Arm for the sink: choose and install

A modern bathroom sink with brackets is a suspension-type device, adapted for comfortable and safe operation. However, in order for the operation of this type of sanitary equipment to be truly convenient, you need to choose the right and durable fasteners.

The market offers a wide range of fasteners, among which you can choose a bracket under the sink. But because of the wide range of offers, it is not surprising to get confused in the choice and purchase inappropriate devices.

In this article we will talk about what are the hanging brackets, what types are on sale, and what can be purchased for the arrangement of the bathroom.

Types of washbasin fasteners

Suspended sink on the brackets has long been considered a familiar accessory in bathrooms. For a long time of operation of these devices, various types of brackets have been developed, differing in design, size and maximum load capacity (also read the article Round sink: materials, installation methods).

In accordance with the operational features of these devices are the following types:

• Standard modifications that can be attached to the walls of most of the sanitary equipment produced today.

Most of the fasteners on the market fall into the category of standard brackets. Choosing such products, you can be sure that they will fit almost any sink.

• Specialized modifications are made specifically for certain models of plumbing, and therefore when purchasing them, you must be especially careful.

As a rule, such products are sold complete with one or another model of the sink. Therefore, in the usual sale of these components are infrequent and their price is high.

• Designer accessories are in many ways similar to specialized brackets, except that they are designed for a specific model, they have one or another decorative form.

According to the type of production material used and the configuration, they differ:

• Cast iron brackets with a monolithic construction and a “T” shape configuration are distinguished by a reinforced base and a solid mounting platform.

• The steel fastenings made by a welded method. Such accessories are made in the form of letters "G" and "T". Sometimes there are simplified versions of welded fasteners made of profiled pipes.
• Metal mounts frame type (sector, arc and rectangular). Certain models have sliding assemblies for mounting sinks with various sizes.

• Wrapping modifications are a profiled steel frame that is attached to the wall, and a sink is installed directly on it.

Important: When choosing brackets for a washbasin, preference should be given to those modifications that are designed for a load greater than the weight of the mounted sanitary ware. For example, if the weight of a washstand is 50 kilograms, you need to buy brackets designed for at least 75 kilograms.

Installation Recommendations

Instructions for mounting the sinks on the walls by means of special fixing components do not seem to be particularly difficult. From the tools you will need a puncher with a drill of the appropriate diameter, a water level, a tape measure, a pencil, a hammer and dowels with plastic seals.

Installation instructions for the following:

• We measure 80 cm from the floor. As a result, the sink will be located approximately at a distance of 85 cm. If the device is used by people with small stature, these parameters can be reconsidered in favor of reduction.
• Measure the distance between the mounting holes in the back of the sink and mark the screws under the wall. We check the horizontal level of the marked marks with a level, after which you can start drilling.
• We drill holes using a drill of the same diameter as the seal that will be used with the dowel. While we are drilling, we try to keep the punch with our hands in a strictly horizontal position, not moving from side to side.

If you pull the punch on the sides, the hole will be broken, and the seal in it simply will not hold. Drill the surface to a depth of 1.25 from the length of the seal.

Tip: If the surface of the walls is dense, you can use dowels with plastic seals, and if the surface is loose, it is advisable to use wooden chopik, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the hole. If the wall is very fragile, it is better to reinforce the surface with cement mortar before installation, otherwise fasteners can be torn out by the weight of the washbasin.

• After the hole is ready, blow out the dust and insert the seal. For greater strength of the connection in the hole should first be moistened with a small amount of water. The compactor is hammered with a small hammer until it is flush with the wall surface.
• Next, fasten the bracket selected for the installation of plumbing.
• After the brackets are mounted, it remains to put a wash basin on them and check the quality of the work done.

Requirements for installation

• Installation of plumbing devices should be carried out at the end of the installation of the pipeline and after the preparatory and finishing works.
• Before fixing the sink, water supply pipes must be equipped with water sockets, tees, elbows or couplings with an inner diameter of 1/2 inch.
• Supply pipes with hot and cold water to the sink should be carried out taking into account the distance of 15 cm between the pipes.
• Regardless of whether the eyeliner pipes are applied - hidden or open, water sockets should be arranged so that they are almost invisible behind the installed sink.
• Plumbing, fixed on the brackets, should not be mobile and should not creak. If there is creaking and swinging, installation should be performed again.

Conclusion

Now you know what the mounting brackets are and what the installation instructions are. It remains to decide on what modification is right for you (see also the article There is not enough space in the bathroom - the lily sink will help).

You can simplify the selection of the best option by watching the video in this article.