Sink - types and features of choice

Sinks are among the most important sanitary fixtures, without which no kitchen or bathroom can do. Nowadays, a huge range of sinks is offered on the market, so it is not easy to choose, for example, it is difficult for an inexperienced person to decide which design is better - a freestanding sink or a mounted structure. To help in this matter, below we will look at the main types of plumbing and their features.

Types of sinks

All existing sinks can be classified according to several criteria:

• Purpose;
• Material;
• Mounting method.

Purpose

Sinks can be designed for different purposes:

• For kitchen - allow you to wash dishes, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Housekeeping - used for washing, soaking clothes, etc.
• For bathroom - used for washing, washing hands and for other hygienic purposes.
• Garden - apply, as it is not difficult to guess, for the street. The presence of such a device on the plot allows you to wash your hands or take water into a container without going home.

Therefore, when choosing, first of all it is necessary to decide for what purposes a sanitary fixture is needed.

Materials

In the manufacture of sinks usually use the following types of materials:

• Ceramics (faience or porcelain) - the most common option. Such shells have an attractive appearance and good performance. Their only drawback is the susceptibility to shock loads, as ceramics are fragile.
• Stainless steel - as a rule, is used for kitchen sinks. In addition, stainless steel is often made of outdoor plumbing.

• Glass - such plumbing has an unusual attractive appearance. Usually used in bathrooms.
• Natural stone - the price of products made from this material is the highest, however, their lifespan is almost eternal, and they also have a very attractive appearance.
• Artificial stone - externally, such sanitary appliances look like products made of natural stone, but they are cheaper. The term of their operation, of course, is also lower.

Note! After purchasing a sanitary appliance from a particular material, you should be familiar with the features of caring for it with your own hands. Improper care may damage the product.

The choice of material for the sink depends on individual preferences, the style of the interior in which the room is decorated, as well as its own financial possibilities.

Mounting method

According to this parameter, the shells are divided into the following types:

• Suspended - mounted on the wall with special brackets.
• Tulips - are a design on the leg, which is also attached to the wall. The disadvantage of these products is that they have a fixed height set by the manufacturer. But in the leg all communications are hidden, which makes the room more attractive.

• Freestanding - installed directly on the floor, so that theoretically it can be located anywhere in the room.

Separately, it should be said about the products that are installed on the pedestals or shelves. Recently, such plumbing is the most popular. Depending on the type of installation, it is of the following types:

It must be said that the use of the cabinet allows you to hide communications and also use the space under the sink. For example, you can store detergents and other small things in the cabinet.

Selection features

So, we considered the most common types of shells. However, even the same type of sanitary appliances can sometimes be very different from each other.

Therefore, below we take a look at the main points that need to be paid attention to when choosing a product:

• First of all, you should pay attention to the color and design of the product. Of course, it must be attractive, appropriate style of the interior, as well as functional. For example, an asymmetrical plumbing can be convenient for the bathroom, which, in addition to the sink bowl, has a shelf for soap dishes and other accessories.

• Also the defining moment of choice is quality. The product should not have sharp and scratching edges. If the washbasin is made of ceramic or artificial stone, it is necessary to turn it over and inspect the surface from all sides. If there is a shrinkage shell (a blind hole formed as a result of a violation of the manufacturing technology of the device), then the purchase of such an instance should be abandoned.
• Be sure to determine the size of the structure. The choice depends on the characteristics of the room. In some cases it is more expedient to narrow the sink, and in others - on the contrary, more dimensional.
• The important point is the equipment. The product must have fasteners and a scheme for how to do the installation yourself.

Note! The choice of the mixer depends on the type of sanitary device, so first you should buy a sink and then a faucet to it.

That is, in fact, the entire instruction for choosing a sink.

Conclusion

Choose a sink or sink is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. The most important thing is to determine its main parameters and, of course, its purpose. For example, the household sink will be very different from the kitchen sink, so each appliance should be used for its intended purpose.

From the video in this article, you can read some additional information on this topic.