How to install a sink on the countertop

02-09-2018
Sewage

The overwhelming number of people starts a new day with a visit to the bathroom. Therefore, it is nice when this room with its appearance and equipment can give a boost of energy until the evening. Contribute to this overhead sink, which is original and neat look in the bathroom.

Usually they are installed in large areas, and installation is carried out on a moisture-resistant base, often on the tabletop.

Ceramic sink laid on the countertop in the bathroom

Due to the variety of shapes, sizes and materials they make it possible to realize any design ideas. Consider these products in more detail.

Choosing the material of the product

Let us consider in more detail what the industry can offer us today:

Ceramics
  1. For the manufacture of used Sanitary or sanitary ware.
  2. They have a smooth surface, does not contain pores.
  3. Porcelain looks more preferable, therefore its price is higher than products from faience.
  4. Ceramic sinks are operated for a long time, remain clean and do not have inclusions of rust and dirt.
A rock There are two options:
  1. Natural stone is a “premium” segment, so not everyone can purchase a product. Note that the material is quite heavy. Wash basins of such a plan look beautiful and rich, but also require special care. The marble surface has many pores, so it is quickly contaminated with dirt and rust.
  2. Artificial stone - the products look no different from natural ones, but their cost is significantly lower. The surface is smooth, without pores, it is easy and convenient to care for it.
Glass
  1. Use in the manufacture of durable tempered glass.
  2. Appearance - stylish and very expensive.
  3. Care causes difficulties associated with traces of water and bath products. It therefore requires thorough wiping after each use.
Metal
  1. Stainless steel - products of high strength and durability. Do not require specific care, but do not tolerate abrasives. When selecting, we recommend paying attention to the thickness of the device wall - thin-walled products “buzz” when water falls.
  2. Copper sinks - they are preferred by lovers of antiquity or "semi-antique". Decorate them with coinage, so the wash basin looks very exclusive. You just need to remember that copper things oxidize over time, so cleaning the sink should be carried out with special means.
Acrylic The budget option available to the general public, the price is quite within the power of different segments of the population. Care of the product does not cause problems, but, the washbasin is not resistant to abrasive powders, there are scratches. Also, acrylic is prone to cracks and chips, but you can fix them yourself with the help of special tools.
Tree Such sinks certainly attract the attention of others. The cost of products is high, and care for them is complicated. This option plumbing more decorative than practical.
Countertop under the sink in the bathroom with towel rail

Forms and sizes of sinks

Let's start with the forms:

  1. Round - combines classic style with innovative.
  2. Oval - a classic streamlined shape, but its appearance is more modern than the round.
On the photo is the oval bowl of the washstand.
  1. Square and rectangular look strictly and concisely.
  2. The triangular option is great for a small bathroom area.

Tip: you want to decorate the interior of youth and modern - then pay attention to the shells of different geometry.

Rectangular invoice sink on wooden top

We extend the size of the overhead sinks, which can be for:

  • small ones - length is 400-550 mm, depth is 120-350 mm;
  • medium - 550-750 mm, 350-480 mm, respectively;
  • large - the depth of products is 480-610 mm, length is 750-1200 mm.

Universal is considered to be a sink in a length of 50 cm - 65 cm and a depth of 480-610 mm.

How to choose

In this case, you should use our recommendations:

  1. Consider the characteristics of family members, especially when there are young children in the house. Washbasin must be without sharp edges. In addition, you should choose the height of the placement of the sink, so it was convenient to wash everything.

Tip: when you lean over the sink, you should not beat her with your elbows.

  1. A suitable size sink is defined as follows - stand close to it and extend your arm forward.. The border of the product should end right at the fingertips, in extreme cases, in the middle of the palm.
Select the correct size of the sink
  1. When choosing the size of the device, pay attention to the size of the bathroom. Otherwise, small sinks will cause difficulties in their operation, splashes from the water often fall from it to the sides.
  1. Check when buying a sink for possible chips, cracks and other defects.
  1. If you decide to buy a white washbasin, purchase the rest of sanitary ware from the same manufacturer. Then the color of all will be one key. So you can create a special mood in the interior.
  1. Corner sink with a cabinet will save space in the room.

Installation

Below is the instruction on how to install the surface sink:

  1. Spend all communications in a hidden way.
  2. Install siphon:
  • if you do not have problems with sewage, do not often have to clean it with a plunger or metal cable, you can put a regular S-shaped plastic corrugation;
  • when the “troubled” drain pipes, it is better to use a hard siphon, which has a bottle-shaped revision. Its installation should be carried out before installing the sink.

You will also need a transition cuff O 30 mm to O 40-100 mm (the first dimension is the outlet from the sink, the second - for sewer connections). In the table top the hole for the siphon should be up to O50 mm, so that the pipe from the drain neck passes.

Independent installation of the siphon
  1. Select and install a mixer.

It should pay attention to the principle of its installation:

  • on the table top - make an additional hole and ensure tightness at the fastener;
  • on the wall.

Tip: give preference to the mixer, which has a ball valve and swing arm.

  1. Install the sinks on the countertop. The process does not require you to special skills and use of devices. Pass silicone on the inside edge of the sink and just stick it to the base.

You will solve two problems with this:

  • make fixture sink;
  • ensure tight connection.
Applying silicone to the inside of a stainless steel kitchen sink before installing it in the worktop

The use of a siphon, which has an additional clamping nut, is a controversial issue. Usually do without such a device.

Conclusion

The use of invoice sink on the countertop allows you to quickly and easily install bathroom fixtures in the bathroom, giving the interior a special charm. Installation of equipment is done independently with silicone. It is only necessary to choose the size of the washbasin and the height of its placement.

The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.

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