How to install a sink

Installing sinks in the kitchen can be implemented by several methods. The choice of method is determined by the type of the wash itself, the material from which it was made, as well as the overall design and style of the kitchen in general or a kitchen set in particular.

Some shells can be mounted in different ways, depending on what is intended to be the result. But there are a large number of models that, due to certain nuances in their dispensation, are allowed to be installed using only one of all possible technologies. Overhead sinks and sinks with a relief board belong to their category. Many types of sinks can be fixed by embedding them in the table top. In this case, they can be attached as flush with the top board, and above or slightly below.

The most original and aesthetic looking is the last option. But it requires professionalism in performance and is used in those exceptional cases when the sink and the table cover are made of durable, expensive material, for example, natural stone (marble, plagiogranite, onyx or tuff lime - travertine). The sink recessed inside the top cover of the table "exposes" a section of the stone structure, making it possible to evaluate the natural pattern of the material. It is worth the luxury of big money, so this method of installation is rarely used.

Ideally, the choice of how to install the sink is carried out at the design stage of the appearance and furniture filling of the kitchen. The choice of material for the top board of the table and sink depends on the style of the kitchen room, as well as on the material possibilities of the installer.

Laid on sink

The most common and popular model of shells - consignment. It is mainly stamped from stainless steel and embedded in a rectangular base or table. Covering the entire upper plane of the base frame, this sink plays the role of both sinks and countertops.

Installation of such a sink can easily be carried out by everyone. The product is attached to a special table that does not have a board-cover and back wall.

For connection, it is preferable to use L-shaped fasteners that have a slanting slot in one piece. 4 of these mounts quite enough.

Before the start of the assembly, it is necessary to build in the mixer and other sanitary equipment, because after assembly these manipulations will not be very convenient to perform). First, L-shaped mounts are applied to the inside of the base or table. The points of their application are outlined in pencil, then self-tapping screws (self-tapping screws) are screwed in there. They take a length of 16 mm. After screwing, they must protrude no less than 5 mm above the point of the pencil mark.

On the end surface of the wooden base in advance is applied a layer of sealant, playing the role of not only glue, but also a protective film for rough wood. The sink sits on the attached screws and slides until it is completely adjacent to the surface. Fasteners are tightened until it stops, and the protruding sealant is wiped off with a piece of rags (since its remnants look ugly and it cannot be painted). Upon completion of the installation work is connected to the water supply and sewage.

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Mortise wash

Another mount technology is a flush sink. It is used if the headset in the kitchen has a solid upper surface (board), in the depth of which an opening is made for the placement of the sink. Sinks in this case can be made not only from stainless steel, but also from any other material.

Mounting such a sink is also quite simple, although it has a number of relative difficulties when compared with the previous version. First, you need to establish exactly where and what shape to make a cut under the sink. For this purpose, it is often enough just to flip the sink, put it on the table top and draw around the contour. Many manufacturing companies complement the set of sinks and special patterns that complement it, which facilitate the task of cutting out the opening, which is very helpful in situations where unusual outlines are inherent in washing. The template is pressed against the board at a distance of 6-9 cm from the edge and is outlined along the contour. The cutting line is marked not along the contour itself, but 1.5-2 cm deep into it, which then will provide support for the sink side. On the marked cut line, a hole is drilled into which the tip of the manual jigsaw is placed, with which the contour is cut.

When sawing, you should fix the table cover at the bottom, so that the piece that is being cut out will not fall out. The seam of the sealant is smeared along the contour, preventing the penetration of moisture to the place of cutting and firmly fixing the sink. A sealant is also applied to the sink from the bottom, after which it turns the other side and presses strongly against the table top with clamps (vise), which are included in the set with the sink. After that, excess sealant is removed, and all communications are connected.

Mortise sink can also be placed on the same level with the table cover. This technology is much more complicated and requires competence in the installation of plumbing. When installing under a sideboard wash a layer of wood. The depth of the cutting of the tree is equal to the height of the board plus a layer of sealant. The last to fill all existing joints and slots in the design.

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Installation below the level of the table cover

Wash can also be placed below the top of the table. This method makes it possible to minimize the number of joints, and also creates an aesthetic appearance. Often, this technology is used when the surfaces are made of materials that are expensive and unusual in their characteristics. But then the mounting process is very difficult, and the requirements for materials like washing and table covers are increasing. The sink is fixed with the help of brackets (supporting structures-consoles) or screws; if stone is used as a material for a sink, then it is advisable to take self-tapping screws.

Apertures under a sink are sawn with use of special equipment of special adaptation, for example, a fret saw with edges with a diamond dusting. The edges of the resulting opening are meticulously polished and closed with a film to protect it from moisture. It is not recommended to put a car wash with this method on your own, it is advisable to resort to the services of a master.

Features of installation of sinks from different types of materials

Sinks of different types of materials may have specific properties that should be considered during their installation. For example, plagiogranite sinks mostly do not have a ready opening for the mixer, but only a template and not fully drilled recess on the reverse side. To install the mixer, it is knocked out with a screwdriver (or a special chisel) and, if necessary, expanded.

Sinks from other varieties of stone (onyx, tuff, etc.) may also require cutting openings, so in such cases it is better to turn to professionals who have all the necessary tools. It is too difficult to cut a hole of a suitable size and shape with one's own hands in such washers.

General installation tips

The installer or the designer, guided by the technological prescriptions and the style of the kitchen, must choose what method to fix the sink. There are several general installation tips that are suitable for all possible installation technologies:

1. Rubber seals recently replaced mainly sealant. Rubber is rarely able to fit tightly over the entire surface, and its useful life is too short. Due to its inherent fluidity, silicone sealant fills all cracks and crevices. When dried, it does not lose its water resistance and adhesion properties (adhesion of the surface of dissimilar bodies) for a fairly long time (up to 15-20 years).
2. When installing sinks of various natural or artificial materials that can be damaged in the event of a blow or fall, you should use the help of a partner.
3. When attaching the sink to a wooden base or table top, self-tapping screws (or screws) are screwed in exclusively by hand. Drill-screwdriver (screwdriver) can pull fasteners, which will lead to the inevitable deformation or even the destruction of the sink due to cracks.