Glossary · Bathroom terms

Quartz

Definition

Engineered stone, the same material as in kitchens, widely used for vanity tops because it is non-porous and needs no sealing — ideal around water and cosmetics.

Source: Wikipedia — Engineered Stone

Where this comes up on this site

  • Vanity

    The bathroom cabinet that houses the sink and provides storage and counter space. The bath equivalent of the kitchen's base-cabinet run a…

  • Vanity Top

    The countertop on the vanity, often with an integrated or undermount sink. Common materials are quartz, cultured marble, and solid surface.

  • Rain Showerhead

    A large overhead head delivering a soft vertical rainfall spray. Often ceiling-mounted, which adds in-ceiling plumbing; flow rate is capp…

  • Primary (Master) Bath

    The bathroom attached to the primary bedroom, typically the largest and most-renovated bath and the highest-ROI bath project for resale.

  • Shaker / Slab Vanity Door

    The same door-style choices as kitchen cabinetry applied to the vanity — Shaker (framed flat panel) or slab (flat) being the dominant mod…

  • Pressure-Balance Valve

    A shower valve that holds temperature steady when water is drawn elsewhere, preventing scald/cold shocks. The common code-compliant anti-…

  • Shower Bench / Seat

    A built-in or fold-down seat for comfort and accessibility. Built-in benches must be sloped and fully waterproofed like the rest of the s…

  • Pop-Up Drain

    The sink stopper mechanism operated by a lift rod, or a press-to-seal design. The common bath lavatory drain assembly.

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