Double sink: why you need it, what is good and what are the

11-07-2018
Sewage

To date, double sink in the bathroom or sink in the kitchen are quite popular products. And in principle, it is quite understandable why - it is simply convenient. But, of course, structures of this type have not only advantages, but also disadvantages.

In this article we will examine in detail all the issues that are somehow connected with double sinks, as well as consider the nuances of choice. Let's start with the most current moment.

It looks like a double washbasin

When do you need to install such a product

In fact, everything is simple - a double sink with a cabinet for a bathroom is needed when a large family lives in the house. And in the case of installation of this design, the most common problem disappears - the queue for using the sink.

As for the kitchen, then the installation is relevant, for example, in such cases:

  • If you constantly wash a large number of dishes. This happens in two situations - either a very large family, or guests often come.
Double wash
  • If you want to get maximum comfort and hygiene from using the working area of ​​the kitchen. For example, it is possible in one wash to process dishes with the help of various detergents, and in the other to rinse it.

Here it is important to understand that the price of devices of this type is, of course, quite high, but all the same - this is no longer an elite attribute, but quite accessible to many.

Let's look at the features of such sinks and sinks.

Advantages and disadvantages of such plumbing

We will understand everything in the table below.

Benefits: Disadvantages:
The possibility of simultaneous comfortable use of sinks at least two people. Large dimensions of the product. We can confidently say that a double sink made of stainless steel or any other material is suitable only for bathrooms with a sufficiently large area.
Hygiene. In a family of two, you can select a separate sink for each, and for a family with children there will be excellent options for separating the sinks into children's and adult appliances. It takes more time and effort to care for the structure than in the case of a single sink.
The original appearance of the bathroom or kitchen. More moisture released over the same time period. This means that automatically there is a need for a more powerful hood.

That is, in general, it turns out that a double product is definitely better, but to install it requires more space, additional equipment and, accordingly, the budget also turns out to be more significant than in standard situations.

Note! Of course, you will have to spend money on the purchase of equipment and materials, but you can save money on installation. The design is quite realistic to install with your own hands and it is no more difficult than assembling a regular wash.

Double drain principle

We now turn to another important point - the stage of selection.

How to choose

Here we will look at all the main points that are important to pay attention to, and you already make a decision what exactly suits you best - based on your own situation and the data provided.

So, the first nuance that is important to consider.

Manufacturing material

Variants here can be such:

  1. Ceramics. These are, as a rule, products from sanitary porcelain or faience. Porcelain is the preferred option, since its structure is less porous and smoother, and this, as you understand, is a guarantee of surface cleanliness.
Ceramic solution
  1. Marble. There is no doubt that this is a very beautiful material and expensive, but it has a rather porous structure, which makes it difficult to leave.

Tip: if the appearance of marble still attracts you so much that you are ready to close your eyes to the nuances associated with cleaning its surface and the cost, that is a no less interesting solution. We are talking about artificial marble - the instruction for its manufacture is such that outwardly the product is no different from the original, but the surface is very smooth.

  1. Stainless steel metal construction. Differ in the low price, long service life and the smooth plane. Of the minuses, you can highlight a high level of noise when in contact with water pressure and low resistance to abrasive effects.

We go further.

Configuration

It means that shells can be like this:

  1. Console. These are suspended structures that are mounted on the wall with brackets. The advantage is ease of installation, and the disadvantage is that the double siphon for the sink and all communications are clearly visible in this case.
Console Products
  1. Products on a pedestal - that is, all the space under the sinks will be closed either with ceramics or marble. Plus is a very beautiful appearance, and a minus is the low functionality of the space under the sink. It turns out that this is a good solution for very spacious rooms.
Construction photos on pedestals
  1. Recessed sinks. This is when the sinks are inserted on top of the cabinet with all kinds of shelves and cabinets. The main advantage is high functionality, and the disadvantage is rather large dimensions of the structure.
Case example with cabinets

Well, a couple of moments associated with the installation.

What to consider in technical terms

First, it is important to decide which mixer to use. Whether it will be one long faucet that can be sent to a sink, or if a separate device is installed for each sink. The second option is definitely more convenient, but also more expensive.

Example of a single mixer system

Secondly, if two sinks, it turns out that you need to arrange a double sink for the sink. It is quite difficult for an inexperienced person to make such a construction on his own, which means that he will have to buy this element.

And the complexity here is not at all in the price, but the fact that there is far from this type of plums in all the stores - that is, if you did not buy it in advance, then you may have to run around in search.

Ready double drain

Such a product. This concludes our review, and you can proceed to the debriefing.

Conclusion

As you can see, a double sink to the kitchen or bathroom is truly a wonderful solution that has both advantages and disadvantages. We figured out all the main nuances, so now, we hope, it will be much easier for you to make a purchasing decision.

You may also find the video in this article useful - there is a lot of useful thematic information in the video.