What type of unslotted pop-up basin wastes can I choose from?
Wastes – if you don’t know what they are, or what their use is for, they can be quite mysterious things. But fear not, we’re explaining exactly what you need to know – nothing more, nothing less! After all, we don’t want to waste your time.
Above, Bali Storm Grey Wall Hung Basin Drawer Vanity 1000mm -left Handed
What is a waste?
A waste is a piece that acts as the exit for the water that you have used in your basin (you may also know it as a plug/plug hole!) It’s also there to help keep your plumbing ticking along as it should stop blockages too.
What does unslotted basin waste mean?
An unslotted pop-up basin waste’s main purpose is dependent on the type of basin you have. If your basin has a built-in overflow, then you should purchase a slotted waste. If your basin does not have an overflow, you’ll need to grab an unslotted waste.
An overflow is a hole underneath your tap that allows water to drain if it should ‘overflow’ – the clue is in the name! You should make sure you check your basin before purchasing a waste, as the wrong one won’t fit (and that’s a pain in the neck you can easily avoid…)
Above, Dakota Matt Black Oval Counter Top Basin 525mm
What is a pop-up basin waste?
A pop-up basin waste will often be used alongside the term ‘click-clack’ waste. A ‘click-clack’ waste is when you push the stopper down to close it and then again to open it. A pop-up basin waste uses a waste lever that you push or pull to raise or lower the stopper.
Basin Waste – Unslotted Push Button Pop-Up
This unslotted waste is suitable for use with a basin that does not have an overflow. Simply push the centre of the waste, and it will jump up to release the water.
Above, Oakland Round Counter Top Basin 415mm
White Basin Waste – Unslotted Push Button Pop-Up
If you want to coordinate your waste to your white basin, it makes sense to go for a white basin waste, right? This unslotted push button pop-up basin waste is ideal for any basin without an overflow. The design is simple – just push the centre of the waste to pop it up and release the water in the basin. The white finish literally finishes off your white basin perfectly too!
Black Basin Waste – Unslotted Push Button Pop-Up
This unslotted push button pop-up basin waste is ideal for any basin without an overflow. We think a black basin waste really makes a statement against a white basin – especially if you were aiming for a monochrome aesthetic.
Above, Dakota Oval Counter Top Basin 525mm
Now you know the basics, why not go all out and update your sink with a waste? View our range of basin wastes here!
