Most if not all of the glass vessel sinks are made with tempered glass, which means that they are not easily chipped or cracked. The tempering process heats the glass to such extreme temperatures that the molecules in the glass bind so tightly thus creating a solid structure, stronger than regular glass. In other words, the glass used for bathroom sinks is not the same glass used for the creation of that bottle of ketchup you broke recently.
So, by making this distinction we know that glass sinks are meant for the specific use of personal care in the bathroom and that manufacturers use rigorous techniques to offer you a reliable product. We also learn, however, that if a glass bathroom sink is not tempered and does not comply with industry quality standards you probably should not consider it for your next remodeling project.
The thicker the better
If you’ve ever heard of the saying “less is more” for glass sink it does not apply. In fact, the thicker a glass bathroom sink is the tougher it is and the longer it will last. The thickness of glass vessel sinks is usually measured in millimeters. They range from 12 –the most common one– 15, 17 and 19 millimeters.
