Washbasin tulip for bathroom

The appearance of the bathroom entirely depends on the desires of the owner of the house or apartment and, as a rule, reflects the desire of the owner for beauty. And since one of the main elements of each bathroom is a wash basin, special attention is paid to it.

Being used far from once a day, it should be really comfortable and at the same time look, striking guests' eyes except in a good way. Designers for many years invented various solutions, but one of the most successful was a pedestal design, better known as a tulip-type washstand. About him just and will be discussed in this article.

Special features

The technical characteristics of the tulip washbasin are such that they allow it to be used in small premises and even installed in a corner, while retaining sufficient space for bathroom accessories. Also, there are different types of legs for the most demanding owners.

One of the main advantages of the tulip is the masking of the drainage and water supply systems, in other words, all hoses and pipes are masked, leaving only the neat leg of the washbasin. And such, with a good design, it can favorably emphasize the general appearance of the room and organically fit even into a minimalist modern style.

The presence of the leg also solves other problems of the suspended shells, and specifically the question of mass. The dimensions of the washbasin tulip can be any, including quite large, it allows you to choose a product for a specific room. In addition, it frees the hands of designers, which makes the range of products truly huge.

Since there is a support, heavy ceramics can be used as a material, although the variability has not gone away. On sale you can find both porcelain and cheaper sanitary faience. There are, of course, solutions and more expensive, if the price does not embarrass, then you can take a natural or artificial stone, as well as hot glass.

Summarizing the intermediate result, let us sound some common features of a tulip washbasin:

1. Disguises undesirable for the eyes of the guests mechanisms for draining and supplying water
2. The variety of products allows you to implement various design solutions in your bathroom

Design

A tulip-type washbasin is well-suited to almost any bathroom, whether it is a modern design or a semi-Baroque-style museum, but not only the sink itself is important, but also the column to it. Colons in particular are of different types, it can be a full-fledged pedestal, a semi-column or a suspension leg, designed exclusively for masking.

The main distinguishing feature of the tulip shell is its leg, it can have a different look.

Conventionally, all designs can be divided into two main directions.

• The first direction is represented by monolithic structures, in other words, the bowl and pedestal are cast as a whole.
• The second direction is more popular among the wide consumer, since the bowl and the leg are separate parts of the structure, there is a choice, and it is much easier to mount such products.

A few words about the leg

The semi-column often performs only decorative functions, masking the drain, and therefore the wash basin in this design should not have an excessively large mass, since it rests solely on the wall. The leg in this case is needed only for beauty. This is used mainly in modern, minimalist styles.

The column is used to emphasize the massiveness of the shell, as well as from a purely practical point of view, as a support for a heavy bowl. Used in classic styles. A stylized ornament, which characterizes a certain direction in design, is often applied to the column.

The layout of the bathrooms is different, sometimes there are sinks mounted in niches. A tulip wash basin in this case can be the best solution, giving the interior a finished look.

Let's talk about the sink

The shells are also not so simple - since the invention of these designs, the appearance of the products has changed several times. Each designer made his own adjustments, thanks to which we now have such a variety of models.

Shells can be round, elliptical, square. There are recessed and angular models of sinks, stylized in any direction.

Depending on the needs of the host, a different shell width can be chosen.

• Small-sized products with a width of up to 450 mm are intended for use in offices, latrines, as well as in small bathrooms with occasional use.
• Sinks with average dimensions from 500 to 800 mm. Presented in the widest range, they are used in the vast majority of residential premises.
• All that goes beyond 800 mm, as a rule, belongs to the elite plumbing and is used in large rooms.

Tip: so that your sink blends seamlessly with the bathroom, the rest of the furniture and plumbing should be in harmony with the tulip in color and style. The best option here is to buy a single headset immediately.

Construction Installation Tips

During the installation process, there are moments with your own hands, where it is not very convenient to work alone, and therefore, if there is an opportunity, it is better to invite an assistant. In addition to the standard set of products for installation, you will need a certain set of tools.

In particular, it is desirable to have an electric drill or perforator, a set of wrenches, as well as a sealant, silicone is best here.

Important: pay attention to the siphon design. There are models with overflow protection, so depending on which bowl you choose, you should select a siphon.

• Installing a washbasin tulip begins with markup. The approach here can be twofold. The easiest way to attach the bowl to the wall and mark the mounting points of the studs. But if you act without an assistant, then you can make a paper stencil and use it to transfer everything to the wall.
• Accordingly, the required number of holes is drilled and the dowels are inserted.. After which the mounting studs are screwed. The shell is fastened through gaskets, with the help of the nuts included in the kit. The studs should extend from the wall to the shell thickness, plus 15–20 mm, for gaskets and nuts.

• Before installation on the sink, you should install the mixer and the drain pipe, since after fixing the bowl, climbing the bottom and screwing the mixer will be very problematic.
• The last step is to connect to the water supply system, sewage and the actual installation of the leg itself..

Tip: in monolithic sinks, the instruction is similar, but there is a hole in the column for accessing the siphon and connecting the plumbing, there is no need to consult the installation in the store.

The video in this article provides installation instructions.

Conclusion

The appearance of the washbasin often sets the tone for the entire bathroom; this element should not be neglected and, all the more, negligent in its installation. The sink the tulip will perfectly hide all communications and will give to your bathroom a worthy look.