Even equipment such as a sink can be confusing. The modern assortment is huge, and each model differs in its installation features. Let's take a closer look at the process of installing a sink in the bathroom.
About choosing a washbasin
The installation method depends on the type of concrete sink, but there are several types. Among the most popular, it is worth noting the built-in models, console or suspended. Washbasins with a pedestal, as well as models with a semi- pedestal, are very common. Consider each view in more detail:
- The built-in washbasin in the bathroom either in the table top or in the cabinet has one feature. The advantage of these designs is that they completely hide all communications. Such a washbasin allows you to use the furniture in which it is built. The disadvantage is that a sink with a curbstone takes up a lot of space.
- Console models are mounted on the wall using special brackets. The installation process is quite simple. As for the shapes and sizes, there are models with a variety of variations. A disadvantage, according to many owners, are open communications.
- Among the models with a pedestal, the most popular are washbasins of the “tulip” type. Among the features is a decorative element that serves as a support for the thicket. Due to the pedestal, communications are not visible.
- The semi-pedestal is reminiscent of a “tulip” in design. The basis in these models does not rest on the wall, but on the floor. The installation of such equipment is complicated by the need to bring the sewer to a certain height.
Acrylic Shells
These models are worth mentioning separately. They recently appeared on the market of sanitary equipment. This is a great choice for those who strive for everything unusual and original. In fact, acrylic bathroom sinks are not made entirely of acrylic. What is used as material? During production, a special plastic mass with a low acrylic content is used, which is distinguished by special polymerization kinetics. Due to this, the appearance of pores in the material is excluded, characteristics — both physical and chemical — increase. These models are also chosen because styrene is not present in the composition. This is a harmful substance, the fumes of which can cause serious illness.
Among the characteristics, reviews note light weight with high strength, resistance to various kinds of chemical influences and mechanical damage, the possibility of repair using thermal influences. These sinks do not absorb odors, have no seams, and are resistant to high temperatures. The installation process of the sink in the bathroom is no different from the installation of traditional earthenware or other models.
Important dimensions
First of all, you need to look at the width and depth of the product. When selecting models with a pedestal, not only the size of the bowl, but also the height of the pedestal is important. As for the width of the sinks, manufacturers offer models in a fairly wide range - from 35 to 100 centimeters. When buying an angular washbasin, the width will indicate one of the sides, which is located along the wall. The best option is a sink in the bathroom 50 cm.
Height is important when choosing models with a pedestal. This parameter is selected taking into account the average growth of residents of an apartment or house. The optimal height is considered to be 94-110 centimeters. The average bowl size is 86-93 centimeters.
Depth is the size of the bathroom sink from the wall to the edge of the product. To use the wash basin was convenient, it is recommended to purchase models with a depth of 48 to 61 centimeters. Comfortable depth can be determined by standing in front of the product and stretching out your hand. If the back wall ends at finger level, this is a suitable size.
Dismantling an old item
Installation of the sink in the bathroom begins with dismantling. To do this, first unscrew the nut holding the mixer. Then the latter disconnects and retracts outward. After this, the drain equipment is dismantled - the nuts are unscrewed from the bottom of the washbasin, the siphon is disconnected from the outlet and water is immediately removed from it. If you need to change the siphon, it is also separated from the pipe. After finishing work with a siphon, a hole in the sewer is plugged with a rag or other suitable objects. After all operations, you can remove the washbasin from the brackets or supports.
Steps for installing console sinks
Installation should begin with an examination and evaluation of the wall on which the equipment will be mounted. If there are even slight doubts that the wall will not be able to withstand the mass of the washbasin, then a special supporting frame will be needed. Installing a sink in the bathroom is a few steps. All of them will be described below.
Markup
At this stage, choose a place for fasteners. One of the main factors is the height of the sink. It should be determined in such a way that the washbasin can be used comfortably. The height of the installation of the sink in the bathroom is noted using the building level. A line is drawn on the wall. If the walls are finished with tiles, then consider the location of the seams between the tiles - it will turn out to install the element without sacrificing design.
On the line mark the places of future holes for fasteners. You can take measurements and transfer their results to the wall. Or they make marks by placing the sink on the wall.
Drilling holes
Before this operation, the markup should be clarified again. If everything is in order, you can proceed to drilling. You need to use an electric drill or hammer. The size of the drill should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the dowel. In the designated places, two holes are made. In order to increase strength, glue is poured into them. Then dowels are driven into the holes. It is better to choose self-tapping screws special - for plumbing.
Bowl installation
How do you install the sink in the bathroom with your own hands? When the holes are drilled, carefully put the sink on the screws. Previously, it is necessary to install gasket washers. Twisting them is recommended very carefully.
Wash the washers until the washbasin stops moving. It’s not worth the effort. Otherwise, you can easily damage the bowl, resulting in cracks, or the sink will simply split into two parts. Fasteners are closed with decorative dummy elements.
Subtleties of installing washbasins with a pedestal
Installing a sink with a curbstone in the bathroom is no more difficult than installing a suspended structure. But there are some features. Before installing the washbasin on the base, all communications for supplying water directly to the cabinet should be connected. If you do this after mounting the bowl, this will lead to unpleasant problems - the space inside the cabinet is very limited. And to connect anything in such conditions is quite difficult.
The second feature of the built-in sink in the bathroom is the holes for the siphon and hoses in the cabinet - they may not be suitable for specific conditions. In this case, just cut a new opening. To do this, you can use a crown saw with an electric drill.
During installation, the stand should be accurately positioned - it should stand strictly horizontally. The process itself is very simple - on each stand there are legs for adjustment. On the leveling stand, put the usual level. Then the legs are rotated to an ideal position until the installation height of the sink in the bathroom becomes the same.
After alignment, you can go to the fasteners. Do this in two ways. So, the first involves the use of sealants, and the second - anchor screws. Professionals advise to stay on the first option. The fasteners should not be super reliable - just fill the space between the bowl and the wall with sealant and wait until it is completely dry. Installing a sink with a curbstone in the bathroom on the anchor screws is a lot of labor. But in the end we get the same result as with the sealant.
Features of corner washbasins
High versatility, as well as functionality, allows these products to be equally successful in any style. Also one of the advantages is compactness. Therefore, corner sinks in the bathroom are installed in case of space deficiency. As for the varieties of models, here everything is the same as with ordinary washbasins. These are the same built-in models, suspension solutions, and tulip-type models.
There are products in the form of an isosceles triangle and asymmetric solutions. The first are characterized by uniform contact angles to the wall. This makes it possible to more effectively use the free space in the room. The second is a triangle, one side of which is longer. Depending on the position of the washstand relative to the walls, almost all of its large part will be displaced in a certain direction, and the second will be free. The size of the bathroom sink may vary. Now manufacturers offer corner models with sinks from 35 to 65 centimeters. The height of the product is often 70 centimeters.
As for the installation features, in the case of installing suspended models, the kit necessarily has a special holder. What it is? This is an L-shaped metal bar. First, this holder is mounted to the wall, and the washbasin bowl is already installed on it. When installing corner sinks in the bathroom of other types, the rules for ordinary rectangular washbasins are used.