When thinking about building your new home or renovating your laundry, you might not think choosing a laundry trough is such a big deal. However, they play an extremely important role in a functional laundry room. Having a trough right next to your washing machine is incredibly convenient for soaking your clothes for stain removal, rinsing out bathing suits of chlorine or salt water, washing delicate clothes, cleaning dirt off your hands after gardening, or even cleaning small pets. At SWAN Bathrooms & Plumbing Supplies, we have a wide selection of laundry troughs in different shapes, sizes, and depths to suit your needs.

Choosing the Right Trough for Your Needs

Like many things, it is important to figure out what your specific needs are when it comes to designing your new laundry space. Things to consider include how much space you have in your laundry, what material you want your trough to be made from, and aesthetics are all things you should consider.

Size and capacity

The size and depth you want for your laundry trough largely depends on your specific needs. If you use your laundry for heavy-duty washing needs like soaking blankets or if you have children that like getting into mud, a larger trough like our Essence Fresh 45L Inset Utility Sink or even our extra large Seima Kubic 750 Sink 70L could be an excellent option. Alternatively, if you are after something much smaller due to laundry space constraints or simply a place to wash your hands, then we do have the Perth Single Round Bowl Sink which is our smallest option perfect for tight spaces.

Material

When it comes to your laundry needs, we here at SWAN Bathrooms & Plumbing Supplies can promise you we offer top-of-the-line, practical materials without compromising on style. We stock laundry troughs made with stainless steel, composite granite, and ceramic. These are the best low-maintenance materials for the job and are simple to clean. Stainless steel is fantastic for its durability, being resistant to stains, scratches, and heat. Composite granite is non-porous, stain, heat, and scratch-resistant. Our Johnson Suisse Cotto Ceramic Sink is beautiful and timeless, durable, and resistant to stains and heat, whilst also being one of the few laundry troughs with an overflow in our collection. All present great options for your laundry depending on the aesthetic and functionality. 

Installation

Deciding how you want to install your laundry trough depends on a lot of factors. The most common ways people design their laundry troughs is with overmount/inset or undermount design. Overmount or Inset troughs are when the lip of the trough sits on top of the counter so the bowl drops down into the hole and it sits level. This is the most common type of installation and is one that most people use when redesigning their laundry, it is simple, quick, and low-maintenance. Undermount troughs sit underneath the counter so that there is no overlap between the countertop and the trough. This kind of installation is becoming more popular and is especially common when a laundry has a lot of extended bench space. 

Single, Double, and Drainer Trough Options

Not all laundries are the same, and neither are our laundry troughs. While some may only need a single trough for their laundry cleaning and rinsing needs, others may need a double bowl option so they can let clothes soak while also having another bowl free for rinsing. Double bowls can be especially handy for young families or tradies, perfect for rinsing dirt and grime whilst soaking others to rid them of stains. 

Shop SWAN Bathrooms & Plumbing Supplies for all Laundry Trough Needs

Whether you need heavy-duty laundry troughs or something small to fit the space, SWAN Bathrooms & Plumbing Supplies definitely has something for you. Our refined selection of laundry troughs fit for any laundry design, there is a perfect option to suit any need. 

Check out our online store today, or contact us to see how we can assist in ensuring your laundry is not only an efficient and functional space but fits with your overall home design. Otherwise, our knowledgeable team is eager to assist with your needs in-stores.