Countertop sinks: features, varieties and installation

Today, different types of sinks are used according to the method of installation. So overhead gradually lose their popularity due to some of their shortcomings and mortise shells become more common. In this article we will look at the bowls that are installed under the countertop.

Distinctive feature

The main structural feature of the bowl under the countertop is that it is a kind of continuation of the kitchen table with the following advantages:

Merits

• Hygienic. There are no joints where accumulation of dirt, all kinds of debris and liquids is possible. This nuance also provides ease of care for this type of sink.

• Aesthetics. If desired, you can pick up a bowl of the same material as the countertop itself, which will give the appearance of the whole kitchen a special appeal.

• Convenience of operation. You have enough space on hand to accommodate the washed dishes or products.

• Durability. Eliminates the ingress of water under the bowl, which significantly extends the life of the structure.
• Wide range of shapes and configurations. On the shelves of plumbing stores you can find a variety of models of sinks under the countertop and choose the most suitable for your case.

• Acceptable price. No need to purchase special cabinets for washing allows you to save the family budget.

Disadvantage

The only drawback of the equipment in question is the difficulty of installing it with your own hands, during which very precise and smooth cutting of the table top and grinding of the ends of the hole are required.

Tip: if you are not confident in your abilities, it is recommended to seek help from qualified specialists. Otherwise, in the event of an error or a careless installation, this type of sink may lose a significant part of its advantages.

Kinds

First of all, the sinks installed under the table top are divided according to the material of manufacture. It is noteworthy that the earthenware in this case is not popular.

Material

Advice: if you chose to save money and chose a plastic product, then during the operation, in no case put the dishes removed from the stove into the sink. The heated pan or pan will leave melted marks on the plastic surface.

Design

What you need to decide on is the best sink design for your kitchen:

1. Single. This is the classic version, which is the presence of one round, oval or square bowl without any additional devices.

Tip: It is recommended to have a sink in front of the window. This will allow in the process, for example, washing dishes to observe what is happening outside, and thereby distract from the monotony of the work performed.

1. Double. The presence of two bowls allows, for example, at the same time to wash the dishes in one of them and the vegetables or hands in the other, which significantly speeds up the entire workflow.

Tip: it is better to install a pull-out mixer over double bowls, so it will be easier for you to reach the remote corners of both containers.

1. Corner. Cuts a right angle, which allows a more efficient use of the useful kitchen area and gives the room a special appeal.

1. With wing. The presence of an additional wing allows you to conveniently place drying vegetables, dishes or other necessary items on it.

It is also important to note that all of the above additions can be available at the same time, significantly increasing the functionality of the kitchen sink. That is, your design can immediately have two or even three bowls in combination with one or two wings, it all depends on your personal preferences.

Installation

As we noted above, installing the sink with your own forces under the tabletop is very difficult to accomplish, but let's still consider the order of the work required for this.

The instruction is as follows:

1. Preparation of all necessary. You will need:

1. Before you cut the tabletop under the sink, install the template.
2. Strictly on the pattern in several passes cut a hole. We try to avoid possible irregularities. Even the smallest error can lead to the fact that the edges of the sink will not fit snugly to the surface of the table, so be very careful at this stage.

1. Remove the sharp edges of the holes. If you use milling equipment, it is best to make a mill with a radius of 2-3 mm.
2. Now we select the groove on the back side of the tabletop to the actual size of the bowl. We also perform this task in several visits.
3. Grind the ends, ensuring perfect smoothness.
4. We process the edges of the resulting hole with isopropyl alcohol, this will improve their adhesive properties.
5. Then we apply a modified silane, which is not only the first step of fixing the bowl, but also carries out waterproofing of the worktop material.

1. We install the sink in the opening, put it in the right position, controlling the process with a level, and fix the product with clamps for at least twelve hours.
2. After hardening of the adhesive solution, pour the edges with a two-component rapidly hardening resin. In the case of mounting the stone bowl for fixing are also used special brackets.
3. When the casting compound is completely cured, remove excess glue.

Conclusion

Installing a sink under the countertop has a lot of advantages, of which the most attractive are external attractiveness and ease of use. A wide range of possible designs will allow you to choose the most suitable for your kitchen sink. In order to carry out the installation process, it is better to invite a specialist, as it requires maximum precision of execution and the availability of special equipment.

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