Laid on sink for the kitchen

The consignment sink for the kitchen got its name because when installing this design, the sink is placed on top of the drawer with which it is connected. Practical modern model today has become the most popular among consumers. You can buy a sink separately, but for proper operation it must always have a locker, made exactly according to size.

The laid-on sink without exaggeration can be called the most important object in the interior. The kitchen sink is used daily to wash food, from which food is then prepared. After each meal, dishes are loaded into the sink, and, if you often receive guests, the large model of the sink is especially important to you in the kitchen. There are single steel sinks and those that include several bowls for dishes. Newly washed or dirty dishes and other items are usually placed on a metal worktop located to the right or left of the bowl.This surface is an alternation of small depressions and depressions. This type of corrugation metal tabletop does not allow objects to slide back into the bowl.

An emergency drain, provided for in the structure, is located at the back of the rear wall. It is connected to the main one, it duplicates its functions, not allowing the sink to overflow with water. In addition, in steel models, a special mesh is often attached to the drain hole. It is necessary to avoid ingestion of large debris and dirt, which the sewer pipe can clog. A stopper sold with a sink allows you to close the hole and draw water into the bowl to soak the dishes using detergent.

Experts draw the attention of buyers primarily on the shape of the shell. The geometry should be correct, without distortions, in this case it will be easy for you to pick up a stand for your sink and install it correctly.

The main advantages of the invoice washing include:

1. Simple and easy installation. All elements of the design are well accessible and replaceable. Especially easy to install classic single stainless steel sink. Curbstone without back wall provides excellent access to water supply and sewage pipes.
2. Comparative low cost, allowing you to easily get the sink you need configuration. Mortise models are much more expensive and more difficult to install. Reasonable price refers to the unconditional advantages of such a design, which made it the most popular among broad segments of buyers.
3. Long service life. Wear of stainless steel is minimal, and this material is practically not susceptible to corrosion, it is not easy to scratch. High-quality sheet steel can easily withstand heavy weight and the pressure of constantly pouring water without forming dents.
4. Attractive appearance. Surface wash meets a number of important requirements in the interior. It is not only externally aesthetic, but also multifunctional. At the sink very often strengthen the stand and dryer for dishes. Inside the locker place the necessary items, have a garbage bucket, on the shelves you can put things that are rarely used and detergents.

The advantages of consignment washing along with the above can be attributed to the convenience of cleaning. Such a sink can be easily cleaned from grease and dirt, remaining even after a few years of proper use, shiny and beautiful.

Disadvantages exist, but they are minor. The main noise is a small noise caused by water falling on the metal. To reduce the noise level from the water jets can be, if you buy a sink with the most powerful and thick walls - the thickness of the steel should be more than one millimeter.

In addition, during installation it is not always possible to completely eliminate the small gaps and gaps arising between the pedestal and the sink. Therefore, it is necessary to constantly ensure that the water pressure is not beyond, the water is not sprayed in all directions so hard that it fills the sink and seeps inside. Sometimes the disadvantages of washing overhead sinks, especially thin-walled, include poor fixation of the mixer. Experienced experts recommend the following in this case: in order to fix the mixer and strengthen it securely at the sink, you should always use sealants during installation.

There are several types of sinks.In addition to stainless steel sheet, they are made of various materials and are capable of forming, together with the stand, an overhead structure. Sinks of consignment are widely presented in the sale and are made of the following compositions:

1. Plastic mass. This is a light and comfortable model, slightly different from a plastic basin with a hole for draining. If the washing of acrylic, reinforced with fiberglass, it may also contain holes for mounting the mixer. True, it is undesirable to place very heavy and massive dishes in it.
2. Cast iron with enamel. For a long time was considered the ideal material for baths and sinks. One could agree with this, if not for the enamel - it is not strong enough for constant contact with sharp objects and heavy objects and can crack.
3. Porcelain tiles. This material, used in all types of washing structures, has a serious weight. Porcelain tiles for strength are not inferior to stone or marble. The aesthetic sink of this composition is intended for an elite kitchen, creating a special style. Laid on sink from porcelain stoneware is a status and expensive purchase for your interior.With the help of beautiful design, you can overcome some of the monotony of overhead connections, which users often blame.

The overhead washers are manufactured by the industry in several standard sizes, among which the parameters of 60x50 cm are recognized as universal. Under the sink with these dimensions, it is easy to find an underframe and equip a working area in the interior of the kitchen, as well as under the sinks with small and convenient for use dimensions - 50x50, 40x50 and 60x60 cm.

It is a little more difficult to organize a place under the sink, which has among the standard maximum parameters - 800x600 mm. There is a risk that the faucet will be too far away, and you will have to reach out to it, so you need to think about the design and location of the sink in advance. The optimum depth is 19 cm. At this depth, the sink can hold a sufficient amount of dishes, during the washing of which the water will not spill out of the sink.

When choosing, you should rely on your own taste, room size and style of your kitchen. It is best to listen to a few helpful tips from kitchen interior designers that can help you navigate among the options offered.

1. Consider the size of your kitchen space.Washing in it should occupy the maximum permissible place. For her, the platform is designed in advance, before the furniture from the headset will be placed.
2. The most convenient way is to wash food and dishes in a sink with several bowls, so preference is usually given to the specialists, and the hostesses themselves, to this type.
3. Choose the most durable and thick-walled structures that can withstand temperature extremes and weight loads.
4. Attention deserves a careful choice of the material from which the sink is made. Each interior has its own type of coating - metal, stone or agglomerate, enameled surfaces.
5. The beautiful and aesthetic appearance of the overhead washing will delight you every day, so it is no less important in the product than its functional properties. Needless to say, the attractiveness of the model should be combined with high quality.
6. Pay attention when buying primarily on the shape of the sink. In the case of the correct geometry, it will be easy for you to pick up a cabinet for your sink, install it and successfully position it among the kitchen furniture.

A neatly assembled model, including an overhead washbasin connected to a pedestal,decorates your kitchen room. Simple assembly operations for assembly and installation can be done by hand. After all, invoice washing is number one in terms of ease of installation.

If you decide to assemble your own construction, the work is carried out in two stages: first mount the cabinet, and then attach the washbasin to it. The frame under the sink is modeled very carefully. It must meet several requirements: rise above the floor and be made of waterproof materials, and also be strong enough to withstand the weight of the sink itself, especially if it is made of heavy compounds - stone or durable cast iron.

Without exception, components can be purchased in hardware stores, if they were not sold along with the sink. In addition, you will need the following equipment and parts:

1. Screws and other elements for fasteners.
2. Sealant for fixing the steel sink on the cabinet.
3. Hacksaw or jigsaw, screwdrivers and screwdrivers.
4. Perforator.

First you need to turn the sink and on the tabletop outline its contours. After that, holes are drilled to make it easier for the hacksaw to cut the material inside the delineated line. Having taken out the sawn off piece of material, the finished cut along the edges is processed by grinding. Fasteners are screwed on the upper edge of the underframe from the inside. A sealant is applied around the edges of the cutout and the sink, a sealing strip is used. Having established a sink on a table-top, densely press it and tighten fixture. It remains only to connect the previously prepared siphon to the sewage system and attach the door to the cabinet with a sink. The mixer is also installed prior to assembly.