The furnishings in the bathroom should be stylish and match the overall interior of the room. Each element should provide convenience and comfort, this applies to the washbasin. This element is the main one, so you need to approach its arrangement with particular care. Installing a sink with a cabinet in the bathroom will not take too much time, and this element looks very attractive. In addition, there is now a huge variety of cabinets in color, size, style that will fit perfectly into the design of the room and will suit any size of the room.
Types of sink cabinets
Furniture differs in size, organization of internal space and number of doors. The most popular are single-leaf and double-leaf small bedside tables.
In order to compactly and discreetly place all available washing and detergents in the bathroom, a good solution would be to install a sink with a cabinet in the bathroom.
The upper section can be made in the form of drawers for personal belongings, and the lower section can be used for household items. It may have shelves or one large section.
According to the design of the bedside tables there are:
- straight;
- corner;
- hanging;
- with rounded doors.
This design allows you to hide the often unsightly appearance of the connected pipes and siphon, which immediately gives the room a neat appearance.
Tools for work
Before installing a sink with a stand in the bathroom, you need to make sure that you have all the components, fixtures and tools.
Among them should be:
- the cabinet itself and the sink;
- mixer with liners;
- siphon;
- fasteners;
- drill and screwdriver;
- construction level;
- wrench and adjustable wrench;
- fum tape or its equivalent.
Criteria for choosing a cabinet
What principle should you use to choose a bedside table:
- color scheme - it is optimal to choose a bedside table that matches the color of the finish or is brighter than the shade of the walls, in which case it will become a bright spot in the interior;
- style - the bedside table should be combined with the design solution;
- size – you shouldn’t put bulky furniture in a small bathroom;
- location – in some cases, choosing a corner bedside table is optimal (if the room is small);
- installation method – the bedside table will stand on the floor or be attached to the wall;
- internal filling - it is worth considering the number and size of shelves and drawers.
What else needs to be considered?
Consultants working in plumbing stores primarily pay attention to the shock resistance of models. Naturally, glass, ceramics, and marble cannot be called as durable as metal, for example. But even if a sink made of fragile material falls from a height of 80 cm to the floor, know that it is guaranteed to remain intact. And this is ensured by a special method of processing the material. Although, of course, it is possible that cracks may appear, which often form in the glaze. In addition, tiles lying on the floor may break. Such materials are afraid of pinpoint impacts, so pay maximum attention to this during the installation process.
Determining the optimal installation location
The choice of installation location depends on the location of communications. In order not to pull the pipes, install the cabinet with the sink closer to the sewer line. Usually the sink is installed next to the bathtub. However, if a corner bedside table is chosen, it can be placed in the opposite corner.
A well-chosen vanity unit will harmoniously fit into the overall appearance of the bathroom and give it a complete and attractive look.
Summing up
Advantages of installing a sink yourself:
- There are tools in almost every home; attaching an overhead sink to a cabinet can be done using almost improvised means;
- You can save on the cost of a professional plumber by doing the steps yourself;
- If the plumbing product did not come with any fasteners, then purchasing them is not a problem.
If you cannot install the plumbing yourself, it would be better to turn to professionals.
How to install correctly
Important! When installing a sink on a base cabinet, you must use a level to ensure it is level.
When choosing a bedside table for a sink, you need to focus on the dimensions of the room, appearance and existing interior.
Action plan:
- mark the mounting points for the sink on the wall;
- drill holes to match the size and diameter of the fasteners used;
- secure the washbasin to studs or anchor screws;
- install a mixer, drain with siphon;
- place the sink on the cabinet, tighten the nuts against the wall (be sure to use plastic spacers under the nuts);
- using pipes and corrugations, connect the sink to communications;
- install taps to water supply pipes;
- connect the hoses to the taps, tighten the nuts with a wrench;
- treat the joints between the sink and the wall with silicone-based sealant;
- open the tap and check for leaks.
How to install a cabinet with a sink in the bathroom if the pipes are in the way:
- calculate in advance the location of communications, use a milling attachment or a hacksaw to cut holes in the shelves of the bedside table for drain pipes and a siphon;
- bring the siphon to the level of the water supply connection points.
All components of the sink cabinet must be resistant to moisture, mildew or even possible mold.
Preparing the sink
Once you have a cabinet on which the overhead sink will be installed, you should first prepare it for the installation process.
Before installation, the sink must be prepared.
To do this, you need to perform the following manipulations:
- Unpack the metal product. The packaging film must be removed very carefully so as not to scratch the surface. Especially if it is glossy.
- Carefully try it on the cabinet and make sure it fits snugly enough. It is important at this moment to analyze whether the sink fits too tightly on the sides and, conversely, whether it is wobbly. If it doesn’t fit, you will have to sharpen the sides a little in the place where it is necessary. If, on the contrary, it dangles too much, then you will have to glue thin wood chips onto the sides.
- After this, to ensure long-term operation, care should be taken to ensure that the ends of the lumber are protected from moisture. To do this, they are treated with special materials that repel liquids or covered with a special edge film.
How to avoid mistakes during installation
To drill into a wall to mount a sink, you need to choose the right tool based on the finish of the bathroom. For tiles, a feather drill bit is suitable (it will leave fewer chips). To drill through concrete, you need to set the drill to impact mode and select a carbide attachment.
The presence of a hammer drill is preferable, since when drilling a wall made of concrete or brick, the applied forces are several times less.
To avoid damage to communications and leaks, it is necessary to choose flexible hoses with union nuts for connection to water pipes.
Before installing the sink, secure the drain siphon from below using rubber seals and a corrugated hose.
If, after checking the tap, it turns out that the connections are not tight enough, they need to be disassembled. Then put a braid of combed flax over the thread or use FUM tape (5-6 turns). After this, it is necessary to reassemble the structure and check the tightness.
By observing all the above requirements and the sequence of actions, you can be sure that the sink and cabinet are correctly connected correctly.
Important! Before installation, check the quality of the gaskets and, if defects are found, immediately replace them with better ones.
Manufacturers, price range
When choosing a hanging cabinet, an important criterion is its manufacturer. If you decide to buy a cabinet, but don’t know which one will serve you faithfully for a long time, pay attention to well-known companies.
The most popular European manufacturers of high-quality bathroom furniture are the following companies:
- Villeroy & Boch. Producing countries operating under this brand: Germany, Italy, Austria.
- Roca. This furniture is produced in Spain and Russia. The brand itself is Spanish.
- Cersanit. Manufacturers: Romania, Poland, Russia.
These manufacturers are leaders in the manufacture of durable, high-quality bathroom furniture. If comfort is important to you, feel free to rely on these brands. However, the cost of such cabinets is quite high. The price of products starts from 8,000 rubles, and on average – 22,000 rubles, which not everyone can afford.
If you are expecting a lower cost, there is a way out. There are Russian manufacturers of bathroom furniture. They also provide fairly high quality. The most famous Russian manufacturers are Triton and Aquaton. In terms of quality, they are on par with European manufacturers, but their cost is much lower and ranges from 4,000 rubles, the average cost is 9,000 rubles.
The choice of manufacturer generally depends on personal preferences and financial capabilities. Naturally, the leaders will provide the greatest quality and guarantees, but the cost of their products may stop the buyer, for whom it will be preferable to choose a middle-class model. In each individual case, it is better to take the advice of a professional.
