Sink-tulip: a sink with pedestal on the pedestal: prices, installation

The bathroom is a room in which everyone spends a little time, but with an enviable regularity. Because of this, everyone wants to be comfortable and cozy in his bathroom. Regardless of the size of the bathroom, there must always be a sink in it.

Now the manufacturers have developed such a number of models that each consumer will be able to choose for themselves the best option for beauty and convenience.

One of the most common options, which was known for a long time, is a sink on the stem or in another way - a shell "tulip".Let's consider it in more detail.

There are a lot of positive qualities in this shell. The main of them are:

• Large sink, thanks to which the water does not scatter in different directions on the walls and furniture.
• The tulip shell foot will hide the siphon and pipes - this will give a cultural look to the bathroom.
• Designs of shells on the foot of a huge number, everyone can choose for themselves suitable for the interior option.
• Relatively low price category, but only if you do not consider the option of making a sink made of glass or stone.
• Easy to install, even an unprepared person to mount it will be easy.

Having a huge number of pluses, it is worth noting that after all, it has one minus. If the bathroom is small and every piece of space matters, under the sink "tulip" it will not be possible to install any additional shelves or a washing machine.

Shells on a leg differ from each other in the type of construction, according to the material from which it is made and in color. Consider everything in order.

The type of construction can be distinguished:

• One-piece construction - in this case the shell and the leg are one. After installation on the foot, the entire weight of the shell weighs down.
• Tulip-compact. In this case, the sink and the leg are separated from each other, and they are mounted alternately. The foot is a decorative design that allows you to hide the pipes.
• Polutulpan is a structure that does not touch the floor of the foot. Such a sink can be mounted at the required height.

By color, you can often find a white, cream or pink washbasin. Slightly less common are black or with painting. But if you set a goal, you can find kits and other shades.

Depending on the material from which the sink is made, there will be different prices. And the spread will be very great. We will arrange them in ascending order of the price:

• The most economical option was sanitary faience. It is easily cleaned of dirt with the help of cleaning agents, but is not resistant to mechanical damage. Chips and cracks remain.
• Porcelain will cost more, but will be a more reliable assistant.
• The elite material includes natural stone, sometimes glass, and artificial acrylic.

The manufacturer of "tulip" shells plays an important role in pricing. Here are some of them:

• The Vietnamese manufacturer Monaco is one of the most expensive manufacturers. The average price for a sink is 7700 r. The width of the bowl is 0.65 m, the depth is 0.46 m, and the overall height is 0.82 m.
• The second place is occupied by Swedish producer Gustavsberg Nordic 2600.The price of the kit will cost 6300 rubles. The width of the sink is 0,6 m, the depth is 0,45 m, and the total height is 0,81 m.
• Keramin city is a Belarusian producer that offers a corner version of such a shell. This is convenient, as most corners are not occupied, and, consequently, another space will be freed. The price for such a set will be 4500 rubles. The width and depth of the shell is 0.32 m.
• The most economical option is the domestic manufacturer SANTEK Breeze. The price for a washbasin is 4000 r. The height of the foot is 0.66 m.

These are the most famous manufacturers, but not all. So, if in this list you do not fit, you can always find other manufacturers.

To make the right choice, you need to pay attention to a few points:

1. Decide on the price that you are willing to pay.
2. Decide which color and size is right for your bathroom.
3. Select material.
4. Determine where to place the sink( in a corner or other place).
5. Explore the manufacturers and read reviews about them.

The tulip shell can be installed alone. It is necessary to prepare several tools: level, drill, wrenches, hammer and screwdriver.

• It is necessary to determine the place of installation of the product, it is worth considering the placement of not only the sink, but also the connection to water and sewerage. If you put a new tile on the floor, then the installation of the sink can only be done after it has completely dried.
• It is necessary to put the sink where it will be mounted. Due to the level, check the smoothness of the surface.
• With a simple pencil you need to make two marks for the future fastening of the sink on the wall. Remember that the height of the foot should be identical with the height of the washbasin.
• Next, remove the sink and proceed to drilling holes in the wall for fasteners. You should know that the diameter of the dowels and drills should be the same size. When the holes are ready, you need to hammer the dowels into the wall with a hammer, and screw the studs into them.
• Then you need to fix the sink-tulip to the studs, then put on the plastic pads, and tighten the nuts. When tightening the nuts, you must be very careful not to damage the shell when tightly twisting.
• Then you need to install a siphon. During the tightening, it is necessary to hold the rubber rings so that they do not move to the side. The process of installing the siphon can be made before the shell is attached to the wall, but then it will be inconvenient to perform the installation of the sink. Next, connect the siphon hose to the sewer.
• Next you need to install the mixer on the washbasin and check it for leaks. For example, if you do not already have a mixer, then just pour a bucket of water into the wash basin. If after this action the washbasin remains dry, the whole installation is done correctly. If there are droplets of water, then it is worth looking at the location of the rubber rings. It is necessary to loosen the siphon slightly and fix them.

To install a sink with a pedestal, see the MrPromka video.