Caroma Contura II Basins Buying Guide
Caroma Contura II is a sculptural ceramic basin range with soft, organic pill-shaped curves and a thin rim. It comes in six mounting types, above counter, inset, inset with tap landing, under counter, hand wall and freestanding, each in gloss white, matte white and matte clay. The range suits bathrooms with a calm, natural feel and pairs with Contura II tapware, toilets and baths.
What sizes and types are in the Contura II range?
The 530mm above counter basin is 530 x 360mm and stands 120mm above the bench. The 530mm inset basin is 530 x 360mm and sits 65mm above the bench, and the inset with tap landing is 530 x 400mm with one tap hole. The under counter basin is 580 x 410mm. The hand wall basin is a compact 530 x 300mm with one tap hole, suited to small rooms. The freestanding basin is 530mm long, 900mm high and projects 380mm from the wall. None of the basins has an overflow.
Which colour should I choose?
Gloss white is classic and easy to wipe. Matte white gives a soft, low-sheen look. Matte clay is a warm, earthy tone that suits timber, stone and natural palettes, and pairs well with Contura II tapware in brushed bronze or matte black. View the clay finish against your tiles and tapware in the room's light before ordering.
Which tap suits a Contura II basin?
Most models have no tap hole, so plan a bench-mounted or wall mixer. The above counter basin stands 120mm above the bench, higher than the 108mm spout of the Contura II basin mixer, so pair it with the Contura II tower basin mixer, which has a 222mm spout height, or a wall mixer such as the 220mm wall basin and bath mixer. The inset basins sit 65mm above the bench, so the standard basin mixer clears them. Contura II mixers are rated 6 star WELS at 4.5 litres per minute.
What waste comes with Contura II basins?
The above counter, inset and under counter basins come with a 40mm flush-fitting plug and waste, designed with an integrated waste and a ceramic pop-up cap matched to the basin colour. Optional brass caps come in black, brushed brass, brushed bronze, brushed nickel, chrome and gunmetal grey to match your tapware. The hand wall basin uses a 40mm trap, either a short plastic P-trap or a visible bottle trap in a matching finish, and the freestanding basin comes with a combination S and P trap.
How are Contura II basins installed?
Use the template supplied with the basin for the bench cut-out, and seal the rim with acetic cured silicone; never use epoxy glues on the basin. The under counter basin needs a stone, engineered stone or solid timber benchtop. The hand wall basin bolts to the wall and needs solid noggins behind the lining. For the freestanding basin, the floor waste must sit within 150mm of the waste centre for an S-trap, or the wall waste within 75mm of the centre line for a P-trap, so set out the plumbing before you buy. A licensed plumber must connect the water, working to AS/NZS 3500.2.
How do I clean a Contura II basin?
Clean with a soft cloth and mild household detergent or warm soapy water. For a stubborn mark, use a damp sponge with a mild cream cleanser and light pressure, then rinse well. Matte white and matte clay can show dull patches if over-scrubbed, so test any cream cleaner on a hidden area first. A scratch in glazed ceramic can't be repaired, so avoid abrasive pads.
Completing the room
Match the basin with Caroma taps and Caroma wastes and traps, or compare other ranges such as Caroma Liano II, Urbane II and Luna basins. Pair it with a cabinet from bathroom vanities at The Blue Space.
