Black Vitreous China Undermount Sink for a Bold Vanity Statement
The Karran VC-105-BL is a rectangular, single-bowl vitreous china undermount vanity sink finished in Black, sized at 18 by 13 by 5-3/4 inches. It belongs to Karran's Valera Collection and is designed for bathroom vanities where a clean, rimless look and a striking dark finish are the goal.
Key Features
• Double-glazed vitreous china construction delivers a dense, smooth surface that resists stains, scratches, and scuffing in daily vanity use.
• Matte Black finish on a double-glazed body provides consistent color depth with no rim interrupting the vanity surface from above.
• Undermount installation keeps the bowl recessed beneath the vanity top for a wipe-clean counter edge and a sleek profile.
• ADA compliant when installed in accordance with ADA guidelines, supporting accessible bathroom design when the vanity height and knee clearance meet code.
• Rectangular bowl profile maximizes usable basin space within the 18 by 13 inch footprint.
Where This Sink Fits the Job
A black undermount sink is a specific design decision, and this one suits it well. In bathrooms where the vanity top is light — white quartz, marble, or a pale solid surface — the Black finish creates a deliberate contrast that reads as intentional rather than incidental. It also works in darker, moody vanity schemes where a chrome or white bowl would interrupt the palette.
Because it installs beneath the counter with no visible rim, the transition from countertop to bowl is clean and uninterrupted. That makes it a natural fit for stone and solid surface tops where a fully finished edge is part of the finished look. The bowl depth of 5-3/4 inches is practical for everyday handwashing without the footprint of a deep utility basin.
The ADA conditional compliance makes this sink worth specifying on accessible-bathroom projects, provided the vanity cabinet height, knee clearance, and reach ranges meet ADA installation requirements. Designers and contractors working on those jobs should confirm the full assembly meets the standard before specifying.
Material and Finish
Vitreous china is a ceramic material fired at high temperature and coated with a glassy glaze. In the Valera Collection, Karran applies a double-glaze process that produces a harder, denser surface than a single-coat finish. The result is a bowl that holds its gloss and resists the stains and scuffs that accumulate on a bathroom sink over years of use — without any sealants or special care products needed to maintain the surface.
The Black finish here runs through the double-glazed layer rather than sitting as a thin topcoat, so it holds up to routine cleaning with standard non-abrasive bathroom cleaners. It coordinates naturally with matte black faucets and hardware, making finish matching straightforward for designers pulling together a full vanity spec.
Who This is For
Designers and contractors specifying bathrooms with a dark or mixed-finish palette will find this sink solves a common sourcing problem: a double-glazed china bowl in Black that installs clean and meets ADA guidelines when installed correctly. Homeowners renovating a master bath or powder room and drawn to the contrast of a black basin against a light countertop have a durable, low-maintenance option here. Cabinet shops building vanity boxes for custom projects can quote this sink alongside a matching vanity top and faucet with confidence the finish language is consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this sink include a drain assembly?
No. The drain assembly is sold separately. Order a pop-up drain that matches your faucet finish and confirm it is made for sinks without an overflow, as this bowl does not have an integral overflow opening.
What countertop materials work with this undermount sink?
Vitreous china undermount sinks pair with stone, quartz composite, and solid surface tops where the cutout edge can be finished and the sink secured with clips or adhesive from below. The countertop fabricator confirms the exact mounting method and hardware for the material in use.
Does the Black finish work with matte black faucets from other brands?
The Karran Black glaze reads as a true matte-to-satin black on double-glazed china. Most matte black faucets coordinate well visually, but finish tones vary by manufacturer. When an exact match matters, view both products together before finalizing the spec.
What faucet style pairs with this bowl?
Because this is an undermount bowl with no faucet holes, the faucet mounts through the vanity top. A single-hole, widespread, or mini-widespread faucet all work depending on how many holes are drilled in the top. Standard-height bathroom faucets suit this recessed install.
Is the ADA compliance unconditional?
No. The sink is ADA compliant when installed in accordance with ADA guidelines. The bowl's dimensions support accessible use, but the full installation — vanity height, knee clearance, and reach — must also meet ADA requirements for the assembly to comply.
A Vanity Sink That Holds Its Look
The double-glazed Black finish on vitreous china is one of the more durable ways to bring a dark basin into a bathroom — low-maintenance, consistently finished, and designed to stay that way through years of daily use.
