Guide to Choose the Right Laundry Troughs

When you are building a laundry room, a tremendous amount of thought goes into the washer and dryer, and maybe even the laundry room cabinet. And it is likely, considering those are major expenditures. Laundry troughs have traditionally been a deep, big plastic on legs, quite unattractive to look at, hidden away in some obscure corner of the house. It would seem that such an object doesn’t warrant much thought, besides its utility. But, with the increasing laundry room remodels, newer and more attractive variants of the laundry trough have sprung up, that offers the best of form as well as functionality.

A laundry sink is an indispensable supporting accessory in your laundry room. It can be put to a variety of uses, from hand-washing of clothes to just cleaning up around the house. So a considerable amount of thought must also be given while selecting a laundry sink as it can really help you streamline the process in your laundry room, without being an eyesore. The following factors will help you choose the perfect laundry trough according to your needs.

Installation Style

Since the choice of a laundry trough is a permanent decision, likely to stay the same way over a long period of time, the type of installation should be such that it offers maximum utility to you. The different installation styles are discussed below:-

• Drop In: A drop in the trough, as the name suggests, is made in a hole carved into the countertop or a surface in your laundry room. The structure can offer the functionality of storage. This style of installation is fairly easy and the rim of such a trough fits perfectly within the countertop.

• Wall Mounted: If you do not have a lot of space in your laundry room, or there isn’t a large enough surface for a drop in the trough, then you can simply make use of the wall. This installation style doesn’t need a counter to hold it together. It is the easiest to install, and the most inexpensive style of installation as it can simply be mounted atop a wall, thus economising the space.

• Under Mount: In this installation style, the trough is installed in such a manner so as to be completely underneath the counter, with the counter, hiding the edges of the trough. In terms of looks, it does give the laundry room a modern finish. In terms of functionality, it makes cleaning easier, as it is just very convenient to wipe the dirt off the counter, into the trough directly.

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Material

The choice of material has to be the most significant aspect of the laundry trough. This is because it is the material that determines the overall functionality, affordability, and attractiveness of the sink. The different materials that can be used to manufacture a sink are-

• Cast Iron: Conventionally, this has been a popular material to build laundry troughs. They have to be coated with enamel to render it effective against the wear and tear of rough daily use. Although, it comes with the notice that eventually the enamel is going to chip away, leaving the metal exposed to the danger of rust. In order to prevent rust from attacking the metal, regular maintenance is required, where you will need to re-glaze the enamel.

• Acrylic: A lightweight option which you can consider is acrylic. Despite being lightweight, acrylic troughs are durable and scratch and stain resistant. However, one drawback is that they are not resistant to is heat. So special care must be taken not to pour down very hot water on them. Also, since acrylic is a cheap option, you can opt for it in case your budget is stringy.

• Porcelain: Porcelain sinks add a very classic look to any room they are placed in, and thus would appear out of place in a utility room. However, they’re not just about the attractiveness, as much as they are about their usefulness, in terms of heat resistance and durability. They are also very easy to clean, and thus, they find their place perfectly in a utility room.

• Stainless Steel- Stainless steel is another lightweight, easy to clean option that can fit your use perfectly. However, it gives a distinct industrial vibe in the places where it is installed.

In addition to these factors, you must also take note of the size and the shape of the laundry trough and ensure that they suit the purpose for which you are going to use them. By investing a little time into research about the different options of laundry troughs that are available, you can really pick out the one which is most attractive and best suits your needs, at an affordable cost. Thus, you can be a part of the change in house remodelling, where the slightest details are paid attention to, to ensure a perfect finish in each corner.

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