Sink with cupboard in the bathroom: the choice to install

Sink or washbasin - an essential element of any bathroom. This plumbing fixtures must not only fulfill its intended purpose, but also fit into the interior of the premises. Previously shell constituted cup, fixed to the wall with the summed sewer pipe and the mixer or cranes. Some models have a kind of pedestal "tulip" and sometimes domestic craftsmen yourself sewed up all this mess plastic, plywood etc. Rare lucky ones became owners of the shell with a pedestal in the bathroom, and the foreign production. Consider in this review the types and dimensions of the pedestals, the materials used for manufacturing, fastening methods, and producers of such furniture.

Types and standard sizes pedestals for washbasins in the bathroom

Sink, equipped with a pedestal, looks attractive and also is a great way to disguise the plumbing communication. This type of bathroom furniture allows you to make better use of space and serves as a place to store the detergents and cleaners, towels and much more. Cupboard under the sink vary in size, place and method of installation, as well as manufacturing material. Dimensions pedestals depend on the standard sizes of shells and can range from 450 to 900 mm.

Floor and suspended cabinet with a sink for the bathroom

By way of mounting pedestals beneath sinks are divided into floor and suspension structures. The first option is the most popular, as has good stability and the ability to withstand heavy loads. Stand mounted on metal legs, which allows to wash the floor beneath it and protect the structure from moisture.

Suspended cabinets look more aesthetically pleasing and give the interior a certain lightness to the bathroom. Under such a structure it is very easy to clean up, but because of its features it is necessary to provide quality and reliable fastening to the wall. If the installation is performed on the surface of the drywall, it is necessary to drill holes of sufficient length to use the appropriate fasteners.

Classical and corner sink with cupboard Bathroom

Manufacturers offer plumbing shells of various shapes - rectangular, round, oval, triangular and even trapezoidal. This, in turn, dictates the terms of furniture designers for bathrooms. Rectangular tables for sinks are considered classics, may have a width up to 900 mm and are set free from the wall. Corner design more compact and allow the most efficient use of malozapolnyaemoe place indoors. Stone for the shells to be placed in the corner - a perfect solution for small bathrooms.

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Materials for the manufacture of the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom

When choosing a cupboard under the sink should pay attention not only to the design, type design, and its size, but also the material of which it is made. For the production of cabinets in a bathroom use MDF, chipboard, glass, metal and plastic. No matter what kind of material chosen for the manufacture of furniture, you need to make it wear and moisture-resistant, and have sufficient strength and durability.

Cupboard under the sink bowl made of wood, chipboard and MDF

For products and higher average price category uses wood with high physical and operational characteristics, subjected to antiseptic and waterproof treatment. Pedestals in wood look luxurious and harmonious look in almost any interior.

Cupboard under the sink of MDF are middle-price category. This material is a fiberboard, which normally is coated with a protective decorative film. To improve the water resistance of MDF can be treated with special antiseptic compositions, painted and varnished. This material is good in that it can be manufactured from bent facades of different radius, and correspondingly increases the diversity of cabinet under the sink.

Construction of chipboard referred to as a budget option. Material quality processing ends without adversely susceptible to moisture and rapid destruction. So before you choose a cabinet of chipboard, it is necessary to make sure that it is manufactured and processed very efficiently.

Sink bathroom with pedestal made of plastic, glass and other materials

Cabinets made of plastic are considered a good choice for bathrooms because this material brings great exposure to moisture, and thanks to its flexibility, it is possible to create structures of various shapes. Plastic facades can decorate fotoprint, and she cabinet will look harmoniously in the interiors in a contemporary style, high-tech or avant-garde. However, this material has a drawback - the fragility, which makes it a poor resistance to high loads.

Glass cabinets for sinks are rare, and usually, the design is a shell made of durable tempered glass, mounted on the cabinet, made of the same material. Many are worried about the safety of such products, but this is only apparent fragility. Wall cabinets and shelves are made of high-strength tempered glass decent thickness - up to 15mm.

Another interesting and worthwhile material for cupboard under the sink in the bathroom - acrylic or artificial stone. It is well suited for rooms with high humidity and a rich palette of colors allows you to create exciting products. The advantages of the material should include:

• hygiene;
• durability;
• ease of restoration;
• It does not absorb moisture and dirt;
• resistance to aggressive environments and mechanical stress;
• is light in nursing.

Accessories for cabinets with a sink for the bathroom

The important point is to use in the cupboard under the sink, regardless of the material from which it is made, quality fittings. Handles, front legs, hinges and guides must be made of chrome-plated steel, as they not only look beautiful, but also have sufficient durability. Hind legs are made of plastic, as in this case irrelevant aesthetic and moisture they carry as well as metal. Models of medium and large sizes are equipped with laundry basket.

The material for the cupboard under the sink countertop in a bathroom

The shells may simply be mounted on pedestal or bump manner overlaid countertop-mounted on the frame or hung on a wall. By the method of fixing the foundation under the sink can be:

• suspension. Installation is performed by means of brackets;
• polupodvesnoy. On the one hand countertop mounting occurs by means of arms and on the other - on the legs;
• overhead. Table top element is pedestals.

For the manufacture of the base under the sink are used both natural and man-made materials: wood, glass, natural stone and acrylic.

Natural and artificial stone

Natural stone countertops are characterized by high strength and resistance to various mechanical influences. When using such a framework is required for shell construction that can withstand a lot of weight. Table top made of natural stone has a high price, but will give the interior a rich look.

Acrylic or artificial stone according to its characteristics, is not inferior to natural analogues. An exception is the resistance to mechanical damage. Countertops made of marble or granite chips, cemented acrylic. These products have a lower price, in contrast to the natural stone.

Wood and glass

The tree, of course, is not the best material for use in rooms with high humidity, although countertops from it have a magnificent view and, consequently, high costs. To increase the resistance to the adverse effects of moisture and bacteria protective timber is subjected to special processing.

Glass as a material for countertops has both advantages and disadvantages. Products have an attractive appearance, a sufficient margin of safety, thanks to the great thickness and clearance manifold. Glass constructions give the interior a lightness and ease. Less glass is the rapid emergence of lime deposits surface after contact with water.

Installing a pedestal sink with the bathroom

Installation on a pedestal sink does not pose much of a problem, because no sink is attached to the wall, and the weight is distributed evenly over the entire structure. First we need to choose the appropriate case, the appropriate size and interior space. Then, the sink itself can be mounted, on which the mixer is installed using qualitative gaskets to avoid leakage probability. Further siphon attached in accordance with a scheme which is commonly supplied with the product.

The shell is mounted on a stand, and puts the whole structure to a wall (if desired, it can be additionally fixed by anchor bolts). After installation of the mixer is connected to water supply and by means of a siphon gofroshlanga - to the sewer system. Left turn on the water and check all connections for leaks and preload nut if necessary.

It features a double sink pedestal bathroom

In Western Europe and America double sinks are not uncommon. In Russia and the former Soviet Union such sanitary devices, slowly but surely conquering the market. Dual sinks are relevant for large families, but not always square bathroom in modern apartments allows you to install them. Now basically tables with double washbasins set in private houses and apartments with a free plan. Installing dual sinks has its advantages, namely:

• convenience. Perform hygiene procedures can simultaneously two people, which is very convenient, especially when all in a hurry in the morning to work or study;
• hygiene. It is considered normal practice to install a separate sink for children and adults to reduce the risk of contracting any infection;
• own space. Each family member has the discretion to arrange a place for their hygiene and cosmetic products.

Leading manufacturers of bathroom furniture

When choosing any product manufacturer plays an important role as it is often known brand is a guarantee of high quality. We offer an overview of foreign and Russian companies producing furniture for bathrooms.

Villeroy & Boch (Germany-Italy-Austria)

The leading company producing high quality furniture and accessories for bathrooms. producer designers offer functional and comfortable model pedestals for washbasins, cupboards, etc. by - model and the size range is very wide young thumbs to huge constructions for double sinks widths up to 2 meters and suitable for almost any stylistic design trends interior.

Roca (Spain-Russia)

Another leader in the production of furniture and accessories for bathrooms. The company offers high-quality products in three market segments - the elite, middle and budget. Bathroom furniture which offers Roca, is ergonomic and comfortable to use. Surface facades excellent withstand direct contact with the water, detergents and cleaners. All metal elements are corrosion-resistant coating, which is very important in the operation of manufacturing high humidity.

Cersanit (Poland, Romania, Russia)

on the right the company has taken a leading position among the manufacturers of furniture and accessories for bathrooms. The range of products manufactured by this brand has more than 40 000 items, including:

• granite and ceramic tiles;
• shower enclosures and trays;
• a full range of sanitary ware made of porcelain, earthenware, acrylic and ABS;
• All kinds of bathroom furniture;
• accessories etc.

The company produces furniture for small bathrooms, for example, cabinets for washbasin width 350 mm, and for large spaces, which can accommodate a double sink podstole length 2 m.

Triton (Russia) - furniture for bathrooms

Triton Company is relatively young company which produces high-quality and practical furniture for bathrooms. Products of this brand is very popular and sold not only in Russia but also in CIS countries. In the line of stone for sinks are available as floor standing and mounted sets, different capacity and ergonomics. Elevations and cabinets housing made of colored MDF, making them more resistant to moisture. Pleases and color - from pure white to the sets of pink, green and other popular colors.

Akvaton (Russia)

Akvaton company is considered one of the largest manufacturers of furniture for bathrooms and sinks in Russia and a plant full cycle, that is, she is engaged in design, engineering, manufacture, assembly and delivery of products to their stores. Since 2011, the company has become a structural subdivision of the Roca Group. Brand headsets available for bathrooms in four dimension series:

• 450-610 mm;
• 620-700 mm;
• 750-950 mm;
• more than 1 000 mm.

Each line has a standard set: a pencil case, a curbstone with a washbasin, a mirror or a hinged mirror cabinet, floor or hanging lockers.

Model	Dimensions, mm (T × W × V)	Material housing / facade	material bowl	The average cost, rubles. (As of May 2018)
	520×980×447	Chipboard / MDF	—	39 998
	440×600×640	MDF	Faience	29 500
	442×600×685	Chipboard / MDF	Faience	12 500
	457×600×820	Chipboard / MDF	Faience	15 200
	330×610×820	Chipboard / MDF	—	11 800
	524×1287×449	MDF	Faience	90 870
	440×800×600	Chipboard / MDF	Ceramics	22 000

Also offers a low-cost model IKEA pedestals under a sink. This supplier of furniture for the house, not only abroad but also in Russia.

Choosing basin with pedestal in bathroom

, When it is selected and the purchase is necessary to pay attention to the following criteria to cabinet under the sink last a long time and to please their owners impeccable appearance:

• box, shelves, drawers and elevations must be made of moisture resistant material or have a coating;
• aesthetics. The design must comply with the overall interior design of a bathroom;
• resistance to washing and cleaning agents;
• good capacity and ergonomics;
• the material must be resistant to the appearance of fungi and molds;
• resistance to temperature extremes.

A few words in conclusion

Vanity unit not only complement the interior of the premises, but will hide plumbing communication, is a good place to store the sanitary household items and other things. You can make such a design with their own hands or buy a cabinet with a sink for the bathroom in the shop, the benefit of producers of bathroom furniture offer their products in different price segments. If our article was useful to you, or you have any questions, please contact our experts in the comments, and they are happy to answer them.