Countertops for bathroom: for sinks made of artificial stone, marble, acrylic

Sanitary andfurniture novelties for the bathroom allow you to make this room more functional and comfortable. Very beneficial and fashionable solution will be the installation of a countertop under the sink in the bathroom. It will be an important element of the interior and an excellent storage place, moreover, it can accommodate many items without which it is difficult to do in the bathroom. Under the countertop, you can install a washing machine or organizers with shelves to make the space ergonomic and convenient.

When the conversation begins about the countertops, an association with the kitchen immediately arises, but recently the countertops under the sink in the bathroom have become well-deservedly popular. The main purpose of the countertop is to combine several elements into a harmonious unity. For example, the table top can connect two sinks into one module or combine a sink and cabinets.

In the bathroom, the strength of the countertop is not so important as when choosing a kitchen countertop, which first of all must be shock-resistant and withstand colossal loads. In this regard, you can apply for its manufacture a variety of materials.

When choosing a countertop, you should pay attention to such criteria:

• high resistance to high humidity in the room;
• no response to the effects of sudden changes in temperature in the room;
• minimal predisposition to the appearance of mold or fungus;
• simplicity and unpretentiousness in maintenance.

Various materials are used in the production of countertops. The tabletops made of natural stone, most often marble or granite, are very popular, expensive high-quality countertops are made from onyx and travertine. No less demand for table tops made of wood, MDF, glass and artificial stone. Worktops can be made independently of moisture-resistant plasterboard and mosaic: ceramic or glass.

And now let's look at each material separately.

The most durable material for creating worktops, because he is not afraid of any damage. Marble or granite can be matte or glossy. The main advantages include excellent appearance, excellent impact resistance, wear resistance and durability. To disadvantages is the high cost, the huge weight of the material and the very laborious installation of the structure.

It has almost all the advantages of natural stone, but its appearance is quite easy to distinguish. In the production process, marble, granite or quartz crumb is used, which is joined with acrylic or resins. The use of composite materials makes it possible to create very strong and beautiful worktops in various shapes and sizes, an important advantage of which is the possibility of ordering a cast countertop with the sink and avoiding unnecessary seams and joints.

The main advantage of countertops made of artificial stone in comparison with natural marble or granite is an affordable price. This material is wear-resistant and is not afraid of high humidity, and when scratches from them can be easily disposed of. Today, there are technologies for polishing the surface with a special paste, which completely fills the scratch and returns the product to its original appearance.

The glass table top has become very popular, thanks to the low price and the complete matching of the material to the conditions in the bathroom room. Advantages of glass wedges include:

1. high strength, table tops are made of tempered glass;
2. excellent resistance to various kinds of damage;
3. they are not afraid of high humidity;
4. produces a huge range of forms and modifications;
5. you can easily decorate them. For decorating the lower part, you can use special films with or without a picture.

Unfortunately, glass has a small drawback - after the drying of water there are stains, so they should be cleaned quite often.

Not everyone can appreciate the advantages of using MDF worktops, since they assume that the fiberboard will not last long in a room with high humidity, but today this material is covered with a laminated layer that serves as a reliable protection against moisture.

Nevertheless, it should be borne in mind that this layer can be damaged and then moisture will get inside and this will cause the material to become unusable in just a few months. Therefore, before buying a countertop from MDF, you need to think about possible disadvantages.

The wooden countertop is the best material for the countertop than MDF.It has a greater moisture resistance compared to MDF.A protective layer of lacquer or paint protects it from moisture, and when scratched, the table top will not be worn out soon. You can restore the damaged surface of the tree yourself in just half an hour with a brush, varnish or paint.

The worktop made of plasterboard, tiled with mosaic, will be the best option for people who like to equip their homes with their own resources. The mosaic is made of ceramic or glass, so it is durable and characterized by a long period of use.

Applying fantasy, you can create real masterpieces of any shape with a small amount of money. This kind of countertop has some drawbacks.

Please note that the mosaic fragments are connected by seams and you need to choose the appropriate moisture-repellent grout for the seams. The base under the table top is made of plasterboard sheets and it is necessary to purchase only moisture-resistant plasterboard sheets of green color.

The worktop is one of the central elements in the design of the bathroom. With its help, you can combine different, at first glance, incompatible objects into a single whole.

Usually all the furniture in the bathroom corresponds to the style of the interior and various elements and modules harmoniously complement each other. Although it is possible and independently create harmony from individual modules, shelves, chests of drawers, cabinets floor or hanging. Therefore, the countertop under the sink for the bathroom should also be combined with all the furniture.

There is a huge variety of countertops:

• rectangular,
• angled,
• asymmetric,
• combined.

You can choose the model you need, depending on your preferences in design and price policy.

So, all table tops can be conditionally divided into:

• budget models,
• products, custom-made,
• premium designer piece designs.

The width and height of the countertop is determined by the buyer, who makes their choice based on the measurements of the bathroom and the growth of family members.

The sinks that are installed on the countertop are also pleasing with a wide variety of shapes: symmetrical or asymmetric, right or left, single or double. The worktop can be presented in the interior as an addition to the pedestal or an independent element, which is mounted on long legs or fixed with brackets.

Double shells are very popular with customers, because they allow simultaneous two people to carry out hygiene procedures, which is very important in the morning, when all members of the family rush to work or school. The sink can be placed on the countertop or built into it. Depending on the type of shell, the design of the cabinet changes, on which the table top is attached.

Several ways to set up worktops can be distinguished:

1. With the help of brackets, the whole worktop is fastened, as it is characterized by a large weight.
2. Attach the table top already to the finished cabinet.
3. The installation method allows you to create a secure mount. A frame-installation is installed in the wall, and then plumbing is already clinging to it. After that, the wall is decorated with a lining.

The installation of the table top depends on its type: floor and wall. The floor installation is light enough, it's only necessary to adjust the length of the legs using the level.

Wall mounting of the table top will take longer and will require additional tools. But this does not interfere with making the worktops themselves, if there is such a desire. Also, you can use the help of a specialist who, in a short time, will make a reliable installation of the countertop in the bathroom.

In today's market, you can find models in which the top and the sink are one monolithic design. This option has many advantages:

• Such countertops are characterized by high strength, since the surface is made of one material and has no seams and joints.
• The module is completely sealed, which is important for bathrooms.
• The worktop with sink can be purchased in any shape, size and color, which allows you to maintain any style of the interior.

For convenient operation of countertops in the bathroom, you should pay attention to the basis of the table top, because it is made in two versions - floor and wall. The shape of the base affects the functionality of the entire table top.

Floor and wall base under the table top has one function and differs only in the way of fastening. The length of the table top depends on the tastes and imagination of the customer. In some bathrooms, countertops can be made almost along the entire perimeter of the room or successfully fit them into niches, maximizing the use of free space.

The floor worktop is in demand in the modern furniture market. Its installation is quite simple. It is necessary to put it in the place where the washbasin is located. Using the legs, adjust the height according to the level. And then connect the sink to the sewer and water.

An important advantage of this form can be called a large capacity. In the locker you can add a lot of useful things for carrying out water procedures, store detergents or dimensional items. In some models, you can find already installed boxes or shelves.

Wall-mounted countertops are hung on the wall, while anchors are used. This type of countertop has the same characteristics as the floortop. But the difference still exists, because of the way of fastening it has smaller dimensions, can withstand a small weight and therefore can hold less objects.

Also it is necessary to select one more group of table-tops - decorative. They do not have any lockers or pedestals. They are presented in the floor and wall model. For the floortop, special long legs are used, and for the wall products - special brackets. For decorative countertops should be selected and appropriate plumbing, for example, chrome siphons, so that everything looked harmonious and in one direction.

Using gipsokartonnye plates you can make a beautiful and original countertop, which will become an original decoration of any bathroom. Its main feature is that the material should not be modified under the influence of moisture. Use a solution on an epoxy basis to reliably protect the product from excessive moisture. Also very popular is the moisture resistant gypsum board, which is designed specifically for this purpose. If this type of drywall is used, no additional processing is necessary.

To create a countertop for the bathroom, you should purchase materials such as:

• sheets of drywall( preferably moisture resistant);
• profiles for creating the basis of the countertop;
• plywood;
• waterproofing putty;
• protective solution against moisture;
• brushes to apply a solution to protect from moisture;
• fret saw;
• brackets;
• epoxy adhesive.

When all of the above materials are at hand, you can go to the very technology of creating a table top.

• First you need to measure the space where you plan to install the table top. Using these dimensions, we determine the height and width of the future product. Let's move on to creating a frame made of metal or wooden slats. The main feature of the frame is strength and reliability, so that the structure is stable.
• To create a plan for the future of the product, plywood is taken, which is resistant to moisture and it draws a contour where the sink will be. With the help of a jig saw it is necessary to make a hole along the contour. When the plywood sheet is ready, we proceed to create two forms of plasterboard sheets, and one of them must also have a hole under the sink.
• Attach the two brackets to the wall, and install a cut sheet of plywood on them. Then we attach a sheet of plasterboard with a hole. Another sheet of drywall, which does not have a cutout, is attached from below.
• When the gypsum boards are securely fixed, then a concave end should be created. In order to make it, you need a strip of drywall. It cuts through one centimeter. Then this piece is attached to the inner end of the tabletop.
• When the countertop is ready, it should be covered with a special mixture that has a waterproofing function. For reliability, perform this procedure twice. Then wait for the product to dry and you can go to the last stage - decorating the countertop.
• The last step is to install the sink in the countertop. To ensure that the shell of the bull is securely fixed, it should be installed on special legs or attached to the wall with a special support. The presence of a support is necessary for countertops, which are quite high and reach more than one meter. To create a support can come up the middle tubes of metal.

See the next video for installing the table top.