Contents
- Correct sink height
- Installing the washbasin on the stand
- Installing the washbasin on the brackets
- Installing the washbasin on the pedestal
- Finishing
Selecting a suitable sink, material and shape is only the first step on the way to creating a beautiful and comfortable washbasin is just the first step towards creating a beautiful and comfortable toilet. The chosen wash basin still needs to be installed correctly, and since the task is not very difficult, then if you have at least minimal experience and if you want to figure it out, you can cope with the installation yourself. But the installation of different types of sinks differs in its nuances and features that require more careful study.
Correct
shell height Before proceeding directly to the sink installation, you need to find out at what height it should be installed. Many people do not pay due attention to this issue, and as a result often even the most stylish and modern bathroom is decorated with a completely non-ergonomic sink, for which it is necessary to bend down. And if once such inconvenience can be tolerated, then here day after day for several years to wash, brush your teeth, make up or shave for not the most convenient washstand will be difficult. That is why it is important to determine the optimal height of its location.
So, there were earlier standards that determined the location of the sink at a height of 70-75 cm. Since Soviet times, these standards have not actually been revised, but the experience of using sinks tells us that for greater convenience it should be placed a little higher. So, ergonomists determined that the optimal height is 5-10 cm below the elbow, as in this position the cyst is most convenient. That is why there can be no talk of any one digit, one value of height, which would be suitable for absolutely everyone. So, with an average female height, the washbasin height should be about 90 cm. If there are several people in a family, then the average value is derived, or, like in American baths, several sinks are used, and there are even sinks for children, and they can be adjusted in height.
Installing a washbasin on an
bollard In the case of installing a washbasin on a bollard, the process is as simple as the main load of the sink is taken by the bollard, so fixing to the wall can be neglected. In addition, all the pipes are neatly hidden under the sink, and as a result the bath gets a nice stylish appearance.
It is immediately clear that if the dresser was purchased unassembled, then it must be assembled according to the scheme, which, as a rule, is attached in the kit. But it is not about this now, but about how to put a sink on an already assembled cabinet. The washbasin, by the way, can be sunk into the cabinet, or stand on it: in terms of design, there are many options, but in terms of technology, the totality of the work being done is the same.
So, you must first install an mixer on the sink, and it is recommended to use modern single-lever models that are more convenient and economical to use. At this stage it is necessary to use gaskets to avoid leaks in the future. It only remains to attach the mixer to the underside of the sink with a washer, gasket and nut. It is necessary to fasten tightly, but not to overdo it, since the application of excessive efforts may cause the gasket to deform, which will negate all efforts and lead to the appearance of a leak.
When the mixer is installed, the siphon installation queue comes: as a rule, the scheme and sequence of work is presented in detail on the packaging, so with the right approach even a novice can handle the task. True, it is worth considering a few nuances. So, it is better to carefully check the installation locations of all rubber seals once again: the presence of burrs on them may cause a leakage, therefore, in order to avoid further problems, it is better to remove them immediately. Gaskets are subjected to the same inspection procedure. Of course, pay attention to the condition of the gaskets: dry tires, for example, will not cope with their functions, and it will still have to be replaced soon, so it’s better to immediately find and use normal gaskets, and you should always wear themso that the cone is pointing in the opposite direction from the nut.
Now you can proceed to the next stage of the , when the bollard moves to the installation site, and the washbasin fits over the bollard so that it does not interfere with the summarizing of all communications. If everything fits well, and you do not need to cut anything, then put the sink on the cabinet, and proceed to fixing the whole structure to the wall. Anchor screws can be used for this, but such an attachment causes a hole to be drilled in the tile, and even for the washstand with a reliable pedestal support, it may even be superfluous. That is why it becomes more practical to use silicone, with which the sink is glued to the wall: fixing strength is not inferior to the previous method, but after using silicone, it is better not to turn on the water for an hour.
Completion - connection of plumbing and sanitary .It is better to start by connecting the water supply system to the mixer: this is an uncomplicated process, of course, if you do not decide to connect the mixer directly to the water pipes. By means of cap nuts and rubber gaskets, a corrugated metal hose and a flexible hose are attached to the mixer. Try not to overtighten the nuts so that they do not accidentally cut out the seals, otherwise you will have to tinker. If everything went well, then you can proceed to connect the sewer: you need to connect the corrugated hose from the siphon and the socket of the sewer outlet, and to make this connection tight, usually use gaskets or special cuffs.
This process ends, you can turn on the water and check the quality of the work done.
It is worth noting that instead of special, ready-made thumbs, shelves are sometimes used. In this case, the shelf itself is attached to the wall with dowels, but before mounting it, it is necessary to cut a hole in it that fits the washbasin in size, because it will be inserted into it later. If the washbasin is a consignment note, then it is necessary to provide for a hole of such a size so that all the necessary elements of communications can be easily accommodated there. After the shelf is attached to the wall, a sink is inserted into the hole, fixed with a sealant, all communications are connected according to the method described above.
Installing the washbasin on the brackets
The washbasin on the brackets is one of the most popular types of washbasins, especially in small bathrooms, where this technique allows you to visually enlarge the space. To cope with the installation of this type of sink is easy.
Initially, it is necessary to make a markup on the wall of the : using a ruler or hydraulic level, the height required from the floor is measured, and a line is drawn in pencil - the place of installation of the sink. Now down from the received line we postpone a segment, the length of which equals the width of the side edges of the sink, and also make a mark on the wall. Now we try on the brackets to the sink, and then we apply the resulting system to the wall to check the correctness of the lines drawn.
After making sure that the marking is done correctly, we mark the places where it will be necessary to fix it through the fixing holes. Now we drill holes in the planned points, insert the cork or dowel there and fix the brackets with self-tapping screws. It now remains to install the sink, connect the siphon and install the mixer. As a result, the sink should not stagger, and the gap between it and the wall is better sealed with sealant to prevent water from entering there.
Installing a shell on a pedestal.
Shells with a pedestal are usually called “tulips” by for a similar shape. They are made of earthenware or porcelain, at least - their glass or artificial stone. If you want to install such a product in your bathroom, you will need strong walls, since such a sink rests on them and on the floor. That is why you should not install such a product near the wall of plasterboard - it can not withstand the load. Special requirements are also made to the floor: it should be as flat as possible so that the sink does not tilt on the pedestal. If there is a small bias, then it can be corrected with silicone gaskets, and if you have a very large tilt angle, you can’t do without cement alignment. To check how stable the construction will turn out, it is pre-assembled. At this moment, by the way, it would be nice to mark the location of each of the parts on the floor and wall. When marking, it is better to use the level to be sure that the construction will be exactly flat.
Now we are starting to drill the holes of the , which are then greased with glue and hammer expansion dowels there. Install self-tapping screws into the finished holes and put shells on them. Now install the pedestal, which should be mounted so that the drain hole is located exactly in its center. Then we put gaskets on the screws and carefully fasten them to the wall, without tightening the nuts so as not to damage the entire structure.
Installation of the mixer and siphon is carried out according to the above schemes. By the way, it will not be superfluous to use an overflow hole in the sink, which is also discharged into the sewer.
At the end of
, you only need to start the self-installation of the sink if you are confident in your abilities and have at least minimal experience in such matters. Otherwise, problems may arise either with installation or with further functioning in the form of unforeseen emergency situations.
But many craftsmen are able to cope with such a task on their own, especially since the whole process is not so difficult. Is it a matter of mounting adjustable sinks when using pedestal-pedestals with a screw system for height adjustment or screw mechanisms attached to walls. Shells are sometimes even hung on a rope or chain from the ceiling: it becomes easy to adjust the height, the decorative function is maximally expressed, but the installation will require a professional approach.
