You choose a bathroom sink in four steps: measure the space, decide whether the sink will sit on a vanity or stand on the floor by itself, pick a material — porcelain or Corian — and only then settle the details: single or double bowl, frame height, tap-hole position and finish. When the sink is made to measure, size no longer limits the choice: the sink is fitted to the room, not the room to the sink.
At our own plant in Israel we make three kinds of made-to-measure porcelain sink — integral, pressed from one slab, and pedestal — as well as Corian sinks. This guide takes the decisions in the order worth making them, and ends with a short checklist for before you order.
1. Start with the size, not the catalogue
Size is the first decision, because it settles which sinks fit the space at all. A catalogue sink dictates your width; a made-to-measure bathroom sink starts from the width you have.
- Width. Measure the vanity opening or the niche wall to wall, at several heights, and note the smallest figure. Walls are not always perfectly straight, especially in older homes.
- Depth. Check how much depth the sink can take without blocking a walkway or a door opening.
- Water and drain. Mark where the supply and drain pipes come out, and decide whether the tap goes on the sink or on the wall — that is what decides whether you need a tap hole, and where.
Our integral sinks are made in 9 standard widths — 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 200, 220 or 250 cm — or any other size you type in millimetres, at a depth of 45, 47 or 50 cm. Every top is made to within ±2 mm of the size you order, so measure twice and order once.
2. On a vanity or on the floor: integral, pressed or pedestal
The kinds differ mainly in how the sink is built and how it stands in the room. Two sit on a bathroom vanity; the third stands on the floor by itself. The table compares them, together with the Corian sink:
| Integral sink | Pressed sink | Pedestal sink | Corian sink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material and build | Porcelain; bowl and top from the same slab, delivered as one unit | Porcelain; the whole top, bowl included, pressed from one slab | Porcelain; a free-standing column 85 cm high | Solid-surface acrylic; an integral unit |
| Sizes | 9 standard widths from 60 to 250 cm, or any other size you type; 45 / 47 / 50 cm deep | 60–150 cm wide, by model; 45 / 47 / 50 cm deep | 50–120 cm wide; 35–60 cm deep | Made to order |
| Seams and joints | No silicone seam | No joints and no glue line | Corners mitred at 45° | No joints |
| Best for | A long or non-standard wall, and double bowls | A vanity up to 150 cm, when you want one piece from one slab | A room where you do not want a cabinet | An unusual shape, and a surface you can renew by sanding |
| Choose a model | Integral sinks | Pressed sinks | Pedestal sinks | Corian sinks |
Integral sink. Bowl and top come from the same porcelain slab and arrive as one unit, with no silicone seam between them — the seam that, on a sit-on basin, is the first thing to blacken and need replacing. There are five models — ALMA, BLANCO, NOBLE, ROMA and SOL — single or double, with a 6 or 15 cm frame and a choice of 37 finishes (23 on doubles). It is the most flexible kind on size.
Pressed sink. The whole top, bowl included, is pressed from one porcelain slab — no joints and no glue line. There are five models: ORGANICA and COMO at 70–150 cm wide, NANO at 65–150 cm, and the VETRO and NATO models at 60–150 cm. All are 45, 47 or 50 cm deep, with a 15 cm-deep bowl, a 6 or 15 cm frame and 17 bendable finishes. Stonewood is currently the only manufacturer in Israel able to press porcelain this way.
Pedestal sink. A free-standing porcelain column 85 cm high that stands on the floor with no vanity. There are three models — RETOR, CLASSIC and MODERN — 50 to 120 cm wide and 35 to 60 cm deep. The corners are mitred at 45°, the back panel has a plumbing access opening, and there are more than 30 finishes. It suits a room where you do not want a cabinet, such as a guest toilet.
The difference between integral and pressed, in one sentence: a pressed sink is one slab with no joints, up to 150 cm wide; an integral sink covers a far wider size range, double bowls included, and comes with no silicone seam.
3. Porcelain or Corian
Porcelain is harder and more resistant to scratches and heat, but a chip or crack in it is permanent damage. Corian — solid-surface acrylic — is softer, but a scratch in it is repaired by local sanding, and it allows far more freedom of shape. We make both to measure.
The deciding question is what matters more to you over the years: a surface that stays looking new under heavy daily use, or one you can bring back to new. In a children's bathroom or a heavily used room, porcelain will look new for longer; if you need an unusual shape — a rounded corner or a non-standard niche — Corian is more flexible. We set out the full comparison, property by property, in our porcelain vs Corian sink comparison.
If you choose porcelain, the care is simple: warm water, mild soap, and dry it at the end. Everything else — limescale, metal marks and what never to use — is in our care guide for integral porcelain sinks.
4. Single or double bowl
A double sink earns its space when two people use the basin at the same times; in every other case, a wide single sink leaves more free counter.
With us, a double integral sink is two bowls in one top, 180 or 200 cm wide or any other size you type, with a 15 cm frame only and a choice of 23 finishes. A single sink is made in standard widths up to 250 cm, so even on a long wall you can choose one bowl with a wide top beside it.
5. The details you settle on the order: frame, tap and finish
Three details are worth deciding before you order, because they are fixed in production: the frame height, the tap-hole position and the finish.
- Frame height. 6 or 15 cm on a single integral sink and on a pressed sink; 15 cm only on a double. A 6 cm frame looks slim and light; a 15 cm frame gives the top a more solid look.
- Tap hole. On integral sinks the hole is set on the order: in the back, left or right rim — or no hole at all, for a wall-mounted tap. Choose the tap before you order the sink.
- Finish. On integral and pressed sinks the bowl carries the finish of the top, because it is the same slab. There are 37 finishes on single integral sinks, 23 on doubles, 17 bendable finishes on pressed sinks and more than 30 on pedestal sinks. Choose a finish that suits the floor and wall tiles, not just a photo.
6. What to know before you order
Every sink is made to order at our own plant in Israel, so it is not a shelf product.
- Lead time: 14 business days, until the sink is ready to ship from us.
- Delivery: throughout Israel — ₪350 to the central region and ₪700 beyond it.
- Installation: we install, at an additional cost.
- Warranty: one year on manufacturing defects. Chips, cracks and damage after installation are not covered.
7. Checklist before you choose a sink
Tick every line before you order:
- You measured width and depth on site, at several points, and noted the smallest figure.
- You marked the water and drain points.
- You decided: on a vanity (integral or pressed) or standing on the floor.
- If you chose a pressed sink, you checked the width is within that model's range (60–150 cm, by model).
- You chose a material: porcelain for everyday durability, or Corian for freedom of shape and repairability.
- You decided on a single or double bowl.
- You chose a frame height: 6 or 15 cm (15 cm on a double).
- You chose a deck-mounted or wall-mounted tap, and set the tap-hole position.
- You chose a finish that suits the floor and wall tiles.
- You planned delivery and, if needed, installation too.
Next: integral and pressed porcelain sinks · porcelain pedestal sinks · Corian sinks
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a bathroom sink?
First measure the space: width, depth, and the water and drain points. Then decide whether the sink will sit on a vanity — an integral or a pressed sink — or stand on the floor, like a pedestal sink, and choose a material: porcelain for scratch and heat resistance, or Corian for freedom of shape and repair by sanding. Finally, settle single or double bowl, frame height, tap-hole position and finish.
What is the difference between an integral, a pressed and a pedestal sink?
In an integral sink, bowl and top come from the same porcelain slab and arrive as one unit, with no silicone seam, in 9 standard widths up to 250 cm or any other size you type. In a pressed sink, the whole top is pressed from one porcelain slab, with no joints and no glue line, 60–150 cm wide by model. A pedestal sink is a free-standing porcelain column 85 cm high that stands on the floor with no vanity.
What sizes can I order a made-to-measure bathroom sink in?
Single integral sink: 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 180, 200, 220 or 250 cm, or any other size you type; double integral sink: 180 or 200 cm, or a size you type; depth 45, 47 or 50 cm. Pressed sink: 60 to 150 cm wide by model, at the same depths. Pedestal sink: 50–120 cm wide and 35–60 cm deep. Every sink is made to within ±2 mm of the size you order.
When is a double sink worth it?
When two people use the basin at the same times and there is enough width for two bowls. Our double sink is an integral sink with two bowls in one top, 180 or 200 cm wide or a size you type, with a 15 cm frame and 23 finishes. If usually only one person uses the basin, a wide single sink — up to 250 cm — leaves more free counter.
Porcelain or Corian sink — which is better for a bathroom?
It depends on what matters to you. Porcelain is more resistant to scratches and heat and stays looking new under heavy use, but a chip or crack in it is permanent. Corian is softer, but it can be repaired by sanding and takes shapes porcelain cannot. We make both to measure, and the full comparison is in our porcelain vs Corian comparison guide.
How long does a made-to-measure sink take, and what about delivery, installation and warranty?
Every sink is cut and machined to order, in the size and finish you choose, so it is not a shelf product. The lead time is 14 business working days, which is the time until your sink is ready to ship from us. We deliver throughout Israel: ₪350 to the central region and ₪700 beyond it. We can also install the sink, at an additional cost. The sink carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects; chips, cracks and damage after installation are not covered.