Do you have plans to buy laundry tubs in Sydney? The most important thing in the laundry room is the laundry tub. They are used for laundry and also other related things. Laundry tub is similar to a kitchen sink but their size and depth will be more when compared with the kitchen sink. The laundry tub is used to soak and rinse the cloths. The depth of the laundry tub is based on the family need. Laundry tubs are available in different depth and sizes. The plumbing work in the laundry room will be hidden using the laundry tub.
Laundry tubs are mostly installed in the laundry room but it can be installed in the garden shed and garage. It is available in different styles. Mounted basins, utility sinks, double sink, and single sink are the common types of laundry tubs used in Sydney. For installing a single sink type you need four legs, laundry taps and the plumbing system must be wide. In double sink type, you have two basins with laundry taps, one basin is used for soaking and in another basin, you can rinse your clothes. In this article let us discuss some of the popular laundry tubs in Sydney.
- Freestanding laundry tubs
Before purchasing laundry tub fix the place in which that must be installed then decide the laundry tub type. Checking the plumbing work for the laundry tub if needed install a new system. Available space is the important criteria to be considered while selecting the laundry tub type. When compared with the wall-mounted laundry tub type freestanding type require less space. Some of the materials used for making free-standing laundry tubs are fiberglass, granite, marble, stainless steel, cast iron, and porcelain.
- Wall-mounted laundry tubs
This type of laundry tub requires less space but it needs extra support for installing it in the wall. The price of the laundry tub depends on the material and size of the tub. The average cost of a fiberglass laundry tub is $150. The stainless steel laundry tubs are a little expensive since they are more durable. But both the fiberglass and stainless steel laundry tub has the same function. Both laundry types can prevent mildew and mold. Wall-mounted laundry tubs are easy to maintain and clean.
- Apron laundry tubs
Apron tubs must be mounted on the wall. Single and double basin types are available in this type. Stainless steel, cast iron, porcelain, and granite are used for making apron laundry tubs.
- Molded-In laundry tub
This type is easy to clean and they are installed on the countertop. If the laundry tub gets damaged then the entire setup must be replaced. It is usually made of fiberglass, granite and marble.
- Self- rimming laundry tubs
They are fixed by making a hole on the countertop. They are easy to install and clean and they are mostly made up of stainless steel, cast iron and porcelain. If you are using the existing plumbing work system then you can install it by yourself.