Countertops under sink in the bathroom with their hands: wood, plasterboard, artificial stone

If you want to create an original and unique design of the bathroom and at the same time indifferent to the hand-mades, you can try to make their own under the sink countertop. And then you'll get a great creative freedom, you do not have to be painful to look at the store the only option that would suit both size and interior decoration, and according to your taste - everything in your hands!

Materials for making countertops in the bathroom under the sink

In this regard, you have complete freedom too.

For example, you can choose natural or artificial stone, though it is to put it mildly, an expensive option. In addition, and working with him is not so easy, and he has considerable weight. But the result is worth it - look these countertops is truly luxurious.

More than a budget option - it is laminated chipboard or MDF. Since it can work even beginners, but it has disadvantages. Such tabletop may eventually deformed by humidity, especially if it will damage (e.g., scratches and chips).

If you still want to have in the bathroom the wooden surface, it is better to stay on the hardwood, it is much more water-resistant and durable.

Reference. For additional protection, it is lacquered.

Another easy and inexpensive option - good old plastic. He weighs a little, not moldy and does not react to water. Its only drawback - low strength. Plastic surface rather quickly covered with scratches.

The material, which by its elegance and originality can compete stone - glass. As for countertops use special, toughened, its strength can not survive. However, for such a surface needs constant care - any fingerprints, drops and stains on it immediately apparent.

reference. If such a table top is deformed (for example, cracks, or chips), then self-correct it will not be possible, and repair usually is so expensive that it is cheaper to buy a new one.

Drywall - an ideal material for the manufacture of their own hands. You can give it any desired shape, even the most complex and unusual, but the result will be solid and rigid worktop. But the material itself does not tolerate moisture, so will require additional cladding, such as tile or tiles.

Manufacturing techniques of wooden worktops

The first step - to make a drawing on paper with markings location brackets and holes for them. According to him, these holes are drilled already in the blank under the tabletop. Larger (under the sink faucet and hose with water) are cut by means of a jigsaw.

Now we go back to the measurement. At this time, you need to determine the height at which will be located worktop with sink.

Reference. During the calculations take into account the presence in the house of small children, so that they were convenient to wash.

Thereafter, from wooden boards do two support members.

Before the fix on the right place, the table top and all its annexed elements should be given to aesthetic appearance. Therefore, at this stage of her legs and fine tuning and varnish.

After it is completely dry it is time to attach the table top to the wall. Drill two holes in it, insert the dowels and using screws to attach the brackets it.

Screw the legs to the table top with screws for wood and steel parts. It's time to install! Place the table top to the wall and screw the brackets. And the last stage you will only have to set it on the sink and take communication.

Procedure for the manufacture of countertops made of plasterboard

First of all, the frame is created. As a material, you can select pieces of wood or metal profiles. The first is easier to install, but the latter are more durable. Matched skeleton is sheathed with special moisture resistant plasterboard hydrophobic additives. And in the end, he is decorated with mosaics and tiles.

The tools that we need:

• punch or drill;
• screwdriver;
• jigsaws;
• Metal scissors;
• building level;
• pencil;
• fine sandpaper.

Like last time, it all starts with the drawing on which the marking is carried out on the wall. According to it is cut into the frame, after which it is collected. The finished design is attached to the wall or floor using dowels.

Attention! Do not forget to use the building level, to avoid distortions.

Upper support webs washbasin set in the last turn.

It is time to trim. Drywall is cut out two pieces: one is attached on top of the other - from the bottom structure. All of this is superimposed on the frame and fixed with screws.

Then, pre-made marking cut a hole for the sink using the jigsaw. To the upper and lower portions are more firmly fixed to each other, are cut rectangular blanks of plasterboard, which are attached on the sides of the tabletop. At the end of the legs are cut and fixed with screws.

Important! The structure must be assembled in such a way that the repair service pipes had access to them when needed. Otherwise, in case of emergency will destroy countertop.

The last stage - decoration or mosaic tiles. Here you have free to do whatever you want. Importantly, do not forget the waterproof grout to prevent water from getting under the finish.

Countertops made of artificial stone with their hands

The blank for this product should have a thickness of not less than 3 millimeters.

First of all you need to create bumpers, which will securely hold the countertop. They are placed along the walls. After that going to a wooden frame. The material can be used:

• old countertop of wood, sawn into strips;
• purchased specifically for this purpose plywood;
• finished board width is about 7 centimeters.

The frame is attached to the workpiece by means of an epoxy resin, which is applied with a trowel. Once it hardens, the edges are processed by a mill. Then the entire structure is mounted on bumpers.

Left to do all the necessary holes: Sink, tap (if necessary), and communication.

Installation Tips

First of all, pay attention to the total weight of the sink and countertops, and expect the strength of not only the fixtures, but the wall on which it will hold everything.

Reference. If massive construction (e.g., stone) is mounted on brackets, they should be additional diagonal reinforcement for increasing reliability.

If you choose the safer option - on poles or on the legs, the table top should still be attached to the wall so that it does not wobble.

Never forget sealant! Any plumbing constantly has to deal with water and humidity, so here tightness above all!

Pay attention as fasteners, especially if you're dealing with the suspension design. The safer it will be fixed, the safer it is to use it. However, if you use plastic mounting, it is important not to squash them.

That's all the subtleties of self-assembly technology countertops in the bathroom. Good luck to install!