Countertop Basin Overflow

[mitchino]

I am a bit confused about countertop basins and overflows. I want to fit a countertop basin in out bathroom, but most of the ones I like the look of have no overflow. Is there a drain available for the ones without overflow that prevent overfilling of the basin? Or do people just assume that the chance of someone forgetting to turn the tap off when the drain is closed is minimal and not worth worrying about?

 

[Ben-gee]

They are certainly available with an overflow if you wish.

 

[mitchino]

Hardly any that I can find. I want one where the tap can sit behind the basin rather than on top.

 

[Ben-gee]

Hardly any... you only need one!

 

[mitchino]

Yes but I want a certain style!

 

[Ben-gee]

Do you also want your omelette, but don’t want to break the eggs?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Have you got an example one without an overflow you like op ?

 

[mitchino]

Here's one I like:

Tikamoon - Solid wood furniture specialist

Discover all our wooden furniture collections at Tikamoon. Solid-wood furniture for every room in the house. Check out our exclusive collections of wooden furniture.

www.tikamoon.co.uk

The question is, do I really need to worry about an overflow? Seems like an unlikely occurrence.

 

[mitchino]

This has an overflow, does anyone know who stocks cielo in the UK?

https://www.ceramicacielo.it/en/products/shui/on-top+washbasins/rectangular+on+top+washbasin+60+with+overflow/78

 

[mitchino]

Found a stockist - £575 😩

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Crosswater Basin - Countertop Basin | Victorian Plumbing

Shop the Crosswater pearl countertop basin with overflow. 450 x 350mm. A great upgrade for contemporary bathrooms. Now at Victorian Plumbing.co.uk.

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk

Oscar Counter Top Basin (29N)

The Oscar Basin is a stylish oval counter top sink in high gloss stone resin. A simple design, this lay-on basin is ideal for modern bathroom designs. The perfect complement to the Oscar Freestanding Bath. Basin Dimensions 570 x 390 x 140mm high

www.livinghouse.co.uk

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[mitchino]

I've seen that one - but I'm after a rectangular one

 

[ShaunCorbs]

VitrA Designer M-Line 400mm Countertop Basin | Sanctuary

The VitrA M-Line 400mm Countertop Basin with no tap holes features a clean modern design. Enjoy Fast Delivery options.

www.sanctuary-bathrooms.co.uk

 

[mitchino]

Thanks. I know I'm fussy, but I want squarer sides. Also that one is a little sunken and requires a larger cutout on the countertop. I'm using marble and want to keep it simple with just a drain hole.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Well there’s your thing you need to pay something needs to give either wallet or design