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    lpbreton Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 17, 2009, 09:24 AM
    Vessel sinks
    Can I use a drain with overflow on a sink without overflow. When I put them together, the holes are under the sink.
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    Jan 17, 2009, 09:35 AM
    Hi lpbreton:

    You are correct to be curious... ;) What you need here is a VESSEL SINK DRAIN.. see pictures below.

    They come in a few flavors...

    Flip-top (1st pic.)
    Pop-up (mushroom head) (2nd pic.)
    Grid styles (3rd pic.)
    Or lift and twist (last pic.)...

    There are a number of different types

    The flip-top and Pop-up styles are best. They can usually be found at home depot, Lowe's or Menards stores nowadays... ;)

    I do not recommend the grid strainer.


    If your faucet has a pop-up rod then you just place it into the hole in the faucet and leave it there for looks only.

    Let me know if you have any questions...

    MARK
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