FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between Borosilicate Glass and Soda Lime Glass?
The most common type of glass sink and the cheapest to make is soda-lime glass.  Soda-lime is among the highest expansion ratio of any glass giving it poor resistance to high and sudden temperature changes.  Additionally, soda-lime glass has only fair resistance to chemical corrosives.  Tempering can improve the temperature and impact resistance of soda-lime if the glass is true tempered.  Glass products made in foreign countries may not be tempered properly causing the product to become brittle and subject to cracking or chipping.

 All Oceana sinks and tile are made of Oceana "Hard Roc" glass, a unique formulation of Borosilicate Glass created by Jeannette Specialty Glass.  Borosilicate glass has high resistance to sudden temperature changes.  In fact, borosilicate is the glass of choice for refrigerator shelving to oven cookware.  Oceana sinks and tile can withstand repeated temperature changes between 0º and 212º F without damage.  Unlike soft soda lime, Borosilicate is highly resistant to chemical corrosives and can be cleaned with any commonly used household or commercial strength product.  Oceana glass therefore will not become cloudy or rust marked over time.

If Borosilicate Glass is more expensive to use, then why is Soda-Lime so much more expensive?
Aside from the complex artistic enhancements that can be applied to either soda-lime or borosilicate glass, the key difference is in the ability to manufacture in volume.  Borosilicate glass is molten to 4000º, poured into a mold then pressed.  Oceana pours 40,000 lbs of glass per day producing 700 sinks per day.  Soda-Lime glass is heated and bent.  Production is generally limited to 10-20 sinks per day.  Increased volume allows Oceana to offer more expensive product at a more reasonable price.

What are the small particles inside of my Oceana sink?
Oceana sinks are made from a borosilicate glass.  Crystallized glass is part of the natural art process of borosilicate glass production and a common contribution to the aesthetic value of Oceana sinks.  Oceana sinks are made using free flow hand process.  Slight variations including crystalline material and bubbles are common contributions to the aesthetic value of the sink.

Why is there a color variation within the same size and color sink?
Oceana "Hard Roc" glass formulation is an art.  The coloration process is hand applied giving each piece a distinct uniqueness that will compliment any décor and magnify the beauty of its environment.  The color variation is most pronounced in the Blue Reflections and Gold Reflection sinks.  When multiple sinks of the same colorations are ordered at the same time every effort is made to choose like sinks.  Colorations are not guaranteed.

Is the color painted on the sink?
No.  Oceana glass is a liquid borosilicate glass formulation poured into a mold.  Then the coloration is hand applied to each individual sink fusing the color to the glass at temperatures above 1000º.

What is the difference between Copper and Cobalt Copper?
Both Cobalt Copper and Copper are the same coloration.  When a copper vessel is installed above the counter, more light goes through the vessel.  A deep blue color radiates when light shines though the Oceana Copper, hence "Cobalt Copper".  The same occurs when light is placed behind the drop ins and undermounts but rarely is a light source installed inside of your bathroom cabinet so the solo name "Copper" is used.

Why do Green Reflections and Gold Reflections not come in Undermounts?
Green Reflections is called Brown Reflections in an undermount, and Gold Reflections is called Sunset in an undermount (you will note their item numbers are the same). The shape of the sink determines the coloration.  When Green Reflections is fused into an undermount, the vessel rim area becomes a darker and deeper green - nearly brown.  When Gold Reflections is fused into an undermount, the vessel rim area becomes a deeper red/orange mixture.

Is hardware included for installing your sinks?
We do not include hardware for the installation of an undermount sink, because the hardware required (nails or screws) are dependent upon the countertop (i.e. wood, marble, ceramic, etc.).  Hardware for Oceana sinks can be purchased at any hardware store.  The undermount is installed with L brackets and the appropriate screws.

Does any faucet or drain fit Oceana sinks?
If you are purchasing a non-Oceana faucet/drain assembly for your Oceana lavatory sink (most faucets come with a drain assembly), please consider the following:

  • Oceana lavatory sink drain openings are 1.75 inches in diameter.
  • Oceana Drop-In and Undermount sinks require a drain flange no wider than 2.11 inches.
  • Oceana Vessel sinks require a drain flange no wider than 2.48 inches.
  • The drain tailpiece needs to be 1.25 inches OD.
  • Unless the drain meets the specs above, Bayshore Home suggests a using a faucet with drain assembly that does not use a push/pull rod at the spout to open and close the drain.