How to choose a sink?
Kitchen sink is selected according to the following parameters: according to the location in the kitchen set, according to the material, the size, the shape of the bowls and their number, if necessary in additional accessories and functions of the mixer.
- The location of the in the kitchen is: mortise, overhead and recessed.
- Based on material , manufacturers are made of stainless steel, porcelain stoneware, acrylic, glass, granite.
- There are angular, square, round, oval and rectangular shaped bowls .By the number of bowls: double and single, without overflow and with it.
- By the location of the mixer and the additional functions. It happens, for example, a special automatic valve, which is able to regulate the drain. Also make an additional tap for filtered water. It all depends on the wishes.
The most popular are the granite and stainless steel inlays. High-quality stainless steel is durable, practical and functional. It withstands any impacts, has a high acid and heat resistance. Check the quality of steel in one simple way. It is enough to put an ordinary magnet on the base, which should not "stick".
How to install a kitchen sink in a kitchen way?
After you have decided on the choice, the question arises: how to assemble a car wash and install it correctly. It has already been noticed that the installation methods are three: mortise, invoice and built-in. The most popular mortise, it and describe.
- The installation of the kitchen sink starts with the preparation of the seat. To do this, turn the cup upside down and draw a line with a pencil. Then reduce the hole by about 15mm( so that the sink does not fail) and cut out the hole. Use electric jigsaw for this.
- Try it on a new place. If it "sits" perfectly, then it is attached to the headset. Here then the question may arise: how to fix the sink in the kitchen? In addition, it is equipped with a drain siphon and a mixer.
- The mixer is attached from below with a nut and washer. Preliminary it is screwed into the hoses. The position of the mixer is controlled, it must not stagger or "fall down".The siphon is collected by means of union nuts. If there is an overflow in the bowl, then it is also connected with a siphon.
- At the last stage, a kitchen sink is attached with its own hands and is connected. On the back of the bowl, glue the sealant( often self-adhesive) and install it in the "seat".Under the table attach to the table top more tightly, using clamps. The connection of the kitchen sink to the pipes of the water supply system and connection of the siphon to the sewage system is carried out.
Installing the
washer If you are not satisfied with the installation of a kitchen sink in a sealed way and it is important that the was installed on the , you need to know the installation principle. The installation of the mortise was carried out by "cutting" the seat in the headset. In the case of an invoice bowl, this is not necessary.
In this case, only a cabinet( skeleton) is needed. Attach the sink to the curbstone with glue, mounting brackets, wooden bars. If a method of bonding with glue is used, it is better to use a silicone mixture. It serves not only as a connecting agent, but also as a sealant. The sink is "planted" between the sides. Before that, the ends should be treated with glue.
When there are any defects in the bowl itself, you can use the fixing method with the help of bars. Also, this method is suitable when there is no standard fastening or fixing.