Vanity Countertop

Related terms

• Vanity Light

  Task lighting at the mirror. Best placed at both sides at face height to eliminate shadows; a single overhead fixture alone is the most c…

• 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 Lighting Placement

  Positioning light at the mirror to eliminate face shadows — ideally sconces at both sides at ~66 in., not solely an overhead fixture. A d…

• Universal Design

  Designing the bathroom to be usable by people of all ages and abilities without specialized adaptation — wider doors, curbless showers, c…

• Vanity Top

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

• Undermount Tub

  A tub mounted beneath a finished deck so the deck material laps the rim, similar to an undermount sink. A clean, premium deck-tub look.

• Vessel Faucet

  A tall faucet sized to reach over the rim of a vessel (above-counter) sink. Height is matched to the specific basin to avoid splashing.

• Uncoupling Membrane

  A layer (e.g., Ditra-type) between substrate and tile that absorbs movement so the subfloor can shift without cracking tile or grout. Sta…