When installing a washbasin in a bathroom, one should proceed not only from its decorative qualities, but also from its ease of use in the future.
What should be the height of the sink in the bathroom from the floor?
One of the most important parameters is the height of the sink in the bathroom. The standard is not mandatory, but when installing it, they try to take into account the usability of the product by all family members. It is clear that it is not possible to place the washbasin in such a way that it fits the height of each family member, so the height of the sink in the bathroom should be approximately calculated relative to the average height of an adult.
Among other things, determining what this indicator will be, you need to build on the type of product itself.
Types of Bathroom Sinks
There are several types of washbasins for the bathroom, differing not only in height, but also in the number of people who will use the sink, as well as in some other parameters.
Basically, sinks can be divided into several types:
- βTulipβ is a shell resembling a flower shape, standing on an elegant leg. Such washbasins are almost always made of ceramics, but there are metal or glass. The bowl will in any case be in the form of petals. Such a sink is installed on the leg, inside which all communication is located, thus, the base of the sink serves not only as a decorative element, but also performs a practical function.
- Height-adjustable sink. Such products are very convenient, while their cost is also significant. But in some cases they are indispensable because they allow you to adjust the height of the sink when using it. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford the purchase of such an expensive washbasin.
- Hanging sink. Such sinks are mainly purchased in bathrooms with a small area, since they do not take up much space and allow rational use of the space under it.
- Sink with a curbstone. It is a sink embedded in the cabinet on which it is installed. The height of this chest of drawers should be chosen at the stage of preparatory work to repair the bathroom, since this type of sink cannot be adjusted in height.
How to calculate the most suitable height when installing the sink?
The standard height of the sink in the bathroom should be calculated on the basis of such an indicator as ease of use. The height is considered optimal, allowing you to use it in an almost vertical position, leaning forward slightly, and the washbasin itself should be slightly below the level of the elbows (several centimeters).
Thus, to calculate what should be the height of the sink in the bathroom from the floor is quite simple:
- you need to measure how far from the floor your elbows are;
- subtract a few cm from the received number (no more than 8);
- subtract the size of the shell itself (in height) from the resulting number;
- a determined indicator will be the best option for the location of the sink from the floor to its lower part.
Another way to calculate the optimal installation height
Of course, when a family consists of several people, who also vary greatly in height, the height of the sink in the bathroom is not equally suitable for everyone. The standard in this case can be calculated as follows:
- Make the above measurements for all family members.
- From the obtained numbers, choose the average option that will be optimal for everyone (only adult family members and adolescents should be taken into account). For small children, you can use special pedestal stands, which at the moment there are a great many on sale.
But in addition to the calculations shown above, which help to determine what should be the height of the sink in the bathroom, the height standard can also be calculated according to another option, for example, by taking these measurements, placing the sink not according to average indicators, but based on the growth of the highest family member, since the sink, which is installed a little higher is still much more convenient than when this value is underestimated.
Bathroom sink height: SNiP standard
There is also an indicator that determines, according to sanitary standards, what recommended height of the sink in the bathroom. The SNiP standard reads as follows:
- install plumbing no closer than three meters from the sewage drain;
- it is necessary to leave a free gap in front of the sink, which will be not less than 70x110 cm;
- position the sink at a distance no closer than 30 cm from the shower or bath;
- install the sink at a height of not more than 85 cm when used by a teenager, and not more than 60 cm - for children.
But still, it makes no sense to install a sink at home, given the growth of the child for obvious reasons - children will certainly grow up, and an adult will not be comfortable to use a sink located at too low a height. In addition, in bathrooms where the sink is too low, water and hygiene products will constantly be sprayed, therefore, it is rather difficult to maintain order.
Choosing a sink stand for a child
As mentioned above, there are special cabinets on sale, thanks to which your child can always perform hygienic procedures independently, as well as get all the items he needs or open a tap with water. In addition, you can make such a stand yourself or adapt a low stool under the sink.
But whatever you decide to use as a stand, it should be borne in mind that it should not slip. If the floor in the bathroom is tiled, then at the installation site it can either be covered with anti-slip mastic intended for these purposes, or glued a rubberized bath mat - this will greatly reduce the risk of childhood injuries and protect the nervous system of parents who will not need to worry every time, when the child decides to wash his hands. It should be said that the first option with mastic is quite expensive and also has to be updated periodically.
Conclusion
As you can see, there is no single concept called the height of the sink in the bathroom. The standard (the photos in the article can clearly demonstrate the variety of options) can be different, depending on who lives in the apartment, as well as with an eye to sanitary regulations. Therefore, it is up to the owner to decide how to install the washbasin in the bathroom, but the main thing is to use the product as convenient as possible for all residents.