Sink for kitchen 40 by 40 cm: technical features, types and

12-04-2018

Sewage

Kitchen sinks abound in a variety of shapes and sizes. On the shelves of specialized stores, you can choose any design that fits your kitchen in the best possible way. In this article we will consider the characteristics and features of the choice of compact square sink with a side of 400 mm.

General provisions

What sizes are ideal for the kitchen sink? Many people, without thinking, will answer that the more the better. On the one hand, that's right, because in the kitchen during the day we can repeatedly wash food, dishes and just rinse hands.

The overall bowl will undoubtedly simplify the implementation of these tasks, but do not forget that most of the old apartments have small kitchens, and a spacious sink will simply take away its already small space.

For a large sink you need a spacious kitchen.

In connection with this, the kitchen sink 400x400 becomes an ideal solution due to its following advantages:

Merits

Compactness. This is the most important characteristic for apartments with kitchens, the area of which varies between five and six square meters. After installing the refrigerator, gas or electric stove and table in such a close room, there is already very little space left, and only the size in question can fit in harmoniously without disturbing the overall minimalism by its cumbersomeness and without creating inconveniences for the housewife during cooking.

Photo of the kitchen in which the space is optimally used due to the compact sink

Efficiency. Despite the relatively small size, this minimum is just enough to ensure the required functions, since, for example, the diameter of the plates usually does not exceed 25 cm, which allows them to fit completely in such a sink.

Kitchen sink 40 cm by 40 cm fully encloses the dirty dishes intended for washing

Tip: for tanks of such small size, choose a faucet with a short spout. Ideally, when the nozzle outlet is above the center of the sink, it minimizes splashing water.

Low price. Smaller dimensions require less material to make. Thus, even the usually expensive stone bowl will come at an affordable price.
Simplified installation instructions. With the installation of a small object, it is always much easier to handle; here, the reduced amount of work on cutting the table top in the case of using the mortise model, and the lower weight of the product, and the simpler system of its fastening play a role.

Wide range of models. Despite such modest dimensions, the 40x40 kitchen sink can be made of various materials and have additional devices in the form of cutting boards, automatic bottom valves and baskets for dishes. In addition, you should not forget about round models of bowls, which also fit into the dimensions in question.

Round and accurate mortise sink for kitchen 40 cm in diameter

Species

As we have already noted, small kitchen sinks can be made of various materials, let's look at their properties:

Material

Steel bowl with side 400 mm for placement in the kitchen

Title	pros	Minuses
Porcelain	Beautiful appearance; No porosity	Relative fragility; High enough cost
Faience	Low price	High porosity, which provokes the absorption of odors and liquids; Low strength properties
Stainless steel	Attractive appearance, well combined with such styles as hi-tech, modern and minimalism; Very high strength characteristics	The spread of loud sounds when hitting water droplets on a metal surface; The inability to use abrasive detergents due to the danger of damaging the coating of the bowl
Fake diamond	Solid appearance, perfectly combined with a worktop of the same material in the case of mortise design; Ease of care, you can use any household chemicals; High enough strength properties	High cost; Large weight, which in most cases requires a reinforced mounting system
Plastic	Low cost; Easy installation	Fear of high temperatures; Low resistance to mechanical stress

Installation

Mortise bowl 400 × 400 mm in the kitchen

Also considered shells may differ in the method of installation:

Title	Description
Waybill	It is mounted by imposing a bowl on top of a special headset or cabinet. Performing such a task is quite simple, but later less convenient to use.
Mortise	Crashes right into the tabletop, but rather under it. Such a process is somewhat more complicated in execution and requires the presence of special equipment, but it does not require an additional bedside. The car wash installed by this method looks incredibly beautiful, and is also very convenient to use and has no joints accumulating liquid and dirt.
Integrated	Differs from the previous version of the more complex installation process. This is due to the fact that the bowl is not sunk into the surface of the table, but is placed flush with it or even higher. This feature requires more careful processing of the edges of the cut hole.

Tip: if you do not have the necessary equipment for installing mortise and integrated models, it would be more rational to invite a qualified specialist who has it. So you do not have to buy expensive devices for one-time use, and you will be confident in the quality of the result.

Referring to the installation, it should be mentioned that also in some cases, kitchen sinks of 30 by 40 cm can be used, this is due to the design features of a particular room.

Location

There are two options for the sink according to its location in the kitchen:

Wall. The classic option when the sink is installed near one of the walls.

Tip: in this case, it is recommended to choose a place near the window so that you can distract from the process of washing dishes by contemplating the surrounding neighborhoods.

Corner. In this case, the bowl is mounted in the corner of the room, which allows you to use the usable space more efficiently. This is ideal for small kitchens.

Additional equipment

Together with small-sized bowls the following additions can be applied:

Cutting board. They are fixed directly on top of the sink, according to its size, and allows even more economical use of the allocated space.

Example of a cutting board for a round shell

Drying basket. It is also put on the sink and allows you to dry dishes, vegetables or fruits in it.

Conclusion

The small size of the kitchen, of course, cannot be changed in a typical apartment, but it can be rationally equipped. So installing a compact sink of 40? 40 cm will significantly win the usable area. And if this is a mortise model with a laid-on chopping board, then during the cooking process you will be able to feel much more comfortable.

The video in this article will introduce you to materials related to the information presented. Optimum use of limited space.