Lavatory, or vanity, sinks are often the focal point of a bathroom. The bathroom sink is the most frequently used fixture in the room and comes in a nearly unlimited number of design options. Despite the wide variety of styles and components available, bathroom sinks all install in much the same way, and the installation of a bathroom sink is a project that just about any do-it-yourselfer can accomplish. Join the At Home channel’s host, Jeff Wilson, as he installs a lavatory cabinet, undermount sink, countertop, faucet, and drain to complete our custom bathroom series.

This topic includes information related to lavatories and sinks that are installed in residential structures during construction. Sinks are fixtures, that in conjunction with a faucet are used for cleaning. Sinks are commonly referred to as lavatories in bathrooms. They are made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, enameled steel or cast iron, ceramic, marble, plastic, soapstone, concrete, terazzo, wood, stone, copper, glass and granite.