Robbb Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'm thinking about making a concrete sink/vanity for the guest bath...obviously I can do whatever I want since it's my home and all, but, is there anything I might want to consider for when I sell my home (which I won't be doing anytime soon)? In other words, are there certain codes, etc. that I should follow when building the sink? Is this something that might normally come up during a home inspection? Does it HAVE to have an overflow or a specific type of drain? I know i've seen sinks @ hardware stores that don't have overflows, but most of those are vessel sinks. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm thinking about making a concrete sink/vanity for the guest bath...obviously I can do whatever I want since it's my home and all, but, is there anything I might want to consider for when I sell my home (which I won't be doing anytime soon)? In other words, are there certain codes, etc. that I should follow when building the sink? Is this something that might normally come up during a home inspection? Does it HAVE to have an overflow or a specific type of drain? I know i've seen sinks @ hardware stores that don't have overflows, but most of those are vessel sinks. Thanks!Yeah, if it's your house and you do not plan on selling it, you can do just about anything. However, when you do sell it, there might be a problem. Plumbing fixtures installed in the City of Houston must have a UPC decal on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I would love to have concrete countertops in my kitchen. Anybody know a reasonable contractor that would do a little 12 foot long countertop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbb Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Yeah, if it's your house and you do not plan on selling it, you can do just about anything. However, when you do sell it, there might be a problem. Plumbing fixtures installed in the City of Houston must have a UPC decal on them.Right on. Maybe i'll store the current sink in my attic just in case I need to put it back. ThanksEMME, how soon are you looking put in new countertops? Edited April 28, 2009 by Robbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallagher Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Concrete is a porous material that can create cleaning issues. A home inspector will consider a concrete sink unsanitary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijaxon Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 the concrete counter is very pourous. hope you don't expect to put drinks on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbb Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Not if it's sealed properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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