Sink in the toilet: varieties and recommendations for choice

Any room in the home during the arrangement requires the presence of certain furniture. As for modern toilets, a sink is often present in these rooms. Plumbing of this kind is presented in a wide variety, which allows you to competently and functionally equip each room.

Bathrooms of a modern type are increasingly being additionally equipped with attractive and functional fixtures. In addition to the fairly common bidet, a sink is often installed in such rooms.

Such plumbing is not much different from ordinary plumbing products found in bathrooms, however, the size of the sinks in the toilets will still be smaller. In addition, the owner or designer will need a special approach to placing such a plumbing fixture. As a result, it will be possible to transform the interior of any bathroom, even the most modest in size.

The requirements for sinks in the toilet are the same as for washbasins in the bathrooms. therefore they should ensure comfortable performance of hygiene procedures, stand out by reliability, have an attractive appearance, as well as convenient placement in the room. Today, manufacturers offer a huge selection of plumbing of this kind, which allows you to purchase the necessary product based on personal preferences, as well as the characteristics of each bathroom.

The classification of sinks for placement in the toilet is carried out, taking into account the configuration of the bowls. Toilet sinks can be:

• rectangular;
• square;
• round;
• oval.

Considering the specifics of the area of ​​the toilet rooms, manufacturers offer different types of plumbing, differing in installation options. Small washbasins may be as follows.

The classic version of plumbing, which will be needed in rooms where the main point regarding the arrangement is saving floor space. The hanging type bowl will allow you to leave the floor and part of the wall below it free, will also visually expand the space of the room, and make it more sophisticated. Very often, a similar model is used in rooms where the surface of the floor is tiled with ornamental tiles.

With such a sink there is no need to hide the entire sewer, it will be enough to use attractive chrome pipes and other components that will help harmoniously complement the overall design of the bathroom. In some cases, hanging washstands with a semi-pedestal are used. A small-sized bowl can be fixed at any distance from the floor in the light of its small size.

This variety allows you to maximize the use of the available area, including corners, which in most rooms remain unused. Plumbing of this kind can harmoniously fit into any design of the bathroom. As for the shape of the bowl, manufacturers offer models of various types.

It can be mortise bowls with a cupboard, inside which it will be possible to hide all communications and sewers, and also store, if necessary, various hygiene products. Corner sinks can be suspended in the shape of a triangle. Such products are fixed to the wall on both sides. Thanks to the design of the bathroom with such plumbing, it will be possible to bring original and fresh notes into the interior, as well as solve the problem of placing the sink in a space constrained by the area.

An option that will also be appropriate for small toilets, whose walls can be made of lightweight materials. The main advantage of such plumbing is the presence of boxes or shelves that can be functionally used to store various important things, household chemicals, etc. The stationary version will help equip the room with useful plumbing, without overloading the space and without requiring the installation of the sink to the wall or floor.

Toilet sinks are also divided into several groups based on mounting variations.

Today on sale you can find small sinks of the following types:

• tulip - wall fixation with additional monolithic or attached support;

• console - the bowl is installed using a special design on the legs;

• hinged plumbing - attached to the wall with brackets at a certain distance from the floor, does not have additional supports;

• overhead bowls - used in the presence of countertops for their fastening;

• recessed - Combination options with other types of plumbing;

• semi-recessed sinks - are located on furniture by analogy with a built-in bowl, however, unlike the previous one, they are above the surface.

Modern manufacturers of plumbing today use various raw materials for the manufacture of toilet sinks. Among the available diversity, it is worth highlighting the materials used in production most often.

The main component of the material is clay. You can find products whose material varies based on the characteristics of the technological process of its production, as well as the inclusion of certain components. So, sinks can be made from porcelain or earthenware. In any case, the main component of the raw material will be white clay. Porcelain products are noteworthy the whiteness of its surface, the material after firing becomes strong and solid.

Faience toilet sinks will be much more resistant to mechanical damage, however, the density of such raw materials will be lower than that of porcelain, which leads to a high porosity of the material. As a result faience products lose their original attractive appearance much faster, since various microcracks are formed on their surface, into which dirt and other foreign impurities become clogged during operation.

Such a sink is needed when designing a bathroom in a minimalist style or in the ultra-modern high-tech direction. Despite the fact that sinks of this kind are most in demand as plumbing in the kitchen, toilet rooms are often supplemented with metal bowls of various shapes and modifications. Stainless steel washbasins can be wall mounted, built-in or semi-built-in. The surface of the plumbing is dull or glossy, there are stainless steel sinks of oval, round or square shape.

Beautiful and functional mini plumbing, which can be used in the design of toilets in the classic direction or retro style. Transparent mini-sinks will look light and airy in the interior, with the help of such products it will be possible to visually expand the room without burdening it with cumbersome plumbing. On sale there are models with exclusive design and shape, for small rooms manufacturers offer products in different colors. Products stand out for their strength, therefore are completely safe during operation.

Washbasins made from natural raw materials can be represented by products from granite, marble and other valuable breeds. Sinks made of such material belong to the elite class products, in light of which they have a high cost. The stone stands out for its high decorative appeal, resistance to mechanical damage.

Such raw materials are based on natural quartz, granite or marble chips, which are combined into an integral composition using various resins. Shells made of artificial stone are presented in a wide variety of colors, can have a different shape. The raw material manifests itself in a positive way during operation, distinguished by ease of care and affordable cost, in comparison with sinks made of natural stone.

The standard sizes for mini-sinks are the following:

• width - 30-55 centimeters;
• depth - 25-50 centimeters.

Depending on the manufacturer, the dimensions of the plumbing can fluctuate in one direction or another, therefore when choosing it is worth being guided by the nuances concerning comfort of use and the area of ​​the toilet. Mounted models for washing hands can have a width of not more than 30 cm, with a depth of about 20 centimeters. Corner plumbing, which is placed on the floor together with a pedestal, is usually made with a depth of about 28 centimeters and a width of about 40 centimeters.

• Typically, bathrooms are equipped in a classic style., therefore, the vast majority of mini-sinks are made taking into account this stylistic direction. In this case, the plumbing will have a white color, as well as streamlined oval shapes. This type of sink can be hung, built in, used in conjunction with a pedestal.

• Ethnic style involves the use of stainless steel plumbing, rectangular options, egg-shaped washbasins. In some cases, the surface of the plumbing is coated with silver or gilding. As a rule, it will be products of a suspended type.

• Provence and oriental style require the purchase of products with stands or stands made of artificial or natural stone.

• Greek style bathrooms usually complemented by snow-white fixtures built-in or hanging type.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice of mini plumbing for the toilet, when buying and installing a sink it is worth sticking to the following recommendations.

• It is important that with the advent of a new product, the interior of the room remains as harmonious and functional as possible. In this case, it is worth purchasing plumbing complete from one manufacturer.
• The options for placing the sink in the bathroom will be completely based on the dimensions of the room. In the process of repair work, the presence of a mini washbasin must be provided in advance. Despite the fact that the sinks will look as appropriate as possible in spacious rooms, even small toilets can be equipped with additional plumbing, choosing the right placement. The best option in many cases will be the angular view of hanging plumbing.
• Choosing models from the proposed range, it is worth considering products from durable raw materials without defects. Even the smallest cracks or chips on the surface in the future can bring many problems.
• The priority will be sinks, having a special overflow hole, which will help to avoid many unpleasant situations in the event of a malfunction in the water supply or sewer system.

The video below will tell you how to choose a sink.