Bathroom Vanity Top Buying Guide


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Having a tough time choosing a vanity top for your bathroom? With all the options available, it’s important to understand how different materials can address your needs and style.


Things to Consider When Choosing a Bathroom Vanity Top

Choosing a vanity without a top can help you customize the perfect look that fits your budget and style. Be sure to research different countertop types, sizes, sink shapes, colors, and materials to make the right choice for your home, especially when installing your own vanity cabinet and vanity top.

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Size

Before purchasing a new bathroom vanity top, measure your current one, along with the accompanying bathroom vanity. To accurately measure, take the width of the front and back of the vanity top and measure from the front edge to the back to find the depth.

To learn more about measuring your bathroom vanity, read our Bathroom Vanity Buying Guide for additional information.

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Size

Before purchasing a new bathroom vanity top, measure your current one, along with the accompanying bathroom vanity. To accurately measure, take the width of the front and back of the vanity top and measure from the front edge to the back to find the depth.

To learn more about measuring your bathroom vanity, read our Bathroom Vanity Buying Guide for additional information.

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Style

Style is another important aspect when choosing a bathroom countertop for your vanity cabinet. Choose one that complements your vanity and your home's aesthetic.

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Shape

Searching for the right vanity top entails making sure it will fit your sink, whether it’s a single or double sink vanity top. Another point to think about is if you will have an undermount, drop-in or vessel sink, as the type will also play into the sizing for the vanity top.

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Additional Upgrades

Along with a new vanity top, you may also want to upgrade or change your faucet and backsplash. Creating a plan for these changes will help, because it is easier to install the vanity top before the backsplash. Along with that, most vanity tops come with pre-drilled holes for faucets. Decide if you want a widespread, waterfall, or single-hole style, and always check the drillings on your current bathroom countertop since switching out the faucet can be more costly and requires extra work.



Granite Vanity Tops


Featuring a high-end look, granite is the most popular natural stone used for vanity countertops. Each granite top has distinctive traits including color variation, veining, and flecks of minerals such as copper, silver, or gold.

Granite forms as a molten rock that cools deep underground. During the cooling process, crystals develop to create speckles, flecks, and flakes that bring character and uniqueness to each vanity top. It comes in a variety of colors, and no two granite vanities are the same, making granite vanity tops a popular choice for modern bathroom renovations.

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Since granite is extremely durable, it’s often the first choice for a natural stone countertop due to its resilience. Its anti-bacterial and heat-resistant properties make it an ideal material for bathrooms.

Pros

  • Superior durability

  • Heat and humidity-resistant

  • Scratch-resistant

  • Easy to clean

Cons

  • Needs to be sealed on a routine basis
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How To Care For Granite Countertops

To clean a granite vanity top, simply wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. Mild household cleansers can be used occasionally for deeper cleaning.

Most natural granite requires annual resealing, and any damage to the edges or corners of the top will need professional repair.

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Marble Vanity Tops


Marble vanity tops add sophistication to any space. Like granite, marble is full of natural veining and markings. Because it is a result of the metamorphosis of limestone, the swirls and vein patterns you see are caused by minerals that were originally grains or layers in the stone. Marble bathroom vanity tops offer unmatched elegance to complete the look of any bathroom design.

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Pros

  • Superior longevity and durability

  • Heat-resistant

Cons

  • Not as durable as granite or quartz

  • Shades vary from stone to stone

  • Susceptible to stains and scratches if not regularly sealed and cleaned

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How To Care For Marble Countertops

Marble is maintained much like granite. Wipe your marble vanity top with a soft cloth and warm water daily with the occasional use of mild household cleaner. Because of the porous nature of natural stone, marble should be sealed periodically to protect it from staining.

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Quartz Vanity Tops


Quartz is an engineered solid-surface material that is used to manufacture vanity tops. Quartz countertops are made up of 93 percent crushed quartz mixed with 7 percent resin to create a solid surface.

Since quartz vanity tops are dense, non-porous, and have a glossy sheen, they are a very low-maintenance option. They are very heavy, but they have more flexibility than natural stone tops, making them easier for the installer to work with. While durable, they are not indestructible, so professional handling and installation are necessary due to their weight.

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Most quartz has a clean, contemporary look that can transform any bathroom space, making it a popular choice for solid surface vanity tops.

Pros

  • Solid and nonporous

  • Heat-resistant

  • Scratch and stain-resistant

Cons

  • Not a natural stone

  • Can fade when placed in prolonged, direct sunlight

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How To Care For Quartz Countertops

Quartz vanity tops require no sealing, are naturally stain-resistant, and can be cleaned using mild soap, hot water, and a soft cloth. Although extremely durable, quartz is a bit sensitive to direct sunlight. If your bathroom vanity is near a window, consider window treatments that will protect your quartz countertop from fading or discoloration.

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