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    Sink selection guide

    Choosing the Right Crete Sink

    The best place to start is not with color. It is with the way the sink needs to work in the room.

    Crete sinks are available in vessel, wall-mounted, and console configurations. This guide will help you narrow the collection by installation type, available space, faucet setup, and how you want the finished bathroom to function.

    Start with the installation type

    The biggest difference between Crete sink models is how they meet the room.

    Concrete vessel sink installed on a vanity countertop

    Vessel sinks

    Installed on top of the countertop, vessel sinks are a good fit when the project includes a vanity or counter and the sink is intended to become a visible part of the material palette.

    Explore vessel sinks
    Wall-mounted concrete sink floating off the wall

    Wall-mounted sinks

    Mounted directly to the wall, these models leave the floor area open and eliminate the need for a conventional vanity beneath the sink. The collection includes compact models, larger wall-hung sinks, corner configurations, and accessible options.

    Explore wall-mounted sinks
    Concrete console sink on a freestanding steel stand

    Console sinks

    Console configurations pair a Crete concrete sink with a freestanding steel stand, creating a complete open-base sink installation.

    Explore console sinks

    Think about how much space you have

    Once the installation type is clear, compare the fixed dimensions of the available models with the room.

    Crete sink dimensions and drain locations are determined by the model, so select a sink whose specifications already work with the available wall, countertop, plumbing, and circulation space. Review the product specification sheet before ordering.

    • Available wall or counter width
    • Sink depth
    • Finished sink height
    • Drain location
    • Plumbing location
    • Clearance around the sink
    • Required mounting or support system

    Decide how the faucet will be installed

    Faucet planning can help narrow the sink selection. Depending on the model, the project may use a wall-mounted faucet or a deck-mounted faucet configuration.

    Some Crete wall-mounted models offer multiple faucet-hole configurations, while vessel sinks typically pair with a vessel-height or wall-mounted faucet.

    Always confirm faucet compatibility against the individual product page and specification sheet before purchasing fixtures.

    Consider what the room needs from the sink

    Different models solve different layout problems.

    Compact bathroom or powder room

    Look at smaller-footprint vessel or wall-mounted models.

    Browse the collection

    Need useful counter space

    Look at models with integrated surface area, such as the appropriate Maya configuration.

    Wall-mounted sinks

    Corner installation

    Consider Maya Left or Maya Right depending on the room layout.

    Maya Left corner sink

    Open floor area beneath the sink

    Consider a wall-mounted or console configuration.

    Console sinks

    Accessible bathroom layout

    Review the models we identify as accessible on the site, such as the Iris wall-mounted ADA sink.

    Iris wall-mounted ADA sink

    Then choose the model

    Once the installation type, room dimensions, and faucet setup are established, compare individual models by form and proportion. Each product page is the place to confirm:

    • Exact dimensions
    • Weight
    • Drain opening
    • Faucet configuration
    • Installation type
    • Certification information
    • Spec sheet
    • Installation guide
    • Lead time

    Then choose the color

    Every Crete design is available in a broad range of integral concrete colors. Color should be selected after the model and installation requirements are understood.

    Screens are useful for narrowing options, but physical samples are the best way to compare a color with the tile, stone, millwork, fixtures, and lighting in the actual project.

    Choosing a vessel sink?

    If you have decided that a vessel sink is right for the project, continue with our Concrete Vessel Sink Buying Guide.

    It covers vessel-specific considerations including sizing, weight, countertop support, drains, faucets, installation, samples, and lead time.

    Read the Concrete Vessel Sink Buying Guide

    Ready to narrow it down?

    Explore the collection, compare specifications, or contact Crete if you need help determining which model works for the project.