Niki Glass and Mirror is proud to announce that it was the first company in BC to successfully manufacture and distribute custom-made glass sinks. Which have become the hottest trends in bathroom design today. The handmade glass sink has become the latest must-have for luxury homeowners and spa’s. Our glass designers can advice you on how to incorporate lighting from underneath and above to accentuate these stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces of glass art, which work equally well in traditional or contemporary settings. When purchasing a glass sink from Niki Glass, you can be confident that your glass sink design is not a production house piece, but rather, an exclusive one-of-a-kind piece of art.
Niki’s standard sink thicknesses are 19mm (3/4)”. The sinks can be made into whole vanity, double bowl sink, or single round bowl sink with custom colors and textures.
Sink mountings are client specified. Your sink can be installed in or above cabinets; it can be free standing or installed on one of our manufactured bases. Don’t want a manufactured base? How about installing your sink on a granite, marble, or glass countertop, instead? Our design team will be happy to explore the possibilities with you.
Allow yourself to be the creative force behind your own glass masterpiece and or let us help guide you in the creation of your special assignment.
Glass Sink Installation
What is the difference between a "Vessel", a "Drop In", an "Over Mount" and an "Under Mount"?
"Vessel Sinks" - Sinks that sit on top of a surface. They can also be pedestal mounted, half mounted or they can function as a "Drop In".
"Drop In/Partial Mount Sinks" - are usually set into a pre-cut counter top either partially or completely.
"Over Mount Sinks", also referred to as "Rimmed Sinks", are designed to be "set in" to the counter top.
"Under Mounted Sinks" - are for mounting beneath your counter top surface.
Drain Assemblies
Drain assemblies must be of a type that do not hold water and must be hand-tightened only. (Strainer Drain Assembly)
Tighten just until the silicone sealer begins to ooze out. Do not over tighten. Use silicone instead of plumbers putty to seal.
We recommend crystal-clear silicone or polyurethane sealers.
A silicone seal should be used between the sink and counter
How should I care for/clean my blown glass sink?
To avoid scratching, scouring or dulling the glossy surface of the glass:
Use a soft cloth with soap and/or water, glass cleaner, or any other non-abrasive cleaner.
Vinegar will help to remove hard water spots.
Do not use 'Brillo' pads, scouring powders, or anything at all abrasive.
Glass Sinks can be customized in any shape, size, color or texture.
For more information about our custom-made sinks, please contact us at: 604-987-8882
Durability and Care of Glass Sinks
Durability -- Glass sinks are sturdy and most can withstand temperature changes of up to 70 degrees without breakage. However, users should avoid pouring scalding hot water (over 120 degrees) into a glass sink. The immediate temperature changes that result cause “thermal shock” and may cause the glass to crack or shatter. Once cracked, the entire glass sink would need to be replaced.
Virtually all professionally made glass sinks are resistant to small accident breakage, such as dropping a brush or plastic bottle into the basin. However, a heavy object can shatter a glass sink, just as it would a porcelain sink. A contractor should not install a glass sink where indoor temperatures are unregulated, because wide temperature variances can cause thermal shock and breakage.
Care -- Glass sinks are tough enough to withstand everyday wear and remain as beautiful as the day they were purchased, when treated correctly. They require no more special treatment than a standard porcelain sink. When water spots occur, a solution of vinegar and water will dissolve the spots. Abrasive bathroom cleaners are not recommended.
Installation -- We recommend you use a professional plumber to install these sinks. We have found that the most common cause of breakage is during installation. The drain on a glass vessel sink should only be hand-tightened.Specifications -- Be sure your artist has been creating glass sinks for a long time and offers a warranty. A proper annealing process and the correct glass are important considerations. Sinks must maintain consistency in thickness and they must not be flat on the bottom, so as to prevent creating a well and retaining water around the drain. They also must be drilled correctly with a bevelled edge which allows the drain to sit level with the glass.
WARNING
Sink hardware and the pipe line needs to be tightened by hand only. Please add silicon to drain pipe before installing the sink on it. You also need to remove all the plastic washers from the drain pipe before installing the sink. The soft patting of the washers will make the glass wobble and unstable which would lead to glass breakage; using tools to tighten the hardware will also result in breaking, cracking or chipping the glass sink. Please refer to page 2 for instructions on how to install your glass sink.
PLEASE ENSURE HARDWARES ARE FIRMLY TIGHTENED BY HAND ONLY.
For more information you can reach us at: 604-987-8882 or info@nikiglasstudio.com