Metal mortise or false kitchen sink: what to choose

When choosing a ready-made furniture set, or making kitchen furniture according to an individual project, many homeowners ask themselves: what is the difference between a built-in or cushioned sink, and which of these options is best suited for modern kitchen equipment in a private house or apartment?

Both models are made of stainless steel, so they have high reliability and good performance, and are equally well suited for use in domestic conditions.

Comparative review of stainless steel kitchen sinks

At first glance, the difference between these two types of sanitary appliances may seem insignificant, however, with a more detailed approach to the choice of kitchen sink, it becomes obvious that they have a number of fundamental differences.

In order to help the reader make the right choice, this article will discuss the main differences between the mortise or flush-mounted washers, as well as the main advantages and disadvantages of installing and operating the overhead and mortise models.

Brief description of overhead washers

A typical stainless steel metal sink is a single, seamless, or welded construction that consists of one or more bowls of the sink itself, and a metal surface adjacent to it, which can be positioned both symmetrically and offset to one side.

In most cases, the metal surface serves as a table top for a bedside cabinet or cabinet, and is used to dry and drain water from washed dishes, fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and other food products.

Depending on the specific conditions and design features of the finished kitchen furniture, such models of sinks can be installed in one of two ways presented.

1. Installation on the finished worktop is carried out using standard furniture hardware, but before installing it, a window should be cut out in the worktop, which should correspond to the shape of the sink bowl.
2. Installing a wall-mounted sink instead of a tabletop gives you the opportunity to save material and allows you to install it on any floor cabinet or cabinet of a suitable size.

Tip! Overhead models with a solid metal surface are recommended to be used in cases where the table top and side walls of the pedestals are made of non-moisture resistant material, such as laminated chipboard or MDF panels.

Advantages and disadvantages

Considering the question: what is the difference between the invoice washing and the mortise shell, you should immediately pay attention to the positive and negative sides of the overhead models.

Among the positive qualities of this design are the following distinctive features.

1. In most cases, surface-mounted washers are manufactured using seamless technology, therefore, despite the greater amount of metal, their price may be significantly lower than the cost of the mortise models.
2. Solid metal surface reliably protects the tabletop from mechanical damage, as well as from the penetration of water and dirt.
3. A floor cabinet or cabinet for installing a wall-mounted sink can be made by hand, based on the sizes available and the specific features of the kitchen room.

Speaking about the shortcomings of such products, we should mention the shallow useful depth of the bowl, the small thickness of stainless steel, as well as the official appearance, and the lack of models with the original author's design.

The main features of the mortise models

The main difference of the mortise sink from the consignment note is that it is installed in the finished worktop of the floor kitchen cabinet or pedestal. Mortise sink is a stainless bowl round, square or rectangular in shape, having in the upper part of the entire contour a thin metal rim that rests on the surface of the table top, and provides a tight connection of the sink to the floor cabinet.

Next will be presented a brief step by step instructions that will help install a mortise shell using a simple set of household plumbing tools:

1. In the right place of the tabletop using a handsaw or electric jigsaw, you must cut a window that in shape and size should exactly match the external section of the sink.
2. Install and fasten a rubber, silicone or plastic seal that comes with a sink, or is bought separately at a hardware store, on the supporting metal bezel.
3. Insert the sink bowl into the tabletop so that the outer rim is pressed tightly against its surface along the entire perimeter, and then securely fasten it to the bottom with the help of standard fasteners.
4. After ensuring that the metal rim is correctly installed and tightly connected to the surface of the tabletop, install the mixer and connect the sink drain to the domestic sewage system using a bottle-type siphon.

Tip! To ensure the reliability and tightness of all connections, when installing and connecting a sink, it is recommended to use sanitary silicone sealant.

Positive and negative sides

In order to be able to objectively judge which sink is better mortise or invoice, the advantages and disadvantages of kitchen sink mortise design will be further considered.

1. Due to its small overall dimensions, it can be installed in almost any kitchen worktop, regardless of the material from which it is made (Chipboard, plastic, artificial or natural stone).
2. The compact elegant shape and more noble appearance allow positioning the sink as a key design element of the kitchen furniture set.
3. Mortise shells of welded construction have a large metal thickness, therefore, they are characterized by increased strength and high durability.

Among the disadvantages of such models can be noted a rather high cost, and the need for complete dismantling of the table top to connect and maintain sanitary devices.

Conclusion

Finally, it should be noted that in addition to the presented models of kitchen sinks, there are still embedded, or in other words, integrated sinks that are installed directly into the thickness of the tabletop. To get more information about all household plumbing appliances, it is recommended to view the video in this article or read similar articles in other sections of our site.