How to install the sink in the kitchen where the best place for washing, assembly mortise, invoice model

Shared kitchen level of comfort depends not only on the number of cabinets in her area and countertops, but also on the type and location of the car wash. In this article we consider in detail the features of the installation of various types of sinks, we give advice on their location and indicate to the main mistakes made during self-assembly.

"Sink" typology

plumbing modern market offers potential buyers a wide selection of sinks for the kitchen. The variety of models and colors is easy to get lost, so the choice of the best approach based on the type of device that will satisfy your requests. Experts give the following classification of kitchen sinks:

1. Mortise.
2. False.
3. Underbench.
4. Integrated.

The first two types are the most common today, so we take a closer look at the features of their installation.

As for the manufacture of the shell material, it can be very different, but the most simple and simplicity of operation are considered models of stainless steel, nickel or chrome sputtering.

Reference! The more expensive and heavier shell material of manufacture, the harder it is to fulfill its self-assembly. For example, the cleaning of natural stone set alone will be much more complicated than the model of "stainless steel".

Where is the best place for washing

There are no universal rules of shell arrangement in the kitchen, but there are some basic guidelines to help you choose the most suitable place of installation:

• it is not necessary to place the stove and refrigerator at a distance closer than 40 cm from each other;
• should not be located sink closer than 40 cm from the refrigerator or plate;
• next to the sink must exist working surface for cutting or cleaning products;
• sink next to the cooking surface - not the best solution;
• using the shell can be divided into two conditional kitchen parts: Serving and "rough" handling.

Reference! When choosing a place for accommodation, it is worth considering the presence of a number of vulnerable to moisture objects and materials: water spray can seriously damage them.

Mount Mortise sink

When mounting the tie-in sinks chipboard and similar materials, special attention should be paid to the connections for leaks. If all the work on sealing will be carried out correctly, you do not have to change swollen from moisture countertop, which is fraught with waste of time and money.

algorithm of actions in preparation for the installation of tie-shell models is as follows:

1. To prepare the necessary tools (sealant, knife, screwdriver, pipe wrench, a drill with a set of drill bits, jigsaw and tools for measurement).
2. For road marking sink flip upside down, applied to the site of the future location and the outer edge circle pencil.
3. Be measured in several places the inner diameter side and cause the loop to its markup (turn the inner circle, and on which will be cut). If bundled with a sink there is a pattern layout on it should be carried out.
4. Measure the distance from the side edges to the sink countertop (it must be at least 2.5 cm of the wall and 5 cm at the front edge).
5. Using a drill and drill a thick drill in the domestic circuit layout without departing from the perimeter of the hole.
6. Insert the saw blade into the hole jigsaw and start cut on the inner contour.
7. As the need to cut shallowly screwed in place of the cut 16-mm screws to prevent the cut of the countertop fall.
8. Upon completion of the cut carefully, holding hands Shape the piece, unscrew screws.

After the hole is cut, it is necessary to clean the ends of sawdust with fine sandpaper and then conduct a "trial" washing installation. Do not worry if a little bowl of "backlash" - it is quite possible, that it should come to the notch freely...

When the markup and the recess is finished, you can proceed to install the fixtures supplied with the product. Slice must cover countertops sealant layer to protect it from moisture. Make sure that the entire surface of the slice soaked sealant evenly.

If complete with sink you find a special seal, it is necessary before installing the paste on the sink rim so that after installation it does not protrude beyond the rim. If it did happen, you can very carefully trim protruding seal mounting knife. After washing is installed and tightly pressed into the "nest", you can tighten the screws securing it to the table top, and finally fix the product.

Reference! When attaching a certain amount of sealant can be squeezed out of the rim. Remove it more convenient with the help of mounting knife when it dries.

When the device is mounted, and the sealant is fully cured, you can proceed to the final step - connecting the mixer and the drain to a water feed and drain pipes.

Set the consignment model

Waybill shell features peculiar "board", projecting from the base pedestals upon which it is mounted. Undeniable "plus" of its installation - no need to make a cutout in the worktop. There are two types of overhead mounting sinks: glue and brackets. In the first case, the sink as if "superimposed" on the ends of the tables, pre-greased with glue or sealant, and then firmly pressed against him for better fixation. After a couple of days, when the mount is fully formed, can be connected to a sink to communications.

If included, you will find special brackets to mount the product is best for them, fix the bracket to the sink, and then, after the installation and "balancing" - on a pedestal.

Underbench installation and integrated sinks

Both of the above types of sinks are not too easy to install, and competent installation is recommended to take the help of a professional. The complexity of installation underbench model is the need to perform filigree cut exactly to the dimensions of the model. If a little miscalculate in the calculations - will have to change the whole countertop.

The same can be said about the integrated washers only when they are installed and used more rebated cutter needed for cutting recess rim wash. This type of sink well with most tops made of natural or artificial stone.

Connection to sewer

In order to connect to virtually any siphon sink model, it is necessary to insert in the corrugated drainage pipe, previously sealing the connection extending complete gasket. Hose fittings are connected to the supply pipe by means of special screws.

Important! Pay attention to the presence of the gaskets in all joints: sometimes they just fall out of parts, leading to leaks in the future.

Once all the elements are connected successfully, it is necessary to open the taps for a few minutes and check the tightness of the resulting compounds. In the case of water leak detection is necessary to block and by dismantling flowing hose or corrugated, determine the location of leaks.

Possible errors during installation

The first and most common mistake most "house masters" during installation - ignoring the manufacturer's instructions. It is impossible to count how many times neglect of instructions led to small and serious damage to the product.

When applying the markup necessary to place it so that embarked in the nest bowl was in respect to the symmetry with the other items of kitchen units.

For products of the MDF and chipboard preferable to select an acrylic sealant. Stone and granite countertops is more suitable sealant based on polyurethane.

Before the sealant is applied, better surface degreased by wiping them clean with a cloth soaked in alcohol-containing substance.