Mortise sink for installation in bathrooms and kitchens
Plumbing fixtures for hygiene procedures may vary depending on the installation method. Separate words deserve mortise sinks for the bathroom and kitchen space, as they are widely spread in the consumer environment. Their installation is not so difficult to contact the experts.
About the merits of products
Models that are introduced directly into the tabletop do not require fixing to the side surfaces, due to which one does not have to spoil the walls and carry out laborious installation work. The elements of the communication system are successfully hidden inside the cabinet to install the sink.
The list of benefits is not limited to the listed opportunities.
- Reasonable price of similar plumbing devices makes the range of consumers quite wide.
- The aesthetic effect is very high, as embedding in the tabletop allows you to achieve a single style decision.
- Mortise washbasins for the bathroom or sink for the kitchen can be installed by hand.
- After the installation work, the products are securely held in the furniture, while not allowing water to flow in places of contact.
Addition! An additional advantage is the fact that the presented products are quite convenient to use in kitchens, as well as in premises for taking hygienic procedures.
Manufacturing materials
By production of this type of bathroom equipment completely different raw materials can be used. Depending on the material used, the characteristics of the finished products will vary. The final choice is made taking into account operational features of the room.
Stainless steel
Mortise sinks for the kitchen of stainless steel deserve special attention, as well as similar products for placement in the bathroom. This option can be attributed to the budget category, as the cost of production is low.
However, at low cost, you can purchase a durable and at the same time universal plumbing fixture.
Some types of ceramics
Faience is the most popular material in the manufacture of sinks and sinks, which is associated more with cheap and good properties. It has porosity, therefore it must be necessarily covered with a protective coating. Under other circumstances, it will be very difficult to cope with pollution.
Porcelain products are made using the same white clay that undergoes high-temperature processing. Unlike the previous version, this material has better quality, which means that the cost of the final product is somewhat higher. Resistance to moisture and strength characteristics are optimal.
A natural stone
Products made from natural minerals are in special demand, as they look luxurious in practically any premises. Marble, granite or any other valuable stone can be used as a base material. By embedding these types of products in the kitchen worktop, you can create a spectacular atmosphere.
Imitation of natural stone
A cheaper option is to use an artificial counterpart for making a sink. Imitation stone is usually obtained from synthetic products based on polyester resins and special fillers. Also in the production can be used colored concrete and acrylic polymer.
Installation work
When installing sanitary devices of this type, you have to cut special holes in the horizontal surface. In this case, the sink itself can be superimposed narrowly on a plane or installed directly under the countertop for a bathroom or kitchen.
Further, it will be considered the first option, since it has received the most widespread. If it is necessary to install from below, then you can use the above data, because there are very few differences between the two methods. Simply fixing is done on the other hand.
Below is a guideline that will help you to make the sink for the bathroom in the countertop. The information is also relevant if it is necessary to install a kitchen sink of the surface type.
Materials and tools
- For drawing markup you will need a simple pencil.
- As a measuring device, you can use a ruler or tape measure.
- Cutting will be carried out using an electric jigsaw.
- A drill is used to make the first hole.
- Fasteners are necessary for better fixation of the product.
- Sealant will protect the place of adherence from moisture.
Installation process
Having prepared the above tools and materials, you can proceed to self-installation.
In our case, the product will be superimposed by edges on the countertop: in the bathroom or kitchen, such products are best suited, which cannot be said about the models that are attached from the bottom.
- Surface preparation for work is in progress.. The plane is being cleaned of various kinds of pollution, and the cabinet is also completely freed from unnecessary rubbish.
- The marking is applied to the plane of the tabletop with a simple pencil.. Usually with the products comes a cardboard template that is cut with scissors. If not, then you should make it out of scrap materials.
- After the main lines are drawn, you need to cut the electric jigsaw. However, at the very beginning you should drill a hole with a drill so that you can insert the cutting tool.
- Making a hole of a certain size directly in the tabletop, you need to carry out a fitting. For this, the finished product is inserted inside. The extreme part of this should lie tightly on the surface.
- If everything is in order, then the product is fastened using special brackets. Under the edges, sealing means for sewage are applied without fail, so that water does not flow into the interior of the cabinet.
Attention! When cutting is done, it is necessary to avoid excessive pressure on the electric jigsaw, otherwise the blade will bend, which will lead to uneven cutting of the tabletop.
As a conclusion
Making a choice in favor of mortise shells for various types of premises, it is possible to significantly improve the aesthetic perception of space, since after the assembly work a single composition is obtained. The installation is quite simple, so you can save on this operation by refusing to attract specialists. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the topic.