Vitra S20 Cloakroom Basin 450mm Wide 1 Tap Hole

In-Depth Look

A cloakroom basin has to fit a small space and still be usable for hand washing. The Vitra S20 range includes single tap hole cloakroom basins for this job.

Size

S20 one tap hole basins are listed in several widths, and listings for this model code differ. Measure the space, allow for door clearance, and check the width, projection and model code with the supplier before ordering.

Tap Compatibility

The single tap hole takes a mono basin mixer, which suits most cloakroom basins. The tap and waste are not included, so check the waste type against the basin’s overflow.

Installation

Check which fixings, pedestal or semi-pedestal the supplier lists for the exact model. The waste can run through or behind the wall, or a chrome trap can be fitted where the pipework will show.

Summary

The Vitra S20 cloakroom basin is a vitreous china basin with a single tap hole and an overflow. Confirm size, code and fixings with the supplier.

How It Compares

The Vitra S20 range includes cloakroom basins with a single tap hole, and S20 one tap hole basins are listed in several widths. No size is given here because listings differ, so check the dimensions and model code with the supplier. Check which fixings, pedestal or semi-pedestal the supplier lists for the exact model. Basins are generally vitreous china.

The waste must match the basin. A basin with an overflow needs a slotted waste, and a basin without an overflow needs an unslotted waste. Pairing an overflowing basin with an unslotted waste risks leaks and flooding. Click-clack wastes come in slotted and unslotted versions.

For a vanity alternative, see the Nuie Vault vanity unit and basin. Our guides on fitting a bathroom and choosing kitchen and bathroom fittings give more.

Common Questions

Which tap suits a one tap hole basin? A mono basin mixer or a single pillar tap that fits one hole. Check the hole size and the tail length of the tap.

Which waste do I need? Slotted if the basin has an overflow, unslotted if not. Check the basin specification and the waste label.

How is a wall-hung basin fixed? To a solid wall with suitable brackets, or to a stud wall with a fixing board behind the plasterboard. Follow the maker’s instructions.

What clearance do I need? Check the maker’s dimensions against your own space.

Why does an overflow matter? A basin with an overflow has a channel that carries water to the waste. It needs a slotted waste to match. An unslotted waste on a basin with an overflow risks leaks and flooding.

What about click-clack wastes? They come in slotted and unslotted versions, so pick the version that matches the basin.

Does the basin come with a tap or waste? Check the supplier’s listing for the exact model, because what is included varies. Look at the tap hole, the overflow and the fixing type on the specification, then choose a tap and a waste to match.

Pedestal or semi-pedestal? The supplier lists which one suits the exact model, so check the listing for your model code and follow the maker’s fitting instructions.

Seal the basin to the wall with sanitary sealant. Use a plumber where required, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.