Even equipment such as a sink canconfound. The modern assortment is huge, and each model differs in its mounting features. Let's take a closer look at the process of installing the sink in the bathroom.
The method of installation depends on the type of concreteshells, and there are several types. Among the most popular it is worth noting built-in models, console or hanging. Washstands with a pedestal, as well as models with a semi pedestal, are very common. Let us consider each species in more detail:
These models are worth mentioning separately. They have recently appeared in the market of sanitary equipment. This is an excellent choice for those who want everything unusual and original. In fact, acrylic bath sinks are not made entirely from acrylic. What is used as a material? During production, a special plastic mass with a small content of acrylic is used, which is characterized by a special polymerization kinetics. Due to this, the appearance of pores in the material is excluded, the characteristics, both physical and chemical, are increased. These models are also chosen for the fact that the composition lacks styrene. This is a harmful substance, whose vapors can cause serious illnesses.
Among the characteristics of the reviews, note the low weightat high strength, resistance to various chemical influences and mechanical damages, the possibility of repair with the help of thermal influences. These shells do not absorb odors, have no seams, are resistant to high temperatures. The process of installing the sink in the bathroom is no different from installing traditional faience or other models.
First of all, you need to look at the width anddepth of the product. When selecting models with a pedestal, it is important not only the size of the bowl, but also the height of the pedestal. As for the width of the shells, the manufacturers offer models in a fairly wide range - from 35 to 100 centimeters. When buying a corner washbasin, the width will designate one of the sides, which is located along the wall. The best option is a washbasin in the bathroom of 50 cm.
Height is important when choosing models with a cabinet. This parameter is selected taking into account the average growth of residents of the apartment or house. The optimum height is 94-110 centimeters. The average size of the bowl is 86-93 centimeters.
Installation of a washbasin in the bathroom begins withdismantling works. To do this, firstly unscrew the nut holding the mixer. Then the latter is disconnected and retracted outwards. After that, they dismantle the draining equipment - turn the nuts from the bottom of the washbasin, disconnect the siphon from the outlet and immediately remove the water from it. If you need to change the siphon, it is also separated from the pipe. After the work is completed with the siphon, the hole in the sewer is plugged with a rag or other suitable items. After all operations, you can remove the wash basin from the brackets or supports.
Installation should start with an examination and evaluation of the wall,which will be attached equipment. If there is even a slight doubt that the wall can not withstand the mass of the washbasin, then a special supporting frame will be needed. Installation of the sink in the bathroom is performed in several steps. All of them will be described below.
At this stage, choose a place for fasteners. One of the main factors is the height of the sink attachment. It should be defined in such a way that the washbasin can be used comfortably. The height of the sink installation in the bathroom is noted using the building level. On the wall, draw a line. If the walls are tiled, then take into account the location of the seams between the tiles - so it will be possible to install the element without damaging the design.
Before this operation, it should be clarifiedmarkup. If everything is in order, you can proceed to drilling. You need to use an electric drill or a punch. The size of the drill should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the dowel. In the designated places make two holes. In order to increase strength, they pour glue in them. Then dowels are jammed into the holes. Self-tapping is better to choose special - for plumbing.
How to install the sink inbathroom with their own hands? When the holes are drilled, gently put the sink on the screws. Preliminary it is necessary to install washers. It is recommended to tighten them very carefully.
Wrap the washers untilthe laver will not stop moving. Do not put much effort. Otherwise, it is easy to damage the bowl, resulting in cracks or the shell will simply split into two parts. Fastening is closed with decorative elements-plugs.
Installation of a sink with a cabinet in the bathroom is not more difficult,than installation of a suspension structure. But there are some features. Before installing the washbasin on the base, it is necessary to connect all the communications for water supply directly to the cabinet. If you do this after installing the bowl, it will lead to unpleasant problems - the space inside the cabinet is very limited. And to connect something in such conditions is quite difficult.
The second feature of the built-in sink in the bathroomis in the holes for the siphon and hoses in the cabinet - they may not be like for specific conditions. In this case, simply cut out a new opening. To do this, you can apply a saw-crown with an electric drill.
When installing, you must accurately expose the cabinet - itshould stand strictly horizontally. The process itself is very simple - each pedestal has legs for adjustment. On the leveling stand put the usual level. Then the legs are rotated to the ideal position until the height of the sink installation 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 - the anchor screws. Professionals advise to dwell on the first option. The fastenings should not be extremely reliable - just fill the space between the bowl and the wall with a sealant and wait until it is completely dry. Installing a sink with a cabinet in the bathroom on the anchor screws is a big effort. And in the end the result is the same as with the sealant.
High versatility, as well as functionalityallow these products to be equally successful in any styles. Also one of the advantages is compactness. Therefore, corner sinks in the bathroom are installed in case of space deficit. As for the varieties of models, here everything is the same as with the usual washbasins. These are the same built-in models, hanging solutions, models of the "tulip" type.
There are products in the form of isoscelestriangle and asymmetric solutions. The first are characterized by uniform angles of contact with 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 washbasin relative to the walls, almost all of its large part will be shifted to a certain side, and the second one will be free. The size of the bathroom sink may be different. Now manufacturers offer corner models with shells from 35 to 65 centimeters. The height of the product is often 70 centimeters.
As for the mounting features, in the case ofinstallation of outboard models in the kit is necessarily a special holder. What it is? This is an L-shaped metal bar. First, this holder is mounted to the wall, and the bowl of the washbasin is already mounted on it. When installing corner sinks in a bathroom of other types, the rules for ordinary rectangular washbasins are used.
