Hanging sink in the bathroom: types and installation rules

Today, manufacturers of bathrooms offer a huge number of different types of sinks to equip a bathroom. Among this list, it is worth highlighting hanging varieties, notable for their characteristics and appearance.

Plumbing of this kind is not a product of a new generation, since such washbasins were everywhere installed in residential and public buildings during the Soviet era. However, today sinks of this category, manufactured by modern manufacturers, have undergone some external changes, in the light of which they have become inherent in individual characteristics that distinguish them from the proposed range on the market.

Hanging sinks in the bathroom today are in great demand, so they are worthy of competition with other models of plumbing. New products now have the following characteristics.

• Unlike Soviet counterparts, hanging shells can now be mounted in several ways. This moment has a positive effect on the functionality and versatility of products.
• Modern models allow you to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom, hiding to the maximum all the communications.
• Offered products on the market stand out for their neat and compact forms.

Improved options for hanging plumbing have inherent positive and negative properties that need to be considered when studying such models by consumers.

Advantages of hanging sinks.

• Today, the installation of such washbasins is quite possible to do on their own without the involvement of specialists. This feature will allow you to save on some mandatory expense items when carrying out repairs in the home.
• Hanging sinks can be attributed to universal products that can fit into any interior, become an important and functional component even in a small bathroom.
• The proposed assortment today allows you to purchase a washbasin of any color, material and shape. The absence of restrictions has a positive effect on consumer demand.
• The hinged sink of a corner or standard type is notable for its small size. At the same time, the compactness of plumbing does not reduce its functionality.
• Thanks to its device, a lot of free space remains under the washbasin, which makes it possible to correctly and usefully use the entire useful area of ​​the bathroom.
• The lack of protruding communications has a positive effect on the attractiveness of the bathroom.

However, such a design is not without some drawbacks:

• the main disadvantage of such products is the need for a solid base for fixing the sink in the room;
• on sale a large number of designer plumbing, which will have a high cost.

Today, manufacturers classify plumbing for a bathtub of this kind as follows.

Products of this kind are notable for their standard shapes and sizes. Plumbing is ordinary sink, the fixation of which occurs directly against the wall in the bathroom.

A fairly popular category of products in demand. Installation of the purchased structure does not cause any difficulties, and the possibility of rational use of free indoor or outdoor space under the washbasin is the main advantage of the proposed products. In addition, in the inner part of the cabinet it is possible to successfully mask all supplied communications, and the pendant model will look attractive and interesting.

The second name of the design is “tulip”. Hanging washbasins of this category are fixed to the wall, and there is no need to use any supports or brackets. Most often, ceramics are used as the material for the manufacture of such plumbing, since natural raw materials, such as marble or granite, will prove to be rather difficult for the installation of such structures.

Such varieties provide for the presence on the surface of a place to place hygiene products without a cupboard, various toiletries. The installation of the sink is carried out in a standard way, without the use of additional facilities.

The sink in this embodiment will be superimposed on the hanging furniture for the bathroom. It is also possible to use a special stand with or without drawers.

This option will require the availability of furniture, in which the selected model of the washbasin will be installed. After completion of the work, the bowl together with the working surface of the structure forms an integral space. Thanks to the cabinet or other type of furniture used, it will be possible to hide all communications, in addition, in free space there will be a place for storing various objects and things.

Based on the possible shapes, suspended models can be as follows:

• corner varieties;

• large countertop sinks of rectangular type;

• oval patterns;

• square double patterns;

• asymmetric washbasins.

Dimensions of hanging sinks is another important nuance that allows you to classify products into several groups. Standards for each variety suggest that the sizes of the models will be as follows:

• maxi category includes models of washbasins having a width varying from 60 to 150 centimeters; products with a width of 80 cm are most often found;
• to the class "standard" include bowls, the width of which is usually from 55 to 60 cm;
• mini sinks are made in the size range from 30 to 50 cm.

In addition to the width, when studying the dimensional grid of hanging sinks for bathrooms, the depth of the manufactured products is also taken into account. As a rule, it can range from 25 to 50 centimeters.

Before purchasing a hanging bowl for a bathtub it is necessary to study the proposed range of models in terms of raw materials used for the production of sanitary ware. Today, manufacturers offer customers a wide variety of products from different raw materials, each of which has its own individual characteristics. Among the most suitable materials, which are distinguished by high indicators of wear resistance, relevant for plumbing, it is worth highlighting the following.

This category may include bowls made of porcelain or earthenware. Such sinks are notable for their attractiveness, as well as their high cost. Porcelain washbasins will have a uniform surface and higher wall densities. Washbasins made of earthenware are not inherent in such surface uniformity, in addition, the density of the material will also be an order of magnitude lower.

Demanded raw materials for the manufacture of modern sanitary ware for bathrooms. Glass hanging shells are popular due to their external attractiveness, as well as resistance to mechanical damage and corrosion. Today washbasin manufacturers offer bowls to consumers made of matte or transparent material. On the surface may be present pattern, various decorative elements.

Attractive material that is used to produce expensive plumbing. Most often, manufacturers make washbasins from onyx, marble, travertine. The unique surface texture gives the plumbing a luxurious look, in addition, products made from natural materials stand out for their hygiene, as well as strength and durability. Among the minuses of such bowls it is worth noting them considerable weight, requiring the presence of pedestals or pedestals for installation.

Wear-resistant and durable material, which has no less attractiveness than the previous type of raw material. Such plumbing will be characterized by ease of care, resistance to chemicals. It is these sinks in the assortment of products offered that are presented in a large color variety.

Hanging washbasins made of metal are represented by bowls made of bronze or copper, stainless steel. The demand for such raw materials good performance in terms of appearance, in addition, metal sinks have high performance. Non-ferrous washbasins are often purchased to equip bathrooms in oriental or Mediterranean styles. However, metal bowls will require a specific approach to care.

Among the list of popular brands offering hanging sinks on the market, the leading manufacturers are the following.

The company offers production products Of Poland, which is represented by oval washbasins with centrally located entrances for attaching the mixer and overflow. Models are made from sanitary ware, in addition, the surface of the bowls is covered with glaze. Varieties of sinks are predominantly white in color, corner washbasins are found.

Czech plumbing, presented on the market with classic bowls, as well as asymmetric varieties of hanging sinks for the bathroom. Products are made from cast white marble.

A sought after brand of high quality elite sanitary ware. The sinks of this manufacturer are distinguished by high quality, resistance to mechanical damage. Suspended models are notable for their small dimensions and attractive shapes.

World-famous high-quality sanitary ware made of ceramics. Sinks stand out at an affordable cost, as well as modern design. Models are designed for installation in furniture, as well as for use as stand-alone plumbing.

To find an attractive and practical hanging sink model for your bathroom, in the process of studying the proposed products, it is recommended to take into account the following nuances.

• Studying the available varieties of hanging bowls, it is necessary to take into account the size of the bathroom, as well as the area allocated for the installation of the sink. Designers for the economical use of useful meters of the bathroom recommend for combined bathrooms to choose angular options with a pedestal or other compartment below, which can be used for storage of important things. For spacious bathrooms, you can choose classic models, tulips, bowls with a pedestal.
• Considering hanging plumbing, it is also worth paying attention to the reliability of the surface to which the selected model will be attached. If the bathroom was redeveloped, the place for installation should not be chosen near the partitions from drywall, which can not cope with such a load.
• In the process of choosing a sink, you should pay attention to the features of the material from which the products are made. Each raw material has its own individual characteristics that relate to subsequent care and maintenance.
• Preference should be given to trusted brands that have a good reputation in the plumbing market.

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