Wall mounted washbasin: description of technical advantages
When arranging the bathroom raises the question of what is best to install the type of sink. Taking into account the fact that standard designs of standard bathrooms are of a very modest size, the first thing you should pay attention to is the size of the structure.
From this point of view, the mounted variant is the most profitable, which will be discussed in this article.
General provisions
Let's start with the fact that we consider all possible configurations of sinks in the bathroom:
| Title | Description |
| Waybill | Mounted on a special bollard, standing on the floor. From the side it seems that the container was simply put on the table. |
| Built | In this variation, the bowl is immersed in the table top of the bollard, which, as in the previous case, is securely located on the floor surface. |
| "Tulip" | The curbstone is absent, and the communications are hidden in a special stem, most often made of faience or ceramics. |
| Hinged | There are no supports, and the sink itself is attached to the wall. Sometimes it is complemented with a cabinet, which also does not come into contact with the floor. |
As you can see, the hinged version takes the least space and can do without any furniture.
Characteristics
Of course, wall-mounted bathroom sinks have both positive and negative sides, so you should carefully study all the nuances before making a choice.
Merits
- The first and most important advantage for our small-sized toilets is the economical use of living space.. Directly under the sink, you can put a towel rack, laundry basket or even a washing machine.
Tip: if it’s more convenient for you to have a pedestal under the sink, then in this version it is recommended to use a model with a similar wall mounting system for this purpose. Then you can still win some amount of space.
- Low price. Everything is simple: less material - you have to pay less. In other variations, there is a mandatory basis, which significantly increases the cost of initially inexpensive washing.
- Increased compliance with health standards. It is easy to do the cleaning yourself under the suspended structure, which eliminates the accumulation of dirt and dust, which are allergens and distributors of harmful bacteria. The place where you monitor the cleanliness of your own body should be absolutely clean.
- Easy siphon access. Sooner or later, but the water blockage becomes clogged, as a result of which the work of the drain is disrupted, and sewage odors begin to leak. The model with an open bottom analysis and cleaning of the problem node is carried out simply, which can not be said, for example, “tulips.
- Aesthetics. The hinged sink with or without a pedestal looks modern and attractive, giving the room some lightness and airiness.
Disadvantage
The negative side of this design is essentially the same: a relatively complex installation instructions. A simple connection of sewage and plumbing is not limited. It is very important to reliably fix the sink on the wall surface.
Tip: be sure to make sure that the wall is concrete, and not a weak partition or drywall, which simply can not withstand the weight of even one sink, not to mention the pedestal.
Materials
Suspended sinks can be made of the following materials:
| Title | Comments |
| Faience | Quite common material due to its affordable cost. But it should be borne in mind that it has a high porosity, contributing to the absorption of moisture and odors, and poor resistance to mechanical stress. |
| Porcelain | It looks like a faience on the outside, but at the same time it is somewhat devoid of its disadvantages and costs more. |
| Glass | A special hardened shockproof is used, which, of course, is not cheap. May be glossy or matte, the second option is less prone to contamination. It has a wide range of forms and designs, making it look just amazing, creating a unique atmosphere in the bathroom of styles such as high-tech or modern. |
| A natural stone | Marble, granite, travertine or onyx are commonly used. Pros:
Minuses:
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| Fake diamond | The charm of artificial stone is that it has the virtues of natural, but at the same time it is partially devoid of its disadvantages. This material is less picky to acids and alkalis, it is cheaper and weighs less. |
| Metal | Practical and modern, the cost is also within reasonable limits, especially if we consider stainless steel. The only thing to remember is the peculiarity of care, which, as in the case of natural stone, requires the use of special cleaning compositions, if you want to avoid the appearance of stains and oxidation. |
Conclusion
Hinged shells have a large number of positives. The most important of these is saving space, which is so lacking in our classic bathrooms. We also considered the possible materials for the manufacture of the structures described.
The video in this article will introduce you to additional information regarding the materials presented. Use your living space rationally.