What opportunities in the apartment offers a small sink

One of the most important problems that designers need to solve is the rational use of space when creating the interior. If the room is large enough, such issues are easily solved, another thing is when you have to pay attention to every centimeter of area. In this case, come to the aid knowledge of sanitary appliances and their sizes. At the same time, the smallest sink is not always able to perform the functions assigned to it.

Today we consider what models of mini sinks are used for the toilet and bathroom. We recognize their features, varieties and try to install it with their own hands.

Product Features

Let us consider in more detail what the devices are, and where best to install them:

1. Miniature shells are smaller copies of their full-size models, so their characteristics follow from here. For example, the smallest sink of this type in a diameter of 200 mm - just enough to wash your hands. Therefore, such products can hardly be called a full washbasin. The price of devices depends on the manufacturer.

1. Most likely, they belong to washstands, since the functionality of this type of device is much less than that of a standard washbasin. First you have to adapt to such sizes of products, if you decide to use them to make the space in the bathroom more spacious.

1. This sanitary device, by and large, was designed for a toilet, in which you can wash your hands immediately after “your affairs”, even if the bathroom is of a small area. Installing a mini sink for the toilet in the bathroom is associated only with a shortage of usable space, although there are other ways to solve this issue, for example, a washbasin over a washing machine.

1. The use of miniature plumbing is usually justified only in extreme cases, for example, in apartments "Khrushchev", where the bathroom is combined. The usual set then will look like this - a toilet, shower (otherwise the bathroom will occupy the entire area) and a small sink.

Device specifications

After a detailed study of the mini sink, the overall picture will appear in a light that is not very visible to it. In this design, the disadvantages still have more advantages. Most likely, these devices are needed only in case of hopelessness.

Consider all the details:

Tip: It is best to use the mini-sink in the toilet, for which it was developed at the beginning.

Varieties of small sinks

In this parameter, the devices are also similar to their full-sized relatives.

They can be classified by:

1. Production material - most often used earthenware (more familiar option) or glass (unique appearance).

Also used:

• porcelain stoneware - due to the strength and durability;
• plastic - not everyone likes;
• stainless steel - more like hi-tech lovers;
• artificial stone - characteristics are not inferior to porcelain stoneware;
• copper is the most exotic material today; such shells look like a real rarity.

1. The placement in the bathroom of the device is divided into 2 groups:

• traditional rectangular sink with rounded edges - the approach is on the one hand, which is convenient in terms of operating the sanitary equipment;
• mini corner piece, around which there should be free space.

1. Type of installation:

• suspended;
• on the leg (pedestal) - type "tulip";
• with a hinged or floor stand.

Assembly process

If you have ever tried to install a full-sized washbasin, working with his mini copy is not difficult. The difference will be perhaps only in some inconveniences due to the small size of the device, which will arise when accessing fasteners.

Consider separately each type of sink:

1. Hanging sink - its installation on the wall is done with the help of studs, and in this case, the preliminary marking plays a big role. The instruction requires to maintain the horizontal, and the distance between them must coincide with the mounting holes of the sink.

At the second stage, holes for dowels are drilled in selected places, studs are screwed into them and then the assembled device is put on. All is fixed with nuts and plastic washers.

Advice: create a silicone pillow between the sink and the wall, which will act as a softening buffer at the same time, not allowing the device to crack from the loads, and an additional fastening.

1. On a pedestal - “Tulip” is installed almost the same as the suspended version. The difference in one - the height of the bowl sets the rack, so the installation is faster and easier. On the studs, the sink is put on after installation on the pedestal, just by advancing on them.

1. With a cabinet - installation in this case is quite simple. Often they do not even resort to the installation of studs, gluing the back of the silicone to the wall. Before this, you should properly set the sink, adjusting legs.

There is another kind of miniature plumbing fixtures that are built into the countertop. However, if there is a hard shortage of space, they are usually not used. In addition to the bowl, you need to find a place for the table top, which is not always possible.

Installation of the product resembles the installation of a kitchen sink, with the exception of its method of fastening. Embedded mini bowl glued to the countertop. In this case, the adhesive substance is a fixing and sealing element, does not allow spray water to fall under the edge of the device.

Conclusion

What manufacturers do not think up for consumers, and now for small-sized bathrooms you can choose a suitable mini sink of any shape. Installing the device will not cause problems if you do not take into account the size and some inconvenience because of this.

A small sink for the bathroom and toilet will help save space for other sanitary appliances. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.