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Default "shallow" utility sink?

The bar sink is exactly what we went with in our laundry room. It is a
trade off since it is small, but it gives us the sink we needed without
taking up the counter space we also wanted. In our case we still have the
old laundry area in the basement with a large double bowl 'stationary tub'
(I assume they call them this since they weigh a ton so they stay pretty
much stationary!) It handles the really messing stuff we might need and if
there is something that needs a cleaner environment and more space, the good
old bathtub handles the task!

You might also check out some of the options for bathroom vanities. There
are some fairly large sinks available these days that might fit and be
bigger than the bar sink option.


"aemeijers" wrote in message
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Kyle wrote:
In the house Wife and I just bought, the previous owners configured
the laundry/heater room in such a strange way that the hookups for a
sink/utility tub are behind the door to the room. What this means is
there's only about 18" front to back depth in which to put a utility
sink/tub.

Anyone know of such a thing? A search of the usual home supply
suspects (big box stores, Northeast Plumbing Supply, etc.) turns up
nothing.

Or am I out of luck? 'Cause I really hate having to rinse out paint
brushes and the like in the kitchen sink or the downstairs bathroom...

Do you have room for a real sink, past the end of the opened door? If so,
I'd just build some shallow shelves, and hide extensions to the plumbing
inside them, and put the sink over a couple of 3 feet. Or like the other
guy said, move the existing pipes (assuming you have access to to do
that.)

Failing that, look for 'bar sink' or 'prep sink'. They make those in
stainless, for narrow counters. Faucet is usually on one end, rather than
the back edge. You'd have to knock together something presentable to hold
it, but that shouldn't be too hard.

A picture of the room would help us make better suggestions.

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