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In any functional bathroom, in addition to the bath itself, there should be a sink. And this is not only for convenience, but also for aesthetic purposes. The installation of the sink should be carried out with high quality, because your safety will depend on it, and you don’t need to quarrel with neighbors from below about flooding. For this reason, pay due attention to the installation of the sink, so that in the future you will not encounter unforeseen financial difficulties.

Shell classification

Modern sinks have a wide variety of designs. They can consist of one or two sinks, installed on a countertop or pedestal, where communications and a siphon “hide”. There is also a semi-pedestal in which the drain outlet is fixed. Some sinks are equipped with fasteners, so the choice of one or another installation method largely depends on the characteristics of the product.

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We are interested in a classification based on installation technology, it looks like this:

• attached to pedestal;
• products installed on brackets;
• on pedestal;
• on special hanging shelf attached to the wall.

When buying a sink in a store, pay attention to its dimensions (they range from 30 to 300 centimeters wide), as well as how a particular model fits general style bathroom. Another important criterion is strength.

What will be required in the work

1. Actually, a shell.
2. Silicone based sealant.
3. Adjustable wrench, wrench.
4. Dowel.
5. Screwdriver.
6. Screwdriver (if not, then use a regular drill).
7. Self-tapping screws (if possible, with an anti-corrosion coating).
8. Pencil.
9. Winding.

Dismantling the old sink

The first stage of work will be the removal of the old sink.

Important! Before proceeding with the dismantling procedure Necessarily water should be turned off.

First, unscrew the nuts with which the mixer was fixed. Then disconnect the eyeliner, remove the mixer. Remove the siphon connecting the sink to the sewer system - unscrew the nuts (they are located below), remove the siphon itself and pour water out of it. If you plan to change it to a new one, then disconnect it from the drain, then temporarily plug the hole with something (a rag, for example) so that unpleasant odors do not penetrate into the apartment. Finally, remove the sink from the fixtures.

Bracket mounting technology

Today, brackets are considered the most popular method of mounting a sink. Consider the technology of such installation.

Stage 1. Draw a line parallel to the floor surface at a height of about 80 centimeters. This is the base mark on which you will make further calculations. It is at this height that sinks are often installed.

Stage 2. Measure, using a tape measure, what is the thickness of the shell wall that will be adjacent to the wall surface. The resulting figure is the distance that you need to measure down from the baseline and draw another line there. This is where the brackets will be attached. Measure the distance between the brackets, mark their position on the line. The resulting markup is projected onto the baseline on the wall.

Stage 3. Attach brackets to the baseline, designate where they will be attached and drill holes there. Insert the dowels into the holes, fasten the brackets to the wall.

Stage 4. The sink is attached to the installed brackets according to the manufacturer's instructions.

As we can see, there is nothing complicated here if everything is available necessary tools and natural "eye". Now all that remains for you is to connect the remaining elements - the mixer and the siphon, but we will talk about this later.

Installing the sink on the cabinet

An equally well-known method of installation can be called the installation of the product on the cabinet. This method is characterized by the fact that the installed sinks have a wide variety of shapes and designs. This is almost a universal method, hence its popularity.

To begin with, you make a cutout in the countertop, but further installation depends entirely on the features of the model, as well as on your wishes. So, you can install your sink on the countertop itself, or deep into the cutout.

Place the product in the resulting cutout and mark the points of future fasteners. Remove the sink and drill holes according to the marks, then put the product back and fasten it with bolts. As you can see, the technology is simple, we only note the ways of attaching the mixer. It can be attached:

• to the cabinet;
• to Wall;
• to the sink;
• to a special stand.

Important! If you wish, you can decorate the sink yourself, using real stone or smalt for this. The only limit will be your imagination.

Installing a sink on a suspended shelf

Hanging shelf is designed not only to distribute the load from plumbing, but also to hide all elements of the system, additionally serve as a place for storage detergents. In a word, the function hanging shelf the same as the brackets, there are only a few additional options.

Installation technology

Stage 1:

• Mark the level where the sink will be located.
• Attach a sink to it and indicate where the fasteners will be. Drill mounting holes.
• Insert plugs for dowels into them, put the sink and fasten it.

Stage 2. Mark the fasteners under the shelf. Without removing the shelves, mark on it where the drain hole will be. You also make holes for all the necessary plumbing pipes.

Important! The mixer in this case is installed before the shelf is installed.

Stage 3. Drill holes in the wall and attach the shelf, with the drain hole aligned with the corresponding hole in the shelf. For fastening use dowels.

Mounting a sink on a pedestal

Mounted on a pedestal beautiful shell very easy to use and looks amazing. The installation procedure for the duet pedestal + sink is easy, but requires some conditions.

1. Sewer pipes should be hidden in the wall.
2. The height of the drain socket must be at least 50 centimeters.

Here you also install the sink, siphon and faucet, only after that attach the pedestal to special studs, pre-mounted in the wall.

Important! If the sink is glass, then be extremely careful when installing it so as not to break it!

Installing a corner sink

If the area of ​​​​the bathroom is small, then it is more expedient to install a corner sink. So you make the most efficient use of free space. The corner sink installation technology consists of several stages.

Stage 1. Take the corner sink and put it in the place of the future installation. If the sink will stand on the pedestal, then first put the pedestal, and the sink on it. If there is no stand, then set to a standard height of 80 centimeters from the floor. Lean the sink and mark with a marker where the fasteners will be. You can play it safe and measure everything with a tape measure in order to make sure that the dimensions are correct.

Stage 2. Focusing on the markup, drill mounting holes and place plastic plugs in them. Then lean the product again and twist the dowels.

Stage 3. Connect the siphon, mixer.

Mixer and siphon connection

Now, as mentioned above, we will take a closer look at the installation features of these components. They are connected to sewerage and water supply (both hot and cold).

Important! A siphon is a special valve designed to remove water from the sink and prevent unpleasant odors from the sewer from entering the apartment.

Siphon connection procedure is simple: first connect the drain to the sink, then lead it into the drain hole. After that, cover all joints with sealant so that an unpleasant sewer smell does not seep into the room.

The only thing that can cause problems is the installation of the mixer, but this can be dealt with without the help of specialists. At work you will need:

• hose for connection to water supply;
• fum tape as a sealant.

Stage 1. At the ends of the hoses, attach special rubber rings, the so-called gaskets, which completely exclude the possibility of leakage.

Stage 2. Connect the hoses to the mixer. Do it carefully, with the utmost care. Screw the hoses into the mixer until the end.

Stage 3. After connecting the hoses, mount the faucet on the sink. All fastenings are carried out using special clamps, which are often attached to the mixer (if there were none in the kit, then buy them in one of construction stores). There are models that are fastened with nuts, clamps are not required for them.

This is followed by the installation of the sink itself, we have already talked about this.

Conclusion

If you decide to install the sink yourself, then you will have the opportunity to decide for yourself how the design and each of its elements in particular will look like. And a wide range of shapes will allow you to create a true miracle in the bathroom, which will please the eye of everyone who enters it.

One of the essential elements of the bathroom is the sink, as it is almost impossible to do without it. Besides the fact that this accessory provides convenient hygiene procedures, it should also harmoniously fit into the interior of the bathroom. It is not always possible to purchase a bath, toilet, bidet and sink at the same time, so they are often bought in different time and from different manufacturers. Despite this, all these devices should form a single ensemble. To choose the right bathroom sink, you need to know what they are, how they differ, and also understand the main advantages and disadvantages of each variety.

Types of shells

Unlike kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks come in a much wider range. In order to choose the right accessory, you need to pay attention to the following characteristics:

• type of instalation;
• shape and size;
• manufacturing material.

Types of bathroom sinks by installation method

According to the installation method, sinks are divided into the following types:

1. With a pedestal In the people, this design is also called a tulip. Its main feature is the presence of a leg or pedestal. This solution allows you to hide the siphon and water pipes, and also provides a reliable support for the bowl. These structures have a predetermined height, usually 70-80 cm, and in the case when it is not enough, you will have to additionally make a stand or pedestal. It is not possible to reduce the height of the pedestal.

   The pedestal is a support for the sink and allows you to hide communications

2. Overhead. Such models are installed on the countertop and protrude above it at a distance not exceeding 10 cm. After installing the overhead sink, it seems that it is a separate object. Such designs do not have holes for installing a mixer, so the faucet is mounted on a countertop. For ease of use, the height of the countertop should be no more than 85 cm.

   Countertop sink mounted on countertop

3. Mortise. Such a sink crashes into the countertop, this can be done both from below and from above. When inserting from below, plumbing is flush with the countertop, which greatly simplifies the removal of water that has fallen on it. When installing the sink on top of the countertop, it protrudes a few centimeters above it. The faucet can be installed both in the hole on the sink and on the countertop.

   The built-in washbasin can be mounted both above and below the countertop

4. With wall mount. This design is also called console. There is no need to install a cabinet or countertop, as the sink is fixed directly on the wall using special fasteners. There are models of sinks with wide wings that allow you to imitate a countertop. The faucet can be installed both on the sink itself and on the wall. The main disadvantage of such models is that the connection to the plumbing and sewer system remains in sight. The advantage is to free up free space, and this important point for small spaces. Under flat models, you can install a washing machine.

   Wall-mounted washbasin saves space

5. Furniture. Typically, these models come with bathroom furniture. They can be mounted on a separate countertop, but most often furniture sinks are installed on a stand or bedside table that matches their size.

   Furniture sinks come with bathroom furniture

Shape and size

One of the main parameters that you need to pay attention to when choosing a bathroom sink is its size. Only a properly sized washbasin will ensure its comfortable use and will not take up a lot of free space.

For small spaces, sinks are usually chosen 50-65 cm long and 40 cm wide. If you have a large room, then you can install models up to 75 cm long or a double sink, in which case two people can wash at the same time.

Having decided on the size of the sink, you can proceed to the choice of its shape. Sinks are:

• round;
• oval;
• rectangular or square;
• complex shape.

Production material

In the manufacture of bathroom sinks, a variety of materials are used:

• ceramics are the most common products. Porcelain is more expensive and of higher quality, sanitary faience is simpler and cheaper;

  The most common option is faience sink

• natural or artificial marble. Although natural marble and more expensive material, but the presence of pores in it requires more careful maintenance. Sinks made of artificial marble outwardly practically do not differ from those made of natural stone, but they are cheaper. In addition, they have a smoother surface, which greatly facilitates maintenance;

  Artificial marble looks practically no different from natural

• Corian is a composite material that contains acrylic resins and mineral filler, and with the help of a pigment, you can apply a coating of any color. Since this material is easy to process, shells of any shape can be made from it. Such models have smooth surface, so they are easy to care for;

  From Corian, you can make a shell of any shape.

• glass. Glass sinks, although they are expensive, look very beautiful. For their manufacture, special glass is used, so their strength is high. The disadvantage of such models is that traces of water are visible on them, so they need to be looked after more carefully;

  Glass sink always looks stylish and beautiful

• Stainless steel. Such sinks have long term service, high strength and hygiene. The disadvantage is that when hit by a jet of water, a lot of noise is created. look after metal models Be careful not to scratch their surface.

  The metal sink has a long service life and high strength

Video: types of shells

Preparing for installation

Despite the large selection of bathroom sinks, their installation is almost the same. In addition to firmly fixing the bowl, you will also have to connect the water and drain, install the mixer. Only high-quality performance of all stages of installation will allow you to properly install the sink and avoid leaks.

Materials and tools

In order to independently install the sink in the bathroom, you will need the following materials and tools:

How to shut off the water supply

Before carrying out any plumbing work in the bathroom, it is necessary to turn off the water supply. Please note that not only cold, but also hot water is supplied to the washbasin, so both taps must be turned off. They do this at the entrance to the apartment, and if there are additional taps, then you can stop the water supply only to the bathroom.

You need to make sure that the water pipes and drain can be connected to the selected sink model. If this is not possible, then existing pipes must be lengthened or new ones installed.

Dismantling the old sink

If an old sink is being replaced, it must first be dismantled. The work is performed in the following sequence:

1. Removing the mixer First, the pipes of cold and hot water, after which the fastening nut is pumped out and the mixer is removed.

   To remove the mixer, it is necessary to unscrew the nut of its fastening.

2. Removing the siphon From below, on the sink, unscrew the siphon fastening nut, disconnect it from the drain drain and drain the water.

   To remove the siphon, unscrew the nut and drain the water

3. Removing the sink. Remove the sink from the support - it can be a countertop, cabinet or brackets.

   The sink is removed from the support

So that at run time installation work the smell of their sewage did not spread throughout the apartment; it was necessary to close the hole in the drain pipe with a rag.

Installation steps

Although when installing sinks different designs there are some features, the main stages of work are carried out in the same way.

Installation work

Before proceeding with the installation of the sink, you first need to decide on the place of its installation. At this stage, the following work is performed:

1. Determination of height. There are no strict standards for the installation height of the sink in the bathroom. Most experts recommend mounting the sink at a level of 80–85 cm from the floor. It all depends on the height of the tenants of the apartment. Choose this option in such a way that the sink is convenient for everyone to use.

   The installation height of the sink should be such that it is convenient for all residents to use it.

2. Installation markup:
3. Installation of brackets. Brackets must be installed to attach the sink to the wall. They come with the washbasin and match its dimensions. In the marked places, holes are made with a puncher, plastic dowels are inserted, after which the brackets are fixed to the wall. Mounting the sink on the wall is possible only if its surface has sufficient strength. When installing a sink with a pedestal, for its reliable fixation, it is also necessary to fasten the bowl to the wall. If the installation is carried out on studs, it is necessary to use plastic inserts.
   

   You can only mount a wall-hung sink on a solid wall

Washbasin connection

Faucet installation

The faucet can be installed on the sink, on the wall or on the countertop. If it is placed on the bowl, then it is possible to perform installation after its installation, but experts recommend doing this before attaching the sink, so all work will be easier to do.

The mixer is installed in the following order:

Washbasin fixing

After installing the mixer, the sink must be fixed. Carrying out this stage will differ depending on the selected model:

1. Mounting the sink to the wall. The bowl is put on the installed studs, plastic inserts are inserted and the nuts are tightened. If the installation is carried out on brackets, then the bowl simply fits on them.

   The bowl is put on the installed studs, the plastic inserts are inserted and the nuts are tightened.

2. Installation of a sink with a pedestal. This design can be of two types:
   
3. Installation of a sink with a curbstone. A cabinet is placed, its horizontalness is checked, after which the sink is laid on it. The washbasin can be pulled to the wall with studs, but this difficult option. Usually it is glued with a sealant, since the main support falls on the cabinet, and the sealant only prevents water from getting between the wall and the sink.

   The sink on the cabinet is usually attached to the wall with a sealant

Video: installation of a sink on a pedestal

At this stage, the mixer is connected to the hot and cold water supply system. To ensure tightness between the tap and the nut on the hose, a rubber gasket must be installed. If flexible piping is used for connection, then the gasket is already installed in it, you do not need to install or wind anything additional. Then the water is turned on and the tightness of the connection is checked. If there is a leak, then tighten the nut a little.

If leaks occur, just tighten the nut a little

Connection to the sewerage system

Now the sink needs to be connected to the sewerage system. To do this, first install a siphon. This device can be S-shaped or bottle-shaped. Some sinks have an overflow hole. In this case, it is necessary to install a siphon, in which there is a hole for installing an additional pipe.

Siphon installation sequence:

1. A siphon outlet is inserted into the sink hole, after which it is fixed. To do this, you need to install a mesh, a gasket and fix the siphon with a screw.

   If the diameter of the sewer pipe over size pipes from a siphon, use a transitional sealing cuff

2. Checking connections. After the installation of the siphon, a control drain of water is carried out. It is checked for leaks, if they appear, then they must be eliminated. If the leak occurs from under the sealing collar, then it must be pulled out, lubricated with sealant and a new connection made.

Video: hanging sink installation

Before you start using the washbasin, you need to check the quality of the connections and how firmly the bowl is installed. To do this, once again check the quality of all fasteners. After that, open a tap with hot and cold water and check the tightness of the water hoses. If there are water leaks, then the connections must be tightened, and when this does not help, unscrew the hose and wind up the FUM tape.

To check the tightness of the siphon, it is recommended to draw water into the sink by closing the drain hole. Then drain all the water - if there are no leaks in the siphon and hoses, then you can start using the sink.

While draining the water, check the tightness of the connections

The connections should not be overtightened, as you may damage the seals or strip the threads.

Possible errors and methods for their elimination

Although installing a sink is not a difficult task, certain mistakes can be made when doing it yourself. Incorrect installation leads not only to leakage, but a loosely fixed sink can fall and cause injury to household members.

The main errors and how to fix them:

Video: sealing the seam between the wall and the sink

Modern bathroom sinks can have a variety of shapes, differ in the type of installation and the material from which they are made. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account not only the shape and size of the bowl, but also the fact that the washbasin is convenient to use. The most affordable and popular are ceramic sinks. Modern technologies allow you to create coatings that repel dirt, do not deposit on them lime scale, so they have a long service life and retain an attractive appearance throughout the entire period of operation. If you adhere to the sink installation technology and follow the recommendations of specialists, you will be able to cope with its installation without the involvement of craftsmen, whose services are not cheap.

The arrangement of the bathroom is a responsible event that raises a lot of questions from the owners who install the equipment on your own. A rich selection of sinks provides consumers with the opportunity to select equipment for any interior.

We will talk about how the sink in the bathroom is installed in accordance with building codes and sanitary and hygienic requirements. In the article presented by us, examples of mounting the built-in and console versions are considered. Based on our recommendations, you can easily cope with the work yourself.

The method of installation of sanitary equipment is determined by the type of sink. Leading manufacturers produce several types of sinks.

The most widespread are four types of sinks, differing in the method of installation:

1. Embedded. They are installed in the countertop cabinets, tables or any other flat surface. Such models are convenient in that they allow you to completely hide unattractive communications behind the furniture doors.
2. Console. They are suspended structures that are fixed on the wall using a ready-made installation system. Models of this type look stylish and modern.
3. With a pedestal Models of the "tulip" series have decorative element in the form of a pedestal on which a massive bowl rests. The drain fitting is hidden inside the support.
4. With half pedestal. Models of this type are also equipped with a pedestal. But he does not rest on the floor, but on the wall. Thereby wall models look more elegant. The installation of such equipment is complicated by the need to bring the drain to a given height.

Built-in sinks can be mounted on top of the countertop, fixed with sides around the perimeter of the base, or built into the structure from below.

Regardless of the installation method, the bathroom sinks on sale are very diverse in shape and configuration: oval, round, cubic

In bathrooms where it is not possible to install a standard width countertop, it is convenient to use semi-recessed models that simply go around the edge of the countertop.

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The only caveat - when installing such plumbing, you will need to install an improvised cabinet, behind the walls of which all communications will be hidden.

Console and built-in models are chosen by the owners of small-sized bathrooms, in which every centimeter of area is “under calculation”

How to dismantle old equipment?

To dismantle a device that has served its time, you must first turn off the water, then loosen the mixer. To do this, unscrew the nut fixing it. The equipment is disconnected from the supply pipes, carefully removed and cleaned.

Having unscrewed the taps, it is necessary to make sure that stagnant or water coming from the pipeline does not leak through the control valve

After that, the drain elements are dismantled:

1. Nuts are unscrewed from the lower outer part of the plumbing element.
2. Disconnect the siphon glass from the drain outlet, free it from water and clean it from accumulated dirt.
3. Remove liquid from drain and manually unscrew the lock nut by turning it counterclockwise.

If the siphon is to be replaced during the dismantling of the equipment, it must be separated from the drain pipe. To do this, unscrew the lock nut located at the junction of the drain and the water seal, carefully lift the drain and drain the siphon.

Before removing the drain with the installed gasket, the wedge-shaped spacer washer must be pushed aside. At the final stage, it remains only to pull out the outlet pipe with the attached siphon from the sewer socket.

So that the accumulated water does not drain to the floor when disassembling the elements, it is advisable to install a bucket or any storage container under the siphon

After completion of work, to prevent the spread bad smell, the hole of the sewer pipe is carefully closed with a cork or a piece of fabric folded several times.

If you have to dismantle a sink attached to the wall using combined stands, you should look for attachment points on the sides, closer to the bottom of the washbasin. If the bowl does not have a floor support, when unscrewing the nuts, the sink should be held with your hands so that it does not fall to the floor under its own weight.

Cantilever washbasin installation procedure

There is nothing complicated in installing a sink in a bathroom without resorting to the services of professionals. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the installation technology, which includes several main stages.

Properly installed sink installation is the key to the normal functioning of plumbing equipment and ease of use by households, as well as the absence of regular repair work

To perform the work you will need the following tools:

• electric drill;
• drills for concrete;
• building level;
• tape measure and a simple pencil;
• spanners;
• expansion dowels;
• building glue;
• self-tapping screws;
• FUM tape.

Making holes for fasteners

To install the brackets in the outer supporting walls of the bowl from the back, turn the product upside down. The plumbing fixture with installed brackets is moved to the horizontal line drawn. Along the drawn line, the places for mounting the fasteners are marked.

At the intended points of future fasteners, holes are made with a diameter of 1-2 mm smaller than the size of the prepared dowels using an electric drill. The fixing screw should be difficult to enter into the “nest” made.

Small portions of glue are poured into the holes to strengthen the strength of the joints, then bushings are driven in and support brackets are installed for mounting the bowl

Expansion dowels of nylon or other polymeric design are driven into the prepared holes, self-tapping screws of the appropriate diameter are screwed into them. Then screw the brackets themselves.

A little trick: so that at the time of making holes, the drill bit does not slip on the tile, sticky mounting foam is glued to the treated area.

Mounting the sink bowl

After tightening the self-tapping screws, check the strength of the fasteners. A sink is put on top of the mounting studs. Sealing inserts and washers are put on the screws, and then the structure is carefully tightened. The washbasin is additionally fixed with a sealant or clips.

When tightening the self-tapping screws, it is not necessary to make special efforts, otherwise the surface of the washbasin may become covered with a scattering of cracks or split

The task of the master when twisting the washers is to achieve an effect so that the bowl does not sway. The attachment points are decorated by putting on plugs. To prevent the appearance of mold when water enters the gap between the sink and the wall, this place must be additionally coated with silicone plumbing sealant.

Connecting the siphon to communications

Installation of the siphon begins with fixing the release. To do this, a grid, a rubber or silicone gasket and a clamping screw are installed in the drain hole. The presence of a gasket is mandatory, since it ensures the tightness of the connection.

When installing gaskets, it is important to control that they fit as tightly as possible, without any gaps and displacements, fit the washbasin drain

After making sure that the gasket is installed correctly, tighten the clamping screw, thereby connecting the outlet to the siphon. After that, the end of the outlet pipe, made of hard plastic or corrugated hose, is connected to the sewer socket.

When connecting to the sewer, it is mandatory to use seals, which can be rubber gaskets or cuffs for corrugations.

Faucet installation process

It is better to install a plumbing fixture before fixing the washbasin to the wall. After installing plumbing, connecting it will be much more difficult. For this purpose, the mounting studs and flexible hoses that come with the kit are screwed into the mixer.

With the help of this eyeliner, they connect to the water supply. To seal the joints in order to prevent possible leaks, the FUM tape is wound.

Water supply hoses are inserted into the hole, having previously put moon-shaped gaskets and washers on them from the underside.

One end of the hose, equipped with fittings or fasteners, is connected to the mixer, and the other to water pipes. If the diameters of the pipe and the outlet differ, a sealing cuff is put on.

At the final stage of the connection, it remains to check the operability of the system and make sure that there are no leaks at the junctions of the pipes and cuffs.

You will find a step-by-step guide for installing a faucet on a sink in, which we strongly advise you to read.

Assembly and connection of the tulip sink

The bulk of the sink with a pedestal is distributed on a decorative support leg, however, the bowl itself is still attached to the wall. The process of installing and connecting this plumbing includes a number of traditional steps. The following photo gallery will help you get acquainted with it:

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With the details of installing a tulip-type sink, the contents of which are completely devoted to this issue.

Features of mounting a built-in sink

Built-in models are cut into the countertop from below or from above.

Each installation method has its own nuances:

• When the bowl is placed on top, it will protrude from one to three centimeters above the surface.
• The lower tie-in method is preferable because during operation it is convenient to collect splashes with just one movement.

Regardless of whether the sink is completely recessed into the cabinet, or whether it will partially rise above the surface, drain valve will still be located inside the cabinet.

If you plan to mount a built-in sink, be prepared for the fact that you will need to perform the perfect processing of all joints

To implement the insert from below, L-shaped fasteners are used, and fixation is performed to the base of the support.

Marking the installation site

To simplify the marking of the countertop for the installation of a recessed sink, the use of a template will help. Many leading manufacturers include it in the kit with most built-in models.

When determining a place for installing a washbasin, two conditions are guided:

1. The sink should not be on the very edge or right up against the wall.
2. It should provide free access and ease of use.

The point of creating the correct markup is that the washbasin is firmly fixed in the countertop, but at the same time does not fall through the hole in it.

For lack of a template, the shell is turned upside down and applied to the surface. With a simple pencil draw a contour.

The line of the inner contour traditionally recedes to the center by 1.5-2 cm relative to the outer line; it serves as a guide when cutting a hole for the bowl

In order to correctly calculate the distance from the edges of the plumbing to the eyelets of the fasteners, measurements are taken and transferred to the circled contour. The resulting size determines the distance that should be retreated from the line in order to create an internal contour that acts as a support for the sides of the bowl.

Sawing and edging

The hole for installing the bowl is made using a jigsaw. If you have to work with a hacksaw, be prepared for the fact that you need to trim the edges.

When working with a hacksaw, in order to get a neat cut, first a hole is drilled in the region of the marking line inside the outlined contour. Its diameter should be such that the hacksaw blade fits freely.

Important! To minimize the risk of chipping on decorative coating countertops, sawing should be done slowly and without excessive effort.

The end surfaces of the created hole are treated with fine-grained sandpaper or grind with a file.

To avoid problems with leakage during operation of the equipment, the cleaned edges of the tabletop cut in 2-3 layers are covered with a sealing compound.

When choosing a sealant, it is important to focus on the type of material used in the manufacture of countertops. So for plastic and wood flooring alcohol-based sealants are used.

Installing the bowl and connecting equipment

The bowl is installed in the countertop and deepened. To ensure a tight fit, the product is rotated slightly back and forth. After that, it remains only to tighten the installed fasteners and remove the silicone with a napkin, which is squeezed out when the bowl is seated in place. The assembled and fixed structure is left for a day until the adhesive composition dries completely.

To connect the equipment, a mixer is installed in the hole, connected to the hoses and fixed with fasteners. The outlet of the siphon is brought into the sink, a pipe is attached to it, which is led out into the sewer socket.

In general, the technology and siphon of the built-in sink is almost identical to that described when installing the console model.

The specifics of assembling a complex from a countertop and a countertop sink, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with a very useful material.

When planning to install a washbasin located below the level of the table, it is better to use the services of a professional plumber. After all, this installation method is often chosen for expensive models made of natural or artificial stone.

And this requires not only to have at your disposal special equipment for cutting stone, but also to know the intricacies of working with capricious material.

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September 2, 2016
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Attaching a bathroom sink to a wall is a fairly simple process, but for some reason, many people prefer to pay a lot of money for this work. Meanwhile, if you take 10-15 minutes to understand the features of the work, then you can easily fix the structure, without involving hired specialists. I will describe the process in as much detail as possible so that you can understand all the nuances and achieve the best result.

Description of the workflow

For the result to be excellent, you need to pay attention to everything. important little things, so we will start consideration from the moment of choosing the type of construction. After that, I will tell you what is needed to work depending on the type of foundation, and then we will deal with the workflow itself.

preliminary stage

I will consider the most common and most popular hanging option, since it is he who is installed in 90% of all premises. When choosing, you need to consider several important factors:

Construction size	Everything is simple here: you must determine how much space you have and, based on this, look for an option with optimal dimensions. A comfortable width is about 50 cm, but if there is not enough space, then smaller sinks can be considered. It should also be remembered that sinks wider than 60 cm in small rooms will look bulky.
Shape and color	These factors are important to consider because if the design is not combined with the rest of the furnishings, then all your efforts will go down the drain. It is best to purchase items from the same collection, then you will get a harmonious interior.
Mount type	I advise you to choose products in which fastening is done using studs. The options with brackets are also quite convenient, but for inexperienced craftsmen, I will recommend the first solution, as it is much easier to implement and provides a very high fixation reliability.
Design option	Concerning mounted options, then it can be either an independent sink or a design on a pedestal or semi-pedestal. Many people think that if there is a base under the structure, then it will carry the load, but in fact, the elements are needed in order to hide unattractive communications and withstand the weight of the sink, they cannot

Choose products of well-known brands, they are more expensive, but the quality will be much better.

As for the position of the structure, here you also need to take into account several important nuances:

• The standard for the height of the sink in the bathroom according to SNiP is 80-85 cm, this is how plumbing is installed in all new buildings. This option is versatile, as it is suitable for people of different heights;

• Let's figure out what modern manufacturers that produce sinks recommend - the height of the sink in the bathroom, according to experts, can be different. Men are most comfortable using the system when the bowl is placed 94-109 cm from the floor, while women are most comfortable using the bowl that is attached 81-91 cm from the floor. The average height of the sink in the bathroom, according to Western experts, should be in the range from 86 to 93 cm, these are the numbers I recommend to be guided by;
• But the final decision at what height to hang the sink still depends on you, if you have people of very tall or very short stature in your family, then it makes sense to take into account their anthropometric parameters.

If you have children then best solution may become a separate installation. The most important thing here is that the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is sufficient.

If you hang a mirror, then its location is determined individually, since the dimensions of the structure and its shape can be very different. You also need to take into account the growth of all family members, if the difference is large, then it is better to hang a large size option, this will be the best solution. The minimum distance between the mirror and the sink is 25-30 cm, this will prevent splashes on the surface when washing hands.

And another simple but important advice- if the sink is being replaced, then the new version should be the same size as the old one, this will greatly simplify the work and you will not have to carry out large-scale alterations.

Preparation of all necessary materials and tools

It is impossible to carry out work if you do not have everything required at hand, let's start with a list of materials and components:

• First of all, you need the sink itself, it can be either suspended or have additional elements in the form of a pedestal or semi-pedestal;
• As for fasteners, most often they are included, but sometimes the quality of the elements leaves much to be desired, and the length of the studs may not be enough for your base. I always get new dowels (I'll tell you how to choose them below), and as for the studs, new elements are needed only if the length of the standard ones is insufficient;

• If your sink is made for brackets, then you need to purchase these fasteners separately. They may have different configurations, so when choosing, make sure that the product fits the configuration of your product. A separate type is adjustable designs, they are good because you can change the height if necessary;

• You also need to be responsible about the choice, it is better to spend a little more money than to later think about how to eliminate the smell from the sink in the bathroom. Choose products made of solid plastic with a sufficiently long flexible pipe- if it is strongly stretched, then after a few years a leak will necessarily form on any connection. FAQ from this sphere “what to do - the sink is clogged?”, everything is simple here: choose those options that can be quickly sorted out if necessary;

• If the mixer will be fixed on the sink, and this option is the most common, then its choice should also be taken responsibly. It is necessary to take into account the width and depth of the sink in order to choose the length of the mixer and the height of the gander, otherwise the water will splash around. Again, try to get solid options, and not cheap Chinese ones that last a year or two.

Now let's figure out what tool you need to assemble before attaching the sink:

• In order to attach studs or brackets to the wall, you must have a puncher with a drill of the appropriate diameter and length on hand. Most often, dowels with a diameter of 12 mm and a length of at least 70 mm are used, based on this optimal size drill 12x120 mm;

If you attach the structure to a surface lined with ceramic tiles, then do not forget to purchase a special tile drill so as not to spoil your finish and make a neat hole.

• To fix the sink, you need to tighten the nuts, most often a 14 or 13 mm wrench is used, the easiest way is to have an open-end or cap version 13x14 on hand, although with the current wealth of manufacturers you may have a different size. Manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom often complete sets with strange nuts for 12 or even 15;
• For determining right position construction, you need a tape measure, and in order to fix it evenly, you can not do without building level. Marking is done using a pencil or felt-tip pen - whichever is more convenient for you.

Assembly of the structure

Before you put the sink, you need to carry out a number of works. All necessary communications must be connected to the location of the structure, this applies to sewerage and water supply. If the location of the sink is transferred, then a whole range of plumbing work will have to be carried out.

If the Tulip sink is being installed, then the sewerage outlet must be located exactly under the sink, otherwise there may be problems with fixing the pedestal.

Now let's deal with the installation process, the instructions for installing the sink look like this:

• First of all, you need to use a tape measure to mark at what level the sink will be located., let me remind you standard height is 80-85 cm, but you can hang it differently. Further, with the help of the level, it is necessary to mark the horizontal, it will serve as a guide for all further work. It is best to attach the sink to mark the location of the fasteners, so you definitely will not make a mistake and do not make extra holes;
• Next, you need to make holes in the marked places, if the fastening is on studs, then there will be only two points. If you have brackets, then each of them should have 2-3 attachment points, it all depends on the configuration of the elements. If your surface is tiled, then ceramics are first drilled with a special drill, and then work is carried out using a metal drill;
• Then you need to attach load-bearing elements, first, dowels are hammered into the wall, after which studs are screwed into them. If brackets are used, they are fixed with driven screws, everything is very simple and clear. It is important that the elements are at the right width;

• Now let's figure out how to fix the sink to the wall, everything is quite simple here: the structure is put on the studs, and then pressed with nuts. In order not to damage the ceramics, there is a washer under the nut, tighten the fasteners with moderate force. The structure simply fits on the brackets, some models provide for fastening, it is important to ensure the immobility of the sink;

• Next, a mixer is installed, it is most often fastened with studs, if your sink design is such that access to it will be difficult after mounting it on the wall, then it is better to put the mixer in advance. Modern systems easy to install, and you can easily figure out how to properly install the product, because it always comes with instructions;

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• The siphon is also very easy to install, the most important thing is to carefully position sealing elements and, clamping the fasteners, do not crush them. Assembly usually takes several minutes, it is important to do everything carefully and not damage the threaded connections;

• As for the pedestal, I noted above that it has an exclusively decorative function and is not designed for loads. The element is fixed to the floor with dowels, and the joints between the elements are sealed with special gaskets. Naturally, if you make a mistake with the height, then the element may not fit into place or there will be a wide gap between it and the sink, so it is better to check all matches at the initial stage.

At the end, I would like to add a small remark - before installing the sink on the brackets, you can coat the connection point liquid nails, so you will achieve excellent fastening if the structure is not fixed with additional fasteners.

The junction of the sink and the wall is best repaired silicone sealant. They ask me how to cover up if the sealing is cracked, everything is simple here: the old sealant is removed and the gap is filled with a new one, the color is selected depending on the color of the shell.

In a nutshell, I’ll tell you how to install an overhead sink. This option is used more and more often, but many do not understand how easy these systems are to install:

• The faucet is always mounted separately- either to the countertop or to the wall, you need to choose the best solution;
• The sink is located directly on the surface, no cutouts are needed for it.. The only hole that needs to be drilled is for the sewer outlet;
• Fastening is very simple: the lower part is smeared with silicone or moisture-resistant liquid nails and glued to the countertop, everything is very fast and reliable.

Conclusion

Fixing the sink in the bathroom is not the easiest job, but it’s hard to call it difficult either. The process takes a little time, and if done correctly, you can enjoy the result for many years. The video in this article will tell additional information on the topic, and if you have questions, then unsubscribe in the comments below.

September 2, 2016

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The eternal problem of lack of space in the bathroom or the combined bathroom of standard city apartments forces to invent various ways space saving. Responding to such consumer requests, plumbing manufacturers do not stand aside and develop a variety of product options that will help solve this problem. One of the interesting and very rational approaches is to install a sink above the washing machine, which will not only save space, but also add an unusual design to the bathroom.

Such sinks have an elegant appearance and original form, so they fit perfectly into any style of interior. However, it should be remembered that it will become much more difficult to select a sink for an already purchased washing machine, so it is recommended to plan a comprehensive purchase. Some manufacturers make kits that include both elements at once - they are already fitted to each other in their layout and fit perfectly.

Sinks designed specifically for installation above a washing machine or any cabinet are often called "water lilies". Most likely, they got their name due to the characteristic shape and non-standard location of the drain system.

Washbasins designed to be installed above washing machines, commonly referred to as "water lilies"

The drain in these sinks is not located in the central part, as in most conventional washbasins, but closer to the back of the bowl.

Shell appearance

"Waters" may have various forms- square, oval, rectangular, with straight and rounded corners. Models are also produced that have a non-standard and completely unusual configuration. Therefore, with the choice of a sink according to this criterion, problems should not arise.

A variety of models allows you to choose a water lily sink for a specific style of bathroom design

Sink-sinks of this type, unlike ordinary sinks, can have a mounting hole for installing a mixer not only in the center of the back “shelf”, but also in any other place, or EVEN not have it at all.

In addition to the variety of shapes, this type of sink is produced in a wide range of shades. They may also differ in the main material of manufacture. In a word, according to the totality of these criteria, a “water lily” can also be selected for every taste and color.

This type of washbasin is produced from ceramics, acrylic, glass, metal, and besides Lately on the market there are products made of a polymer-based material, which is called polymer concrete or artificial stone. The advantage of the new type of sinks is their high resistance to all types of household chemicals and mechanical influences. Polymer concrete can imitate a natural stone and have any color shade. All these criteria, as well as the variety of forms of products made from this composite material, determine the breadth of the assortment and great choice.

Water lily sink sizes

Appearance - appearance, but still in the foreground when choosing a sink for installation above a washing machine, its linear characteristics should be.

The dimensions of the sink may vary, and choosing products for mounting above specific model washing machine, you need to remember that the washbasin bowl should slightly exceed the dimensions of the appliance installed under it. This criterion must be taken into account especially in cases where the control panel of the washing machine is located not on the front, but on the top panel.

The dimensions of the water lily must prevent water from entering the control panel washing machine

Let's take a look at the diagram. For narrow washing machines with a depth (M) of 360÷390 mm, the corresponding sink size (L) should be 500 mm, and for large machines with a cabinet depth of 500÷510 mm, a washbasin with dimensions from the outer edge to the wall should be selected in 600 mm.

What is it for? There must be a clearance (H) between the household appliance and the wall, so that the supply and drain hoses of the machine, the siphon drain system from the sink, and the flexible connection to the mixer can be placed there calmly, without pinching or twisting. Drain hoses connection to a sewer pipe (50 mm) is required. The pipe, of course, can be hidden in the wall, but the connecting pipe still requires no less distance. In a word, clearance (H) is necessary in any case, and it is usually taken to be 70 mm.

The diagram also indicates the most typical locations for the sink drain holes (pos. 1) and the installation of the faucet (pos. 2). This asymmetric arrangement provides a significant gain in overall compactness.

The height of the washing machine can be any of the available standards, but if the sink installed above it will be used by children and people of short stature, then the device itself is recommended to be chosen, if possible, low. Therefore, before purchasing a kit, you need to carefully measure and determine the maximum allowable height.

An important role for general security Operation is played by the depth of the bowl of the sink, which is very important to foresee by choosing the right size.

Water lily sink drain

The drain for sinks of this type can have a different configuration, shape, and is arranged in a non-standard way, but it is always located in the area as close as possible to the wall. The hole can be ordinary, round, or original, made in the form of a narrow slot. It can be located in a kind of niche-recess, under the soap dish - in this case, it is usually located in the lower rear area at the junction of the bottom and wall or on one side of the sink.

The narrow drain slot is convenient because the siphon in such a system is located at the back of the sink, completely outside the washing machine body.

However, such a system also has its drawback - a narrow drain is more likely to become clogged and requires fairly frequent cleaning, otherwise an unpleasant odor will begin to emanate from the siphon.

Water lily sink with overflow hole

Some models of water lily sinks are equipped with a drain-overflow system, which prevents even accidental overflow of the bowl with water, pouring over the edges and getting into the washing machine. Drain and overflow "windows" are usually located in the same way as on standard sinks, in the lower and side areas of the bowl. In addition, the drain system is often equipped with plugs or even equipped with automation.

Video: a small overview of the "water lily" shells

Washing machine selection

Some manufacturers make washing machines specifically designed to be installed under the sink. From famous companies such models are manufactured by Zanussi, Electrolux, Eurosoba and Candy. Basically everything similar models designed for a small load of laundry - usually up to 3.5 kg.

Many owners of even small bathrooms, not intending to sacrifice the performance of washing machines, purchase models standard sizes with more loading. However, the height of the residents should also be taken into account, since the sink, with a washing machine height of 700 mm, will be raised to a level of approximately 890 ÷ 900 mm from the floor, and with a height of 850 mm - even up to 1040 ÷ 1050 mm .

Options for placing the sink-"water lilies" on the wall

As mentioned above, the depth of the washing machine must correspond to the same parameter of the sink, taking into account the necessary clearance against the wall - this criterion must be observed not only for comfortable use of the washbasin, but also in order to ensure electrical safety.

Perhaps the most rational decision- this is the purchase of a ready-made kit, despite not the highest loading rates of the washing machine

But still, if it is possible to purchase a set of equipment, then it will be most convenient to stop at this option, since you don’t have to invent and adapt anything. In the kit, the manufacturer has already taken into account not only all sizes, but also the external design of the elements - they look in a complex, as a whole.

What makes up the total height of the working panel of the water lily sink

On the diagram presented for example, you can see what the total height of the working top surface of the sink-sink will be made up of. This is the height of the washing machine itself and, taking into account its adjustable legs, the height of the brackets, plus the thickness of the front edge-side of the sink itself.

But if a flat drain siphon is located under the sink, then its height should also be taken into account.

The diagram shows examples of the correct ( A ) installation of the machine, and performed with typical mistakes made:

b - Inconsistency of the type of siphon with the selected installation scheme - a drain pipe the sink has a sharp turn at a right angle, where blockages will inevitably form over time.

V - discrepancy between the dimensions of the sink and the washing machine, the front panel of which remains completely unprotected from water ingress from above.

Disadvantages of water lily shells

Having decided to make a complex installation of a washing machine and a sink in this way, it is necessary to take into account the disadvantages of such a scheme so that they do not come as a surprise during everyday operation. Many are ready to put up with any disadvantages of such a complex in order to save space, some simply have no other choice but to use such a design. But, it is quite possible that for some these shortcomings will seem unacceptable.

The disadvantages of such an installation include the following nuances:

• From the design of the sink presented above and the elements attached to it, it can be understood that a flat siphon for draining is necessary for its functioning. If the washbasin for some reason is not equipped with all necessary details for a drain system, it will be extremely difficult to find components separately, and sometimes almost impossible. The same awaits the owner of such a complex, if for some reason even one of the elements of the system fails.
• As a rule, this type of sink is equipped with a hole for draining water from the bowl, which is located in its side part, and not traditionally in the center of the bowl. This circumstance in itself can cause some inconvenience, since often the water does not completely leave the bowl, and you need to take care of its removal yourself, using a sponge or soft cloth for this. Water retention also occurs in a flat siphon, which leads to frequent blockages. The same problem can arise with the already mentioned narrow slot-like drain holes.
• Another problem that you will have to face when installing such a kit is already directly related to the washing machine itself. Until a stable habit is developed, more than once, approaching the washbasin, you will have to hit the bottom of the appliance with your feet. The space under the sink is full, and therefore standing close to it at first will be uncomfortable. In order to create at least a minimal space for the convenience of approaching the washbasin, you will have to choose a narrower washing machine and a wider sink protruding forward of the washing machine body. However, it should be remembered that machines of compact depth do not differ in a large load of laundry. We will have to make some kind of compromise, look for a "golden mean".
• If the sink is chosen and installed unsuccessfully, then there will be a problem of protruding corners of the washing machine, which can create inconvenience not only when washing, but also when moving around the bathroom.

Despite these "cons", the scheme is still growing in popularity. In the conditions of cramped apartments, there may not be any other place to install a washing machine at all, so many homeowners simply “turn a blind eye” to the shortcomings and inconveniences.

Installing a sink over a washing machine

When installing the sink and washing machine, you don’t have to invent anything, since it is done, in principle, in the same way as when installing standard models.

The entire process of sink installation can be divided into several stages - this is marking, installing brackets, assembling the product, completing it with a mixer, installing and connecting to sewerage and water supply.

If we talk about the installation sequence, then the sink is installed first and necessary elements to connect the washing machine, and only after that the device itself is installed.

If you plan to install the washing machine almost close to the wall, then plumbing and sewer pipes before installing the washbasin, it is necessary to wall it into the wall, leaving only branch pipes (water sockets) outside the wall, to which access for connection and control will be provided.

The brackets must exactly match the selected water lily sink model.

• The first thing to do is to make markings on the wall to fix the brackets. They usually come with a sink. If they are purchased separately, then when buying a washbasin, you should immediately ask the seller to pick up brackets for it, as they are different types and not all are suitable for a particular type of sink.
• Brackets are attached to the wall with dowels or anchors. But they initially do not clog (do not tighten) to the end - a small gap of 3 ÷ 5 mm is left between the wall and the bracket, which will help to fine-tune the horizontal position of the sink.
• After that, you can proceed to the assembly of the washbasin. A mixer is fixed to it, to which pipes of flexible hot and cold water.

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• Then the drain-overflow system is connected, if it is provided for by the design. After that, a drain siphon and a drainage pipe coming from it are installed. It is important to pay Special attention tightness of all connections of the system, since there should be no possibility of even small leaks. To do this, install all the seals provided for by the design, and some elements may need to be “planted” on silicone sealant.

• The next step is to try on the sink, installing it on the brackets and setting it strictly according to the level. If a supporting hook is included in the fastener kit, then mark the place of its installation. After that, the brackets in the exposed position are rigidly fixed to the wall, fully tightening the dowels or anchors. The sink must be temporarily removed to avoid accidental damage.
• Then, a hole is drilled in the wall into which the hook will be installed, and a dowel plug is driven into it.
• After that, the sink is installed back. A hook is inserted into the hole and gently twisted until it stops. Before installing the bowl on the brackets, it is recommended to apply a sealant to the area where the sink comes into contact with the metal and let it dry. This gasket will protect the sink from damage.

• The last step is to connect drain system to the sewer pipe, and then the flexible mixer supply hoses are connected to the pipes supplying hot and cold water.
• After the sink is connected to all communications, a washing machine is carefully installed under it, adjusting its position with screw legs to ensure complete stability and stability during operation.
• The drain pipe from the washing machine is also installed in the pipe prepared for it (often it is placed on the siphon part of the drain system of the sink itself. Then the machine is connected to cold water to the corresponding pipe with a tap (water outlet). After that, it remains to open the taps on all pipes supplying water, insert the power plug into the socket - and the complex can be used.

It should be noted that there is a simplified version of the water supply to the sink installed next to the bathroom. It lies in the fact that for two plumbing fixtures (sinks and bathtubs) one mixer with a rotating long spout is provided.

If you use this option, you can not only do without a second mixer, but also free up space behind the washing machine from additional connections. In this case, the “water lily” sink must be installed in such a way that it is slightly on the edge of the bathtub, hanging over it somewhat, since when you turn the faucet spout in one direction or another, water can get on the washing machine panel.

Having completed the installation of the sink and the machine, before starting to test them, you should once again check the places of all connections of pipes and hoses, since even a small leak and water ingress on certain components of the washing machine can lead to dangerous consequences, to the risk of short circuits, breakdowns in the phases of the case and the likelihood of electrical injury. It is recommended to use a power supply with a ground loop for the bathroom, and connect the machine itself through a protection device - RCD.

So, for a small bathroom, installing a sink above the washing machine is often the only option. But at the same time, it is extremely important to foresee the overall safety of such a complex during operation, the correct relative position of the sink and the machine, as well as the tightness of all connections.