Do All Bathroom Vanities Have a Backboard?

Vanity Top Materials

• Vanity tops come in a wide range of materials in an assortment of colors. Standard vanity top materials include cultured marble, a mix of fiberglass resin and crushed limestone that is durable, non-porous, shiny and stain-resistant, ideal features for a bathroom. Other materials used for vanity tops include marble and granite laminate, fire clay, granite, engineered materials and vitreous china.

Vanities with Tops

• Fortunately for homeowners remodeling a bathroom, vanities that once were considered decorator items are now available as standard items available at local hardware stores. All-in-one bathroom vanities include both the cabinet and the vanity top. Many of these vanity tops include a 4-inch backsplash, and some offer the backsplash as an option. Vanities with a contemporary design generally feature straight lines and no backsplash, while traditional vanities with a dark wood finish often provide an optional backsplash.

Vanities with Separate Tops

• A homeowner now has ample opportunity to customize a bathroom vanity by purchasing the vanity cabinet and the vanity top separately. This affords the homeowner the choice of purchasing a vanity top with a backsplash or without one. Some vanity tops also offer a side-splash. Tops are available with single and double sinks and faucets in a variety of materials and colors.

Antique Bathroom Vanities

• For a vintage bathroom or to add elegance and interest to an eclectic home, a homeowner may decide to install an antique or antique reproduction vanity. These vanities are typically finished in light or dark wood and feature granite or marble vanity tops. Some antique bathroom vanities offer vanity tops with a short backsplash, while others have no backsplash.

Glass Bathroom Vanities

• Glass bathroom vanities are suitable for a contemporary bathroom. They come in single or double sinks, sometimes with the sink perched on top of the vanity for high visual impact. Typically, glass vanity tops do not come with a backsplash to preserve the contemporary look, although some do offer a short backsplash.