Vanity unit 60 60 cm for bathroom - selection and

03-01-2018
Sewage

Furniture plays an important role in creating the necessary coziness and comfort in the bathroom, as well as to ensure the functional use of free space. An example of this is the cabinet under the sink 60 by 60 cm.

Below we look at what is this furniture, how to choose it and install the bathroom.

Cabinet with sink 60x60 cm

General information

Sink cabinet is a useful piece of furniture, as it performs several important functions:

  • Hides communication, thanks to which the interior of the room looks more perfect;
  • It is a design element that adorns the bathroom.
  • Allows you to use the space under the sink. As a rule, all kinds of bathroom accessories are stored in such pedestals.

Of course, the size of the furniture can be very different, however, 60x60 cm cabinets are very popular, as they are compact, which allows them to be used in small bathrooms, and at the same time are quite roomy. However, when choosing these products, it should be borne in mind that they may have a different design.

Suspended pedestal

Selection features

Types of furniture

Before proceeding to the selection of the furniture in question, you should familiarize yourself with its types. So, thumbs can vary in different parameters. The main difference lies in the installation method. Products are:

Suspended In this case, the structure is fixed on the wall.
Outdoor This option is attractive because in this case it is easier to install and connect the plumbing with your own hands than in the case of hanging furniture.

Note! When choosing outdoor furniture, it is desirable that it had a sufficiently high legs. This is due to the fact that in the bathroom the level of humidity is elevated and with low legs or installation of the structure directly on the floor, the space under it will not dry out.

Floor stand

The choice in this case depends solely on your own preferences. As a rule, the hinged furniture looks more stylish and "airy." But, as mentioned above, it is somewhat more difficult to install.

In addition, according to the method of mounting the sink, the product varies by:

Furniture under the mortise sink In this case, the plumbing fixture hits the countertop. As a rule, the size of such cabinets exceed 60x60 cm.
Under the sink sink In this case, the structure does not have a tabletop, since a sink is installed instead. For furniture of the considered size this option is the most common.

Having decided on the type of product that will be installed in the bathroom, you can proceed to the choice of its other parameters.

In the photo - the design with a mortise sink.

What to look for

When buying cabinets in the first place should be aware that it must be in harmony with other elements of the room and its decoration. In attention should take the color of the product, style, decor features, etc.

In addition, there are other important points that should also be considered before purchasing.

The following are the main ones:

  • The quality of fittings. It is desirable that it was metal, as the painted plastic quickly fails and loses its appeal.
  • Special attention should be paid to the issue of functionality, based on your own wishes.. This applies to the size of the boxes, the number of shelves and other trifles. Someone will be more comfortable massive outdoor furniture, in which you can put, bathrobes and other bathroom equipment, and someone - a compact hinged nightstand.
  • The construction should be tough and durable.. The best option is solid wood furniture, however, the price of such products is the highest. Chipboard products are cheaper, however, they are much less durable.

Note! The use of a spacious pedestal under the sink will help to avoid installing additional furniture and thereby save space.

Level leveling

Installing floor stands

After the sink with a 60 cm by 60 cm stand will be purchased, it should be installed. To do this, first of all, you should choose a suitable place, and you need to do this even before communications are installed. To make it easier to determine the right place, you should take measurements of the room and divide it into sections under the shower cabin, bathroom and sink.

After the place is determined, you can proceed to the installation. As a rule, furniture is supplied complete with all necessary fasteners and connections. If the washbasin is not included in the kit, then you need to buy it separately, and it is advisable to make an acquisition in one store so that the plumber would fit the furniture.

Shell communications

A brief installation manual for a washbasin is as follows:

  • First of all, you need to assemble a cabinet, twisting each screw into its place. Most often in the kit to the product there is an assembly scheme, so it is not difficult to perform this procedure.
  • Next you need to install the washbasin. As a rule, for this you just need to fluff the joint with silicone sealant, and install the sink.
  • Then fix the mixer and install the siphon. This procedure is no different from installing fittings for other types of washbasins.
  • Assembled sanitary device must be installed in the place of permanent location. In some cases, this may require holes in the back of the cabinet for sewer and water pipes. In addition, silicone should be greased with the place where the washbasin connects to the wall.

Some models of sinks are additionally attached to the wall. In this case, you need to perform the markup and then drill holes in the wall into which dowels will be inserted later.

  • Then it is necessary to align the position of the structure with the help of a building level by adjusting the legs.
  • Next, you need to connect the water supply, as well as insert a branch pipe into the sewer.
Silicone joint sealant
  • At the end of the work, open the mixer and make sure all joints are tight. If necessary, the connection must be “tightened” or treated with silicone sealant.

At this work on the installation of plumbing completed.

Conclusion

The compact cabinet under the sink 60 to 60 cm allows you to make the interior of the bathroom more attractive, as well as to use the space under the plumbing. The only thing that it really was convenient, you need to choose it correctly in each individual case, as well as correctly carry out the installation, in accordance with the recommendations outlined above.

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