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I notice that a lot of integrated bathroom sink/counters that I see in pictures don’t have a backsplash, particularly pedestal sinks. (I’m talking about porcelain sinks with extended counters, not one-piece solid-surface fabrications, which seem to usuall have a backsplash.)
Rare example with backsplash:
http://www2.kohlerco.com/plumbing/detail.asp?item=7326&prod_num=2221-1
Much more common example without backsplash:
http://www2.kohlerco.com/plumbing/detail.asp?item=7566&prod_num= 2268-1
My question is: If I choose such a sink, should I worry about not having a backsplash? If the wall is tile I guess there’s no big deal, but what about a beadboard wall (against which these sinks look particularly good)? Would a bead of caulk be a good safeguard or a cheesy-looking nuisance? Does it depend on the presence of kids in the house? Why do most models leave out what seems to be a pretty common-sense feature?
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Lars-
I have a pedestal here at home, no backsplash, no caulk.
In an adult-only home there is no problem at all with water getting behind the sink. If you do choose a pedestal something to consider (as you likely already know,) is the plumbing rough-in. Optimally, the stubs will be placed directly in relation to the opportunities for concealment the specific sink/pedestal affords, with any material protruding the wall being chosen for its appearance. This, obviously, is terribly important and can make or break the finished install.
Lance
*Lars:Have that same sink at home. The memiors one. It's installed as you are wanting to do, with a beadboard wainscot, and it worked out great. Has that real old feel to it. But like Lance, no kids to get crazy with the water. I never even gave it any thought though, cause after 2 coats of oil base primer, and two of oil base enamel, the beadboard seems almost as tough as tile.
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I notice that a lot of integrated bathroom sink/counters that I see in pictures don't have a backsplash, particularly pedestal sinks. (I'm talking about porcelain sinks with extended counters, not one-piece solid-surface fabrications, which seem to usuall have a backsplash.)
Rare example with backsplash:
http://www2.kohlerco.com/plumbing/detail.asp?item=7326&prod_num=2221-1
Much more common example without backsplash:
http://www2.kohlerco.com/plumbing/detail.asp?item=7566&prod_num= 2268-1
My question is: If I choose such a sink, should I worry about not having a backsplash? If the wall is tile I guess there's no big deal, but what about a beadboard wall (against which these sinks look particularly good)? Would a bead of caulk be a good safeguard or a cheesy-looking nuisance? Does it depend on the presence of kids in the house? Why do most models leave out what seems to be a pretty common-sense feature?