathroom countertop sink. I think it's a kitchen workstop that's there already.
Does anyone know whether or not there will be any problems with the plumbing of a countertop sink through the worktop. Bathroom worktops appear to be thinner than the kitchen ones but they all tend to be horrible shiney affairs.

there is a slim chance that the clamping screws will not be long enough. I expect they will be, but if not, screws are easy to buy. If you have a look at the basin manufacturer's fitting instructions first, they should tell you the max and min thickness of worktop. I have one fitted in a piece of kitchen worktop.

personally I am not a great enthusiast for pretend wood finishes.

kitchen worktops are usually 600mm deep. I have an idea that vanity units are usually 500mm.

Some of the basins are now semi-inset, with the front sticking out, which I prefer as it means toothpaste dribble and splashes are less likely to go on the worktop or the seal. Worktops are never improved by water.

Thanks for that. The vanity unit is 600mm deep as they are really kitchen cupboards. If pretend wood isn't your thing- what do you suggest looks good. I was going to buy Duropal laminate as they were recommended by a kitchen fitter as being top quality. Do you know if that is right?

dunno.

I have recently seen some worktop material with an extremely thick laminate or plastic coating, looks like 6mm or 8mm, but not seen the prices yet.

I prefer a pale mottled or marbled finish that will not easily show watermarks.

Cheers. I will kepp looking around. We have put it off so long I just want to get on with it now I have the bit between my teeth.