The sink in the bathroom is considered important, sometimes even the main element of the interior. To diversify its design, many began to use a sink without a hole for the mixer. It belongs to designer plumbing and includes elements of decorativeness and functionality. Smoothness and elegance, integrity with a perfectly flat surface - features of a modern interior with a touch of luxury.
Shell shape
The bathroom sink without a tap hole seems to have a simple shape. There is nothing superfluous. But upon closer examination, it turns out that the opposite is true. It has a complicated design. In some models there are no holes at all, the exception is the drain, but it is sometimes well masked.
The sink can be laid on with the presence of a small side that covers its junction and the junction of the countertop.
The second option, when the sink is mounted under the countertop, closing the joint.
The most ideal option from a hygienic point of view is a solid cast glass sink. Since there are no seams, the dirt on it simply does not accumulate.
To protect the bathroom from water splashes, you need to choose large models.
Where is the mixer located?
Many manufacturers produce washbasins that have openings for faucets. But modern design prefers the new model. This is a sink without a tap hole. For them, the use of built-in mixers is provided , a characteristic feature of which is the presence of an elongated spout. Faucets can be mounted on a wall, countertop, on the floor.
The mechanism of wall mixers is completely hidden in the wall. From the outside, there is only a valve for turning on the water and a spout pipe.
Also, for the supply of water, you can use another type of mixer, which is installed on the countertop. Here it is necessary that the spout of the mixer in height corresponds to the side of the sink.
In expensive sinks, there is very rarely a hole for the mixer. It can even be installed on the floor near the washbasin.
Manufacturers
Although the sink in the bathroom without a faucet hole is sold in the plumbing salons of our country, similar models are produced by leading manufacturers of plumbing in Europe. Thanks to their collaboration with world-class designers, new sink models are created that have more advanced shapes.
Overflow system
To prevent overflow of water from the sink, designers and designers of manufacturing companies are developing new solutions.
There are three options for the overflow system:
- In the first case, when the water in the sink reaches a certain level, the drain hole will open automatically.
- In the second embodiment, the use of a built-in siphon is provided. It is connected to a drain pipe. If the drain hole is closed, the water entering the washbasin also rises in the siphon. Having reached a certain level, water flows into the sewer, overflowing through a partition.
- In the following case, a non-lockable drain valve is equipped for the sink. And you don’t need to worry that an overflow will occur.
Pros and cons
The sink without a hole for the mixer has both its advantages and disadvantages.
The disadvantage of such sinks is some inconvenience in the installation. After all, for the installation of pipes it will be necessary to cut the walls.
Their advantage is that when using water does not fall under the mixer, which eliminates the wear of the gasket, which is located between the sink and spout. They are not so polluted, as in conventional washbasins, dirt accumulates between the mixer and the sink.
Thanks to this design, the bathroom will look stylish and fashionable.
The sink without a hole for the mixer for use must be proprietary, not fake. And for its installation, you need to contact specialists in this area.