Corner sinks have become quite popular lately. This popularity has provided good functionality, which is quite important for small apartments. Due to this location, the area of \u200b\u200bthe working area is more efficiently consumed. This will save such precious space. In addition to saving surface area, angular sinks have a very interesting appearance, which allows designers to embody the most bold ideas of interiors. About how to choose and install an angular sink with your own hands - more.
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Corner selection for kitchen
Like ordinary sinks, corner models are made of several types of materials.
- Stainless steel. Stainless steel corner sinks are most common among kitchen plumbing. They are pretty durable, perfectly wash and clean, withstand blows without a threat of cracks. The stainless steel is successfully served for many years, has quite a low weight in comparison with other models, which makes it possible to install them even on thin surfaces. The most weighty argument in favor of stainless steel washes is their relatively low cost, which allows them to be installed in the kitchen headsets of the average price segment. The disadvantage of such moels is a small thickness of the metal, which does not keep the mixer too well.
- Stone washers. Stone is one of the most beautiful materials. Watching such sinks are very respectable. Despite the fact that the stone is complex in processing material, modern models can have a different form and configuration. The stone is absolutely not afraid of cracks. Any scratch can be easily grounded, however, this is done only by professional professionals. The only disadvantage of stone miles, both ordinary and angular, is their price. Also an obstacle to the use of a stone washing can be a fairly high product weight, which requires a more powerful design of furniture. Stone washing makes sense to establish when applied in the kitchen headset stone countertops.
- Enameled washing. Pretty popular material over the years. Enamel was opened as products from cast iron, and from steel. Washings with enameled coating well withstand high temperatures, durable to use belong to a low price category. The disadvantage of such models is the fear of shocks. If the paintwork will be damaged when it is damaged, it will be quite problematic to restore it at home. Not only that the washing will lose its appearance, permanent operation in conditions of high humidity will cause corrosion.
- Ceramic sinks. Like the rest of the ceramics, such washes are made from an annealed clay. They differ in environmentally friendly, as made of absolutely natural material, high impact resistance, resistance to high temperatures. Ceramics washing could not be damaged using abrasive detergents. Thanks to the plasticity, the clay wizard can make a washing of any size and texture. The greatest and most important disadvantage of the corner washing from ceramics is its price. These are quite expensive models that are inferior only to baths from natural stone.
- Sinks made of composite materials. This is one of the newest developments in the production of plumbing for kitchens. My basis for my data can be various materials: sand, glass granite, granite, etc. Due to their compound under certain conditions, artificial stone is formed with various physical properties. The surfaces of such moels have an interesting appearance, perfectly withstand physical and temperature loads, wear-resistant, have a long service life. The surface of the composite materials repels the fat molecules, so they can be easily cleaned and without a cleaning agent.
Sinks for kitchens produce various forms: from simple round and rectangular, to complex complexes that have the form of several geometric shapes and 2-3 working compartments. Thanks to the ergonomic forms of modern miles when washing dishes in the main compartment, it can be easily dried in the second and wash the vegetables in the third. For small kitchens, the most optimal option is the angular round washing. With a large enough large volume, it does not occupy a lot of space, leaving enough space in the working area to work.
If there are no problems with space, then the most optimal solution will be washing from 3 cups.
Before choosing a sink, you must pay attention to the depth of the main bowl. If it is not enough, splashes during the washing of dishes can spoil the entire interior of the room.
Also, kitchen sinks are divided by installation method:
- Curling. Such sinks are installed in a hole cut into a solid table top to the level with it. Thanks to the sealer on the reverse side of the sink, the water does not count into the hole between it and the worktop. For better waterproofing, the junction between the parts is riveted with silicone sealant. The washing is fixed to the surface with additional clamps.
- Overhead. These are the simplest types of washes. They are installed directly to the kitchen cabinet. Now such models are quite rarely used.
- Integrated. These are the most progressive sinks. They are a single integer countertop and washing. Made such models from composite materials.
Most common are mortise sinks, which have perfectly proven themselves during the service.
Washing selection depends on several factors: room size, kitchen headset configuration, cost. Take the optimal solution is sometimes not too easy, so it is better to consult with professional installers and plumbers and only then make a decision.
Installing the corner sink for the kitchen with your own hands
Before starting the installation, it is necessary to determine the place. The most optimal solution is the angle between the stove and the working surface. In this case, it will be very convenient to work when cooking. Also, when choosing a place to install the washing, you must pay attention to the availability of communications. If there should be no special problems with the supply of cold water, then difficulties may occur with the wastewater tap. It is desirable that the sink is located as close as possible to the sewer riser. The larger the length of the pipe from the riser directly to the sink, the greater the likelihood of its scoring. And this moment is quite important, since the remains of food and fat often fall into the pipe under the sink.
When installing the sink, it is necessary to provide free access to communications so that they can be serviced on time.
Overhead models are installed in the corner cabinet under the sink in the kitchen. In its corners there are special holes for its mounting to the side walls of the cabinet. If there are no holes, they must be drilled by the Ø3.5-4 mm drill under the self-tapping screw. Self-sore must necessarily be made of steel with stainless coating.
Installing a mortise washing is a bit more complicated.
The most important points in this work is the cutting of the hole in the table top for the installation of washing. As a rule, special templates are sold with such models. Their size and configuration accurately correspond to the size of the sink without a mounting side, which is superimposed on the worktop. The template is placed on the surface of the working area in this position in which the washing will be installed and the marker will be burned. A hole is cut on the line. First, a hole with a diameter of 8-10 mm is drilled from the inside of the line, so that you can start the jigsaw blade, then a large hole is cut along the contour using the power tool. In this paper, it is better to use saws with small teeth so as not to damage the surface of the table top in the place of the cut. To cut off the inside of the table top did not fall (and it is heavy enough), two segments of the profile are screwed to it.
If there is no template in the kit, it will be a little more difficult. In this case, its role will perform the sink itself. It is turned over to the bottom up, expose to the "working" position and drive around the contour. Then the caliper is measured by the width of the side and repeat the outlined contour with the displacement inside on the width of the side. The occupation is not quite simple and requires patience and accuracy, especially with oval and eccentric models. Then the inner circuit rolls the hole for installation.
After the mounting hole for the installation of the washing is cut, the sink is trying. If it is bad, in the areas of resistance, the countertop cuts a little until it is free to pass.
The next step on the edge of the mounting hole is pasted with a rubber seal. After that, the sink is neatly installed in place. On the bottom, the sink is not fully pressed with the help of brackets and clamping screws. This is done so that there is a minimum gap between it and the tabletop. Then the silicone sealant is superimposed into this gap. After that, the washing is completely pressed against the tabletop.
When the washing is installed, the montage of the siphon system is carried out (it prevents unpleasant odors from the sewage), which connects to the drain pipe with the corrugated hose.
The mixer is then installed, which connects to the water supply system with flexible hoses. Professional installers lubricate threads at the ends of the hoses with a small layer of sealant. This will prevent water flow during its operation. You can also additionally apply a sealant to the rubber washer, which is installed between the washing and mixer.
