Use a diamond hole saw to gently cut the hole.
Can you turn a ceramic bowl into a sink.
We need an inexpensive alternative for 3 stainless steel sinks.
Drill a pilot hole in the center of the marking to guide the hole saw s bit then cut with the saw until you notice a change in material.
One problem you may have is that in real sings there is a little recess in the drain opening to accept the flange of the drain pipe so that the drain pipe is flush wit.
Bowls are commonly made out of clay or porcelain which make them perfect to use as a vessel sink.
Measure the circumference of the drain 1 is standard turn the bowl upside down and transfer this measurement to the bottom.
Step 1 create the pedestal.
Diyer s turning bowls into vessel sinks and dressers into vanities aren t new ideas but the diyer s included in this roundup did it right.
Jill bought a bamboo 20 bowl at world market and turned it into a lovely vessel sink.
Bowl sinks are available in a variety of materials including glass crystal pottery ceramic enameled cast iron stainless steel and other metals.
Then you could just lift out the bowl to dump it and wouldn t need a drain hole.
Considering mounting options and bowl materials will help you select an appropriate bowl sink for your room.
The article below will show how a vessel sink can be created out of a bowl.
Apr 8 2013 tlc family how to turn a bowl into a sink i d love to eventually use a basin as in a pitcher and basin to be made into a bathroom sink.
Yes you just have to carefully bore a hole in the bottom for the drain pipe.
You will need to decide what material will work best for your space and usage.
It s pretty amazing that you can turn practically anything into a sink with a li dec 14 2012 local designer and diy enthusiast ginger rodriguez sent us this story about how she built her own vessel sink.
I love your plan to take something beautiful that you already own and love and make it functional in your build.