Otti Basins Buying Guide
Otti basins are above counter basins in fluted, oval, round and square shapes, made in ceramic, concrete and solid surface. Finishes include gloss white, matte white, matte black, matte grey and a Carrara marble look. The range suits bathrooms and powder rooms where the basin is a visible feature on the vanity top.
What Otti basin shapes and sizes are available?
The range covers compact rounds and wide ovals. Rounds include the 395mm Oxford fluted round, the 400mm Hudson fluted round and the 360mm Radius in a Carrara matte marble look. The Archie is a 415mm fluted arch shape. Ovals include the Artis O'96 at 455mm or 480mm, the Bronte at 500 x 350mm, the Quay at 500mm, the Noosa at 585mm and the Hudson fluted oval at 600mm. The Hudson also comes as a 520mm fluted square.
What material are Otti basins made from?
Most are fine ceramic, which is hard-wearing and easy to clean. The Hudson fluted basins are concrete, which gives a heavier, more textured look. The Noosa is solid surface, a smooth, matte material that can be lightly buffed if it marks. The Artis O'96 480mm pairs a matte black outside with a matte white bowl.
Do Otti basins have an overflow or tap hole?
No. These basins have no overflow and no tap hole, so the tap is mounted on the bench or the wall. They take a 32mm pop-up waste without an overflow, sold separately, so add it to your order and match its finish to the tap. The Oxford and 400mm Hudson round suit a tap at 10 or 2 o'clock or on the wall, while the Hudson square, Hudson oval and Noosa suit a 12 o'clock tap or wall tapware.
What tap height do I need for an above counter basin?
Choose a tap that clears the basin rim and reaches near the centre of the bowl. Otti basins stand about 100mm to 150mm above the bench, so a standard basin mixer is usually too short. Use a tall basin mixer or a wall spout, and check the spout reach against the basin depth and the tap position.
How is an above counter basin installed?
The basin sits on the vanity top over a hole cut for the waste. It is fixed with a neutral cure silicone, not epoxy, around the base, and the waste is connected by a plumber. Most countertop basins need a bench depth of at least 400mm to 500mm to clear the splashback, so check the basin size against your vanity before ordering.
How do I clean ceramic, concrete and solid surface basins?
Use a soft cloth and mild, pH-neutral cleaner on all three materials. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals, especially on matte finishes, which show dull patches more than gloss. Fluted basins collect residue in the grooves, so give them a quick brush during regular cleaning.
Completing the room
Pair your basin with an Otti vanity, then add a 32mm basin waste and a tall mixer from basin mixers. For other designs, browse fluted basins and above counter basins.
