How justified is a mini washbasin

It so happened that the majority of toilet rooms in our homes can not boast a large square. But it turns out that this is not a reason to deny yourself elementary comforts. Mini sink for toilet depth of 20 cm, fits perfectly into the interior.

Of course, with such dimensions, full-fledged morning exercise is mildly difficult, but in order to rinse your hands, it is quite enough. Moreover, the modern market offers a wide selection of these sinks.

What are shells made of and what are they?

Mini sinks for the toilet, although they are modest in size, but in terms of their main characteristics and the number of offers on the market, are much inferior to large counterparts.

Material for production

As mentioned earlier, mini-sinks for the toilet are made from the same materials as the rest of the plumbing of such a plan (see also the article Tulip Sink: features of choice, installation and use).

Most of the offers on the market of ceramics and glass, although natural stone, composite and metal are not much inferior in the range.

• Ceramic sanitary ware from porcelain and earthenware is traditionally considered a classic. It meets absolutely all sanitary requirements and standards. The glaze covering a sink easily washes by any means and possesses the enviable service life. The price of porcelain is naturally higher and these products last longer, but with the load that is planned for this plumbing, it is quite possible to get by with a budget faience.
• The widest range of colors and impressive range of glass products. In the manufacture of such plumbing is much cheaper than porcelain, therefore, the glass mini-sink is now very popular. Glass attracts not only for its democratic value, such products are always beautiful and original. Tempered glass can be transparent, matte, grooved or smooth, but in any case it will not be an ordinary thing.

Tip: modern tap water is quite hard, it has a lot of impurities. As a result, stains and whitish bloom constantly appear on a smooth transparent bowl. Therefore, if you plan to install a mini glass sink 22 cm or more, it is better to buy a matte version with a corrugated coating.

• The minicamine from a natural stone meets less often. This material is considered the most expensive, so the production models are practically not produced. Most of them are bowls made for a specific order. Natural stone is undoubtedly beautiful, but in service it is very capricious. It is not recommended to clean it with aggressive compounds or abrasive powders. In addition, some minerals have the ability to absorb odors, which is not desirable in this case.
• Composite is another matter.. It consists of 80% natural stone chips and 20% of composite resin resins. As a result, the finished product is visually no different from a natural stone, only it is devoid of all the disadvantages inherent in natural minerals. Moreover, thanks to modern dyes, you can achieve 100% similarity with any natural, natural mineral.

• Metallic plumbing is less common, mostly products made from non-ferrous metals copper and bronze. They have a perfectly smooth surface, which is not always convenient, on this surface you can see all the scratches and stains. In addition, these bowls are quite noisy, if glass, ceramics or stone suppress the sound of falling water, the metal on the contrary strengthens.

Types of products

• Suspension options such designs exist as much as in traditional products. But the most common is open independent suspension. At the same time, the siphon for a mini shell is a separate part of the composition. As a rule, they are produced in nickel-plated.

The shape of the siphon is chosen depending on the general direction in the interior. It may have soft, rounded lines or, on the contrary, be closer to the chopped technocratic style.

• Sometimes in small rooms a heavy bowl is installed on an elegant leg, such products are closer to a traditional tulip. The mini curbstone with a sink, looks as a unit.
• In terms of operation, mini sinks with a 400-mm wide cabinet are much more convenient. This design fits easily into almost any room. At the same time, the weight of the bowl itself does not matter much, since it is based on a cabinet.

The box under the sink is not only beautiful, but also convenient from a purely practical point of view. It can store detergents for cleaning or place a portable water heater.

A few installation tips

Installation instructions do-it-yourself at mini sinks is much simpler than with designs of traditional size. This is understandable, because the bowls of small sizes are relatively light, even if they come with a cupboard for the toilet.

To install, you need a construction level, a drill, preferably with a perforation function, a screwdriver with a set of bits and a set of keys for screwing in studs or anchor bolts.

The optimal distance from the floor to the upper cut of the structure is 85 cm. It is necessary to begin the installation by marking exactly this basic horizontal line.

Conduct it should be strictly on the level. After that, you need to attach the bowl to the wall and mark the space for mounting holes.

Tip: in order for the drill to not slip over the tile and the glaze on the tile is less cracked, you can pre-stick the tape with construction tape. For confidence, you need to make a small notch at the point of entry of the drill, this is called nack at the professionals.

After all the holes are drilled, plastic dowels are installed in them and the mounting studs are screwed in. In order to make it convenient to screw the bowl, the studs should extend approximately 20 mm beyond the sink. Do not forget that the bowl in all places is attached through gaskets, metal studs should not directly contact with the body of the sink.

It is advisable to install the mixer immediately on the bowl. The fact is that it is attached below with a special cut-off washer, which is fixed with a metal bolt. And if you hang the bowl on the wall, it will be very inconvenient for you to later mount the mixer itself.

Tip: as the gap between the bowl and the mixer, and the gap between the wall and the structure itself, you need to plenty of fill any sealants. Most often used for this transparent silicone.

The video in this article shows the main models of mini sinks.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we would like to note that mini sinks for a toilet are not only a convenient sanitary ware, but also a bright piece of interior that can make a kind of charm even in such a small room (see also the article Sink made of porcelain stoneware - the beauty of natural stone).