Kitchen sink with his hands: the installation options in the kitchen sink

The most important attribute of every kitchen is the sink. Without it is impossible to do, as without plate or oven. Installing the shell with their own hands - a simple process, as opposed to, for example, self-connection plate or oven. Of course, it is important to know the rules and the installation of the secrets to properly do the job and get excellent results.

What are the washing?

Kitchen sinks today are available in a huge range, among which it is very difficult to choose the right model. Sinks can be divided into six main categories:

• Models are divided into the mortise sink, overhead and hanging. Recent there is now quite rare, they are installed mainly in communal apartments or in public institutions. The most popular shells can be considered overhead and locks. They are competitors to date and are characterized by their durability, reliability, and attractive appearance.
• By producing a material for kitchen sinks are made of stainless steel alloys, nickel-plated or chromium as well as of acrylic, natural granite, porcelain, glass. However, due to the practicality of most of the models are available in stainless steel or porcelain.
• The shape of the shell divided into angular and standard, as well as round, rectangular, oval, square and curly. But it is worth remembering that the more complex form of cleaning, the harder it is to wash.
• By design, there are sinks and double standard, that is, with two sections. Sales can be find models with overflow water from one section to another.
• By type of accommodation mixer - on the sink or on the wall. The last option is very rare.
• Kitchen sinks are also characterized by the presence of additional functions, such as the ability to connect a water filter, washing machine, a garden hose.

Sinks for kitchens, made of stainless alloys have become so popular because of low cost, durability, ease of maintenance, as well as compatibility with various types of interior.

Check quality alloy steel can be performed directly in the sanitary store using a standard magnet. On steel sink it will hold tight, and forgery - fly off at any movement.

Shells made from granite or steel, often produced in the trim or plunge embodiment. Installation of washing their hands is possible for both types of models, but before that should be made the basis of the furniture under it.

Mounting of cabinets for washing their hands

Mortise and consignment options installed in the kitchen sink kitchen cabinet. In front of the door cabinets are located, and behind - the empty doorway. Assembly and installation of these parts have a headset specific features. Inside the cabinets are no partitions, because they might interfere with the connection of water supply and sewerage - this means that in the cabinet there are no additional stiffeners. If you intend to install the invoice model washing, in which case there will be no even worktop, instead of which there is a cleaning pad, made of steel.

Collect future cabinet under the sink must be reliable and stronger than the other elements of the kitchen furniture. It should be mounted on a special lining, since water leakage can still happen, despite a good seal. In addition, the material must first be processed using special water-repellent agents. For structural strength must install inside for fastening tightening webs. They can do with their hands out flat and thick plates, which will serve as a mini-shelves in the cabinet.

Install kitchen sink bill on cabinet

The process of assembly and installation invoice sink in the kitchen with his hands is quite simple - it is only necessary to put on top of the kitchen cabinets. The installation procedure for consignment shell comes in two types:

• normal;
• sliding.

The latter option is a mounting unit side rails bent and sink from the front side, since the pedestal is provided with special grooves. After assembly, the shell must be inserted into the slots and slide it to the wall, and then you can begin to connect water and sewage.

If the installation of washing their hands made in the usual way, it will have to cover all joints with sealant. On top of the cabinets must be applied to water-resistant composition and to fix the sink top.

Bulky and heavy consignment sink in any case not be mounted only with the sealant. It can not withstand the severity of dishes and dips in the cabinet, thereby destroying the sewer and water with their weight.

Therefore, it was not necessary to eliminate the consequences of such accidents not only in the apartment, but also in neighboring countries, it is best to install the washer high resolution using the crates inside cabinets or accessories bars.

The preparatory work for the installation of mortise washing

washing installation for the kitchen to start with the application of appropriate markings on the countertop. It affects not only the appearance of the future shell, but also further the functionality of the design.

Usually the template you want to mark comes with a sink. But it happens sometimes when it is not provided by the manufacturer. In this case, the pattern is to be made with his own hands, after making all measurements. Buy washing should be the size of a tabletop. If the sink is already acquired, the countertop to choose the parameters of the whole structure.

The template is as follows:

• place the sink upside down on the table and cut around the contour;
• clean washing and contour circle again indented 0.2 cm to receive the line on which a cutout is made.

The process of installing their own hands Mortise sink in the countertop

• After marking out on the table to drill through-holes to go I could nail file. Stepping about 0.1 cm from a line situated inside the loop closer to the center, it is necessary to make them uniformly, i.e. at the same distance from each other.
• After that, using a jigsaw or hacksaw cut need to make strictly on the marked path.
• Implement shell fitting. If done correctly, it will be free to enter into the resulting hole after cutting, and it must remain a small gap between the sink and countertop. If the shell is included with difficulty, it is necessary to make the trim.
• Before you finish the installation of sinks, should make another hole for the kitchen faucet. It is important to correctly make a layout for them, since the displacement in any direction will not be easy to fix.
• Along the edges of the hole under the sink ready to be processed resistant silicone sealant, it should be clear in advance it from chips and dust.
• If there is a complete Wet seal, it must be glued along the contour. Remains of the seal, which is made by the edges can be removed with a knife.
• after installation, Sink Countertop, It is necessary to firmly fix and speaking sealant around the edges to remove the cloth.

If formed cleavage, it is necessary to paint over the sealant during installation Mortise sink - this is most easily done with a spatula made of rubber. Prior to its application surface should be degreased with acetone or alcohol.

Large assortment of all kinds of design, shape, coloring make mortise and overhead models of sinks for the kitchen is very popular. All this is combined with ergonomics, durability, easy assembly and installation with which everyone will cope.