A kitchen sink has to withstand absolutely everything. Hot pots and pans detergents, ice water and much more. Finding one is very difficult. Washing out of stainless steel called eighteen by ten. This is the percentage of chromium and nickel that is part of the stainless steel. This sink is resistant to corrosion, temperature, household acids and detergents.

Sinks can be cut-in or overhead. The first ones cut into the countertop, the second ones are simply superimposed on the furniture, like a lid.

Overhead sinks are considered the most budgetary and easy to install.

Mortise is installed directly into the tabletop, for which you need to cut the corresponding hole

Undercounter sinks are mounted below the countertop for superior sealing and aesthetics

The choice of coverage is small. Either mirrored or matte. Decorated stainless steel differs from smooth stainless steel in greater thickness, less noise and greater durability. V general service... Minimum scratches guaranteed if the sink responds state standard... It is recommended to check the quality of your purchase with a magnet. High-quality stainless steel does not attract him. A high-quality alloy sink will cost no more than five thousand rubles. This is one of the cases where better price meets the quality.

The metal sink is suitable for most interiors, simple and reliable in operation, easy to clean

A sink from porcelain stoneware will cost about twelve thousand rubles. But the quality of porcelain stoneware is always at the level. The shape, size, smoothness of bends - all this does not give a fundamental role for the functioning of the shell. It's a matter of taste. It was found that for convenience, the sink should be at least 25 centimeters long. And the depth is not less than fifteen centimeters. When choosing a sink, you need to carefully examine it. The enamel should be even and smooth. There should be no protrusions or depressions. It should have two holes for a mixer and a drain.

The porcelain stoneware sink is durable and durable, environmentally friendly, available in a wide variety of colors and configurations, but more expensive

Worktop layout drawing for inset sink installation

Tools for installing a sink in a countertop:

• pencil and ruler. for marking holes in the cabinet;
• drill;
• jigsaw or jigsaw. for cutting holes for a sink.
• screwdriwer set;
• pliers;
• silicone sealant;
• rubber compressor.

Methods for installing a sink in a countertop

Mounting scheme for the inset sink

Before installing a mortise sink, you need to decide on the place where it will stand. To start the installation, measure four centimeters from the far edge of the countertop and six centimeters from the near edge of the countertop. Take a pencil and mark.

We use a cardboard blank to apply the most accurate contour to the base of the tabletop

To accurately cut the gap for the bowl, put the back of the sink and use it as a stencil. We circle, it turns out an oval or a circle. We remove the bowl, circle it again with a thicker trace. We make another contour one centimeter deeper. We cut out along this trail. We make a hole for a jigsaw in any convenient place without going beyond the contour. Cut out the circle. To get a smooth cut, we use files with a straight tooth. To prevent the cut oval from falling through, we fix it from below with ordinary self-tapping screws.

We cut out a niche on the front side of the tabletop using a jigsaw

On special brackets we install the crabs, which it will be, the sink clings to the countertop. Before installation, we put a siphon and a tap under the countertop. It's much more convenient that way. We immediately fasten the hoses to the tap. For reliability, you can screw in a couple more screws and continue. After the end of cutting the oval, you can dismantle it. To do this, you need to hold it well. We install the sink in its place. After installation, we coat the butt of the cut with sealants.

Apply a layer of sealant to the edge of the countertop (cut) to protect wooden surface from moisture penetration and will not allow the tree to swell

Can use sealant as sealing method

In the future, if moisture gets under the sink, the tabletop will not swell. We connect the crane. Siphon and use.

You can use special fasteners to securely attach the sink to the worktop

Installing the surface sink in the countertop step by step

The surface-mounted sink is designed for installation on standard cabinets of standard width

We carefully mount the sink so as not to damage the installed siphon and mixer and not to touch the applied sealant

We connect the mixer and the siphon to the pipes and check the work done

Installing a stone sink in a countertop

The scheme of the sink in the countertop

Stone sinks are eighty percent stone and twenty percent bonding materials. Stone sinks can withstand heavy loads, do not conduct electricity, are not exposed to aggressive substances, and are safe for products. We measure the dimensions of the sink in the countertop using a ruler and a pencil. We take the sink, turn it over, circle it.

We circle the sink with a pencil and, retreating inward by 1.5-2 cm (depending on the size of the sink side), draw a cutting line

We measure the exact dimensions. We drill a hole. We take a jigsaw, install it in the drilled hole, cut out a circle. We attach the sink, it should fit exactly into the cut out place.

When everything is sawn through, you can simply remove the inside of the tabletop

We coat the edges with silicone using a construction gun. Apply a thick layer of silicone in a circle. In the cut, smear the silicone with a rag or glove. We also apply sealant to the sink. After that, we install it in the curbstone.

Carefully turn the sink over and insert it into the hole, being careful not to touch the sealant applied to the edges.

The hole for the mixer should be closer to the wall. We put some kind of load into it in order to press it well. We leave for twelve - 20 hours. We remove excess silicone. We connect the mixer and the siphon.

We install a siphon and a mixer on the sink and connect the siphon to the sewer pipe

Installing an integrated sink in a worktop

The integrated kitchen sink creates a single composition with the kitchen countertop and requires skills in working with tools, so it is better to entrust the expensive option to professionals

Such equipment is one piece with the countertop and sink. Higher requirements are imposed on him. These devices are thicker than conventional devices and have a longer service life. As for the installation of previous types of sink, we make a hole in the cabinet, clearly measuring the dimensions. You can order templates for the installation of any sinks. So, we mark the future hole, cut it out. Sharp edges removed with a mill. Then the roundings are sanded by hand. Polymer glue is applied. After application, install the sink. It is fixed and left for 12 hours. Finally, the sink is additionally fixed by pouring it from the underside with a rapidly hardening resin. It is important that the filling compound is applied only to the side walls. Then waterproofing is done using adhesive or aluminum tape. Remove excess glue after the filling compound has hardened. Connect water and drain.

Installing a siphon and sink mixer

Assembly diagram of a sink with a siphon in the sewer outlet

Siphons have two main parts: main, small. They are collected among themselves. A plastic nut is inserted into the small one. The rubber seal is inserted under the nut. The small part is inserted into the large one. The nut is screwed in until it stops. But even if you tighten the nut, the larger part will move a little. This is necessary so that we can have the corrugation in a comfortable position. Into the tube that is on the large part. Next to the one into which we screwed a small part. Insert a rubber seal into the second nut. We screw the second part of the siphon into this tube, which will be attached to the bottom of the sink and countertop. We screw in the nut until it stops so that the rubber gasket is well pressed. We screw the revision cover into the siphon. In the event of a blockage, you can unscrew this cover to clear the blockage and screw the cover back. It is easier to install the siphon before installing the sink, and not vice versa. We screw the screw into the siphon until the characteristic squeak. No need to twist. It remains to mount the corrugation. To do this, first insert the nut, the seal, insert it into the siphon, screw it in until it stops. Now you can connect to the sewer from the countertop.

It is important to choose the right mixer for your countertop. First, you need to decide how you want to turn on the water. Turn the tap or raise and lower the lever. Everyone can choose for themselves suitable design... It's worth remembering that low price and fashionable design- this is a sign of low-quality production. Better to buy a simple European crane. When buying it, it is worth considering the quality of the water and the presence of a gas water heater in the house. Faucet prices range from the lowest to the highest. It all depends on the quality. So, let's start the installation. We turn off the taps for supplying hot and cold water. We wind flax on threaded connections... Apply plumbing paste to the flax. After that, we screw it into the water sockets.

Silicone sealant can be used. This is done to protect the flax from rotting. We attach flexible hoses to the mixer. There are two of them. Place an O-ring on the base of the mixer. It must be in the groove provided for it, otherwise water will flow. We screw in the threaded pins. There can be one or two of them in the mixer set. We pass flexible hoses through the mounting hole of the sink. In this case, you need to check if the O-ring has moved. We fix the mixer from below. We put on a rubber seal. Using an open-end wrench, tighten the nuts firmly over the seal. The crane must not move. We connect the flexible water supply hose to the water sockets. It is important that the hoses do not twist or bend during installation. After all these steps, we check the operation of the new equipment. We open the water and check for leaks.

Video: Installing and replacing a mixer, sink

All modern sinks are divided into built-in and overhead sinks by type of placement on the sink underframe. In this case, the surface of the sink itself can be below the level of the desktop, above the plane of the countertop, or be flush with it. But be that as it may, the bowl under the mixer should be mounted between those parts of the kitchen set that are intended for serving dishes, cooking and placing dirty dishes... The cabinet to which the sink is attached, as a rule, is separate element kitchen interior. Built-in and recessed sinks are installed in the continuous work surface of the floor units. In this article, we will talk about how the sink should be attached to the table top from below, from above or flush, how to properly install such structures.

Mounts for modern sinks

The attachment for the sink to the countertop in the case of the flush model should be as reliable as possible so that the sink bowl is well fixed during installation. This version of the fastening fittings greatly simplifies the installation and subsequent disassembly of the sink. We will consider it further.

Features of fasteners and main purpose

Overhead and inset sinks have almost ousted other models of kitchen sinks due to their practicality, beauty and ease of use. This type of plumbing is ideal for installation in non-standard modern countertops, assuming maximum integration into the overall ensemble of the interior of all household appliances... Its main feature is that no traces of fasteners, cracks or gaps should remain in the visibility zones and on the surface. So, in order to realize this requirement, you will need a reliable hidden fastener, which at the same time, imperceptibly and reliably, will be able to hold the sink bowl in the countertop.

Fastener device:

• The fixture consists of two main elements and a clamping screw.
• The lower part is attached to special holes or grooves to the sink apron.
• The upper part cuts into the worktop with special teeth.
• All elements are connected to each other with a screw.
• All parts have a swivel joint, the upper part can be bent relative to the lower one at your discretion. It is thanks to this feature that you can first bend the teeth inward, then insert the shell into the hole, and only then bend them again and reliably rest against the board.

Important! Fasteners can consist entirely of metal parts or have plastic inclusions. All-metal clamps are considered the most reliable.

Even if you use an all-metal case, it is recommended to tighten all the screws only by hand, because the thread on the washer is too fragile and can be easily torn off with a screwdriver.

Is it possible to mount without a clamp?

It so happens that fasteners for kitchen sink is lost during transportation or is simply unsuitable in size for a particular tabletop due to its too large thickness. It is difficult to find a way out in such situations, but still it is real.

There are several options for solving this problem:

1. Fix the sink with a sealant or glue.
2. Make your own mount from parts for installing the gypsum board.

Fastening with glue

Considering the fact that the sinks are placed on top of the hole and rest on the countertop, it is safe to say that the entire load falls on the bowl, under the resulting forces it is pressed even more strongly. But sometimes there is a gap between the board and the sides. So, if you install the sink on glue and press it with some kind of weight for the time of hardening, then the gap will be minimal, the fixation, in turn, is reliable.

Important! The biggest problem with glue is the impossibility of simple and quick dismantling of the sink in case of repair or replacement of the mixer.

GKL mount

You can use a remote mount and cut it into several pieces. The antennae are simply inserted into the mount on the sink, self-tapping screws are inserted through one of the holes at an angle and are attracted to the countertop. Due to this, an attractive force arises, the fastening is durable and reliable.

Important! Screws can only be screwed into worktops made of wood. Polymer, composite and stone products are completely unsuitable for this method, only the use of dowels is appropriate here.

Installation of an overhead sink

Overhead sink types can be called the simplest in terms of installation. It - traditional version installation of equipment for washing dishes. In the interior, such products are freestanding bedside tables, complemented by a panel for folding already clean kitchen utensils.

Installation proceeds as follows:

• Before attaching the sink, a mixer, a siphon and water supply hoses are mounted. The overhead structure is fixed with fasteners with an oblique slot. Then self-tapping screws are screwed into the attachment points previously marked on the inner surface of the cabinet. This should be done with a screwdriver, while the self-tapping screws should protrude from the walls of the underframe by 5 mm.
• The grooves of the fasteners are pushed onto the self-tapping screws, the sink must be displaced until it is firmly fixed. With the help of fixing brackets, the panel is fixed on the pedestal or pushed into the grooves on the base with the help of special slide rails. Often the kit includes a tubular adhesive seal that is inserted into a groove in the panel.

Important! The hole between the sink and the cabinet is coated with a sealant to prevent moisture penetration.

• Support bars are installed under the sink in order to increase the strength of the structure. The underframe itself remains open for cleaning the siphon, sewerage and repair of pipeline connections.
• At the last stage, it is necessary to tighten all self-tapping screws, remove the sealant protruding at the joints.

Installation of a flush sink

The sink itself can be made of porcelain, stainless alloy or faience. Installing a flush sink starts with cutting holes in the worktop.

To install such a container, prepare the following materials and tools:

• Electric jigsaw with fine-toothed saw.
• Screwdriver, drill.
• Ruler, pencil, tape measure.
• Silicone sealant, self-tapping screws.
• Spanners.
• Construction knife, sandpaper.

Mounting scheme for mortise structure:

• Mark out the contours of the panel to be mounted with a pencil, to do this, turn it over and lay it on the tabletop. Offsets from the edges must be at least 5 cm.
• Measure the position of the bowl relative to each edge of the panel. You should have the outline of the hole you cut out for the sink.

Important! It is necessary to transfer the contours of the sink to the surface of the countertop as accurately as possible. The line along which you will make the cut should recede from the sides outward by 1 cm.

• Drill a hole at one of the points on the outline to insert the jigsaw blade into it. If the bowl has rectangular shape, then the holes are drilled at the corners of the resulting contour.
• Apply masking tape to the outside to protect the surface from damage when cutting. In the process of cutting the required opening, screw the self-tapping screws to a shallow depth so that the inner part does not fall out during operation.
• Cover the ends of the tabletop with sealant strictly along the cut to protect the material from moisture penetration. It must be applied along the edges of the panel along the drawn contour.
• Insert a sink with a built-in siphon and mixer into the finished opening, attach it to the countertop with clamps.
• Connect the mixer to the water supply, drain to the sewer through a siphon.

Integrated washbasin installation

Now we will look at how to attach the sink to the countertop flush with it to make it comfortable to use, to maximize aesthetic perception the whole structure.

Important! Installation of cut-in sinks does not require high-quality processing of the sections, because they are not visible under the panel. In the case of integrated bowls, it is recommended to do this carefully in order to get an impeccable result. Only compliance with this condition will ensure maximum tightness of all joints and an unsurpassed decorative look.

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Installing a flush sink in a countertop

Most kitchen sinks, according to the type of installation, can be divided into installation in a table or countertop, very often these are crumb or metal sinks that are used in the kitchen. Next comes the installation on the wall, as a rule, sinks with such an attachment - ceramic, which are installed in a bath or toilet. And the last type is the installation of a ceramic sink on a bedside table or shelf.

Drawing of the markup of the countertop for the installation of the sink.

Installing a sink in a countertop

The most important thing at the stage of inserting the sink into the countertop is to ensure high-quality tightness of the contacting joints of the countertop and the edge of the sink. It is necessary to perfectly accurately mark and cut the opening for your sink. A special rubber gasket is installed between the sink and the table, and then the fasteners on the sink are tightened. These fixings allow you to securely press the sink against the table, ensuring that no water gets under the sink and that the installation is successful.

Some types of sinks are available without a rubber gasket, in which case you can use silicone. It will fill in empty spaces, providing a reliable guarantee against water ingress.

The faucet is usually attached to the bottom of the sink. In the future, it is secured with the necessary rubber gaskets and clamps, ensuring a reliable abutment of the sink and mixer. Hot and cold water better let flexible hoses with separate valves.

The siphon for draining water is located in the table, which allows you to think about its functionality, and not about its appearance. you can choose at your own discretion. They are the most common, with an overflow and with a closure of the drain, or with a built-in grinder to cut into small pieces and drain food waste into the sewer.

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Installation of a flush sink

Today there is a huge variety of all kinds of mortise sinks (built into the kitchen countertop). Moreover, they can be made from various materials, have a variety of colors and body shapes. The most budgetary, durable and popular type of sink is a stainless steel sink.

How to use it yourself household power tools, stainless steel?

The kitchen sink will be mounted in a chipboard countertop covered with plastic - the most common type kitchen countertops... If the worktop is made of a different material, such as artificial stone, then the sink should be cut into it according to the manufacturer's instructions for this countertop, if any. If there is no instruction, then according to the principle described below, any inset sink... In addition to mortise sinks, there are overhead sinks, which are simply put on the cabinet from above, but they are used extremely rarely and are considered outdated.

In order to embed the sink, we need:

• colorless silicone sealant (sanitary or universal) or gasket;
• several pieces of self-tapping screws 4x30;
• electric drill with a drill for metal with a diameter of 10 mm;
• jigsaw with a file for precise cutting of chipboard;
• ruler, tape measure, pencil, building corner, sharp knife and second number Phillips screwdriver, brush, unnecessary piece of cloth, rubber spatula.

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Step-by-step cutting of a bore hole in the tabletop

Pledge correct installation this is the exact markup. At the very beginning, you should decide what the sink will be installed symmetrically, that is, assign an axis of symmetry. Indent from trailing edge the table top should not be less than 25 mm, and the front 50 mm. However, these numbers cannot be considered universal. The figures may vary depending on the features of the sink and on the size. We draw with a pencil on the front side 2 perpendicular axes, they indicate the center of the bowl, and then we draw the boundaries of the sink (bottom, top, right, left). In several places (with a rectangular sink in the corners of the marking) or in one place (with round shape) with a 10 mm drill, make a through hole so that the future hole is close to the cut line, but does not touch it (it is closer to the center point of the sink).

We start drilling and as a result we get holes (hole) for the entry of the jigsaw file.

The original holes must be drilled from the front side of the worktop!

Along the cutting line, we perform a closed cut with an electric jigsaw so that the inner part does not fall down (it remains in place). Periodically screw the screws into the slot, they will not act as fasteners for a long time. To check the correctness of the cut, we insert the kitchen sink into the cutout and see: it should enter freely and have a slight backlash. If the cut is small, then, if necessary, perform additional trimming with a jigsaw.

After finishing cutting, remove the unnecessary part of the table top (inner). Next, you need to clean the sawn-off part from dust. To do this, take a brush and brush off all the dust. You can also use a vacuum cleaner, remembering to first remove all large pieces of chipboard. After the cleaned section, it is necessary to cover with silicone sealant, this is done in order to prevent the countertop from swelling if water gets inside. Use a rubber spatula small size or a finger. Wipe off any remaining sealant with a cloth and wash your finger or putty knife. It is also necessary to coat with silicone the plastic chips that formed when sawing the tabletop. You don't need to get carried away: there is no point in covering the cut with a thick layer.

A polyethylene foam seal is included with the sink, you need to glue it around the entire perimeter on the side of the sink. If, after gluing, the seal protrudes beyond the contour of the side (more than 1 mm rises above it), then it simply needs to be cut sharp knife... Otherwise, the fasteners will not be able to finally press the plane of the tabletop and the seal.

Next, you need to degrease the line of adhesion of the insulation to the table and the insulation itself. To do this, use a clean cloth dipped in gasoline or acetone. Next, take the sealant and apply it to the insulation with an unbreakable strip.

The type of sink and its location largely determine the convenience of cooking and the comfort of the entire kitchen. It is not only a functional item, but also part of the interior design. Therefore, to the choice kitchen sink it is necessary to approach with all responsibility.

We will help you decide on optimal model and show you where it is best to place it. We will also describe how to install a sink in the kitchen without the help of specialists. The installation technology is quite simple, the main thing is to adhere to the rules and requirements indicated in the article.

One of the key aspects in installation is the type of sink, which implies a specific design and fastening device:

• mortise- installed in a specially prepared slot in the countertop, cut to fit the size of the sink;
• waybills- inexpensive and easy-to-install models, superimposed on a freestanding cabinet.

According to the type of arrangement relative to the countertop, kitchen sinks are divided into table, undercounter and wall-mounted.

The first is mounted below the level work surface... The second ones are installed on hinged brackets, they are rarely used due to their low aesthetics.

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It is also worth paying attention to the material from which a particular model is made. The cost of the product and its appearance depend on this.

Most often chosen for the kitchen practical options stainless steel, including chrome or nickel-plated models.

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What is needed in the process of work

Choosing the optimal sink for kitchen interior, you can start installation. First you need to stock up on all the necessary tools.

During the installation process you will need:

• sealant - preferably with a gun for filing;
• electric drill;
• mounting knife, screwdriver and adjustable wrench;
• jigsaw;
• measurement tools - pencil, ruler and tape measure.

Additionally, you will need several 10-12 drills and a cardboard box.

Striping strand

So, before us is clean wooden table top, in which you need to cut a niche for the size of the sink. We start by marking out the center of the sink on the countertop. It is necessary to define the lines of symmetry in order to align the sink symmetrically with the rest of the furniture in the kitchen.

After that, we draw the contour of the product on the countertop itself. The contour should have a perimeter that is comparable to the widest part of the sink that is recessed under the countertop.

To create a contour, you can use a cardboard blank, which will serve as a template for drawing the contour on the countertop. This is the most the best way which will give high accuracy.

Use a cardboard blank to trace the most precise contour to the base of the countertop. Draw with a regular pencil with a high softness of the shaft.

The cutout should be at least 5 cm from the front edge of the table top and 2.5 cm from the back. These recommended values ​​may vary in practice, but it is best to stick to them in order to kitchen set has not lost its integrity and strength.

This arrangement of the sink is convenient and practical, since water splashes do not fall on the floor, and the back does not get tired while washing dishes.

How to carve a niche?

Next, you need to drill 4 through holes using a drill to fit the size of the jigsaw blade. The holes should be close to the cut line, but not outside the perimeter. Now, along the line strictly marked with a pencil, cut out a niche from the front side of the tabletop.

In the process of sawing, several self-tapping screws must be screwed into the resulting slot from different sides as the cut is made. This will prevent the inside of the countertop from falling off, which could damage the finish and form long jags.

For the entry of the jigsaw, we use drilled holes... After complete sawing, the cut out solid will be held on self-tapping screws. It is necessary to remove the screws one by one, holding the plate from below. The cut must be freed from sawdust by cleaning it sandpaper fine grain.

During the operation of the jigsaw, insert several screws that will prevent the sawn board from falling. Do not use the jigsaw at maximum speed, otherwise the edges of the tabletop may melt.

Now you can test the sink into the niche. Please note that the sides of the product must be close enough to the cut walls. A slight backlash is allowed, since the sink should freely enter the cutout.

Places that interfere with full immersion must be filed with a jigsaw. You should also think in advance about how the piping to the mixer, the siphon and the faucet itself will be placed.

Step-by-step installation of plumbing

First you need to install the complete fasteners that serve to fix the product. A layer of sealant is applied to the edges of the countertop (on a cut), which will protect the wooden surface from moisture penetration and prevent the tree from swelling.

To do this, you can use a rubber spatula or spread the glue mass with your finger. Chips on the plastic (tabletop coating) around the saw cut are also smeared.

The set with sinks often comes with a polyethylene foam seal, which is glued with back side the sides of the sink.

If, after fixing, the seal protrudes slightly beyond the sides, then it must be carefully trimmed with the sharp end of the mounting knife. If this is not done, the protruding seal will prevent the mounts from pressing the sink well enough to the base.

After that, you need to degrease the surface of the countertop and the sealing polyethylene. We use a rag soaked in acetone or gasoline. A layer of sealant is applied to the sealant in a continuous strip, but do not get too carried away with the thickness of the strip.

Plumbing manufacturers often include double-sided tape in the kit, which serves as an additional spacer between the two surfaces, increasing the tightness. It is glued to the edges of the countertop, and a layer of sealant is applied on top of it.

In practice, a seal is often dispensed with. As a substitute, a sealant is used with which the entire space intended for polyethylene foam is filled.

Mounting on mounting brackets. In some cases, special fasteners are sold along with the sink. First in inner walls the pedestals are baited with self-tapping screws on which the brackets are suspended. Then the screws are screwed in ¾. After that, the sink is installed in the opening with mixing on the mounting bracket.

In the process of maneuvering, it is necessary to ensure that the sink is completely pressed against the curbstone, and the self-tapping screw is fixed in the place of the recess of the corner. Then the screws are screwed in until they stop.

Installation of a freestanding sink is somewhat easier, because implies in its design the presence of special holes and brackets for fixing

Mount on wooden bars NS. This method used when the previous two are not suitable, for example, due to a defect in the countertop or the lack of appropriate connectors on the sink. In this case, you will need 4 wooden blocks and furniture corners. Using these materials, you can make an assembly site.

The height of the bars is selected so that the sink is at the same level as the rest kitchen furniture... Bars are cut to the size of the curbstone and fastened with outside with the help of furniture corners. Homemade construction Installed on a curbstone and corners with self-tapping screws from the inside, screwed to the walls of the underframe.

In the last two methods, you need to take care of the tightness. To do this, apply a layer of sealant to the points of contact between the cabinet / wooden platform and the sink.

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Conclusions and useful video on the topic

This video visualizes the process of installing the sink and will help you see some of the subtleties of the wizard's work.

Mounting the mortise model:

Installation of a sink is a responsible task, on which the functionality of the working space and reliability depend. Incorrect installation can lead to rapid destruction of the countertop if water begins to seep under the sink.

The main thing in installation is high-quality sealing of the joint between the sink and the ends of the kitchen furniture.

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The kitchen sink has a strategically important role, so you need to choose and install it yourself correctly.

Choosing a kitchen sink and preparing for its installation

Before deciding how to install a sink in the countertop, you need to decide on the choice of product. The best option- connecting a deep sink and not too high mixer - in this case, there will be a minimum of splashes when washing dishes. The sink should be deep so that it is convenient to wash large pots or fold plates in it after a family meal.

The material also matters - it is easiest to independently connect a traditional stainless steel sink. Good decision will become enameled steel.

Do-it-yourself kitchen sink installation requires the following tools, materials:

• Sealant;
• Self-tapping screws and screwdrivers;
• Jigsaw;
• Mounts (as a rule, they are included with the product).

Advice! Before fixing the kitchen sink, you should carefully treat all seats sealant. This will provide high-quality waterproofing and protection of the chipboard from damage due to high humidity.

Types of kitchen sinks

Do-it-yourself installation of a sink in the kitchen can be done by various technologies... The installation method is selected depending on the type of sink design:

1. Overheads are considered the most budgetary and easy to install with your own hands. The sink is put on a separate cabinet. The disadvantage of this option is that there are gaps between the sink and the curbstone.

1. Mortise is installed directly into the tabletop, for which you need to cut out the corresponding hole.

1. Undercounter washbasins belong to the more expensive segment, are mounted below the countertop, thus providing excellent sealing and appearance.

Installation of a countertop washbasin

A democratic overhead (built-in) sink is made of stainless steel. It is mounted on a separate module and covers its entire upper part. Here is very easy installation- special L-shaped elements with an oblique slot are used for fastening. About 4-5 such fasteners are provided for one sink.

Advice! The mixer connection is carried out before the stage of installing the sink (the sink is mounted already with the installed equipment) - otherwise, it will be inconvenient to do all this at the subsequent stages.

How to fix an overhead sink with your own hands:

1. It is necessary to attach the L-shaped fasteners to the cabinet from the inside and make notes;
2. Tighten the self-tapping screws in the marked places. It is important to choose short self-tapping screws 15 mm and screw them in so that 5 mm remains above the mark, at least;
3. Cover the end of the box with a sealant - it will protect the furniture and additionally glue the sink;
4. After that, the sink is installed on self-tapping screws screwed into the cabinet and moves until it fits completely;
5. Then the fasteners are fixed, the excess sealant is erased, you can start connecting the sink to the water supply and sewerage system.

Flush sink type - step by step installation

Of course, it is easier to install an overhead sink with your own hands, but the mortise model provides a greater level of tightness and looks very neat on a cabinet with a common tabletop. The question of how to embed the sink into the countertop is solved quite simply - you just need to make the right hole under the sink.

Installation of the sink in the countertop is carried out according to the following algorithm:

1. On the countertop, they find the place of installation of the sink and determine the shape of the future hole. To do this, the sink is turned over and outlined directly on the countertop or on cardboard. If you have chosen a product complex shape, then ready template, most likely, it is already included in the kit - this will help to cut the desired hole;
2. The finished template is applied to the countertop at a distance of about 7 centimeters from the edge and begins to cut. To do this, 1.8 cm recede from the edge of the template, leaving a support for the sides of the shell;
3. On the cutting line, first make a hole with a drill, and then cut out the contour with a jigsaw. Lower part the countertops are fixed so that it does not fall out during sawing and does not damage the edge of the remaining surface;
4. A sealant is applied along the contour of the saw cut. It also covers the lower joints of the sink;
5. You can start attaching the sink - it is pressed against the supplied clamps;
6. After the excess sealant is removed, you can start connecting the communications.

Installation of the sink flush or below the table top. Unusually shaped sinks

The flush sink can be installed flush with the worktop - however, this is a laborious process that requires experience, since it involves removing the worktop layer under the rim. The depth of removal is equal to the height of the side with a layer of sealant.

If you decide to install and connect the sink so that it is below the table level, then you will have to resort to the services of specialists. After all, this method of installation is chosen for expensive structures - not from steel, but from natural, artificial stone. For fastening in this case, special tools are also required - for example, a jigsaw and diamond-coated saws. Indeed, in such sinks there may be no holes for draining water - complete sawing of products in an industrial environment is not carried out. Sinks from natural materials fasten with special mounting glue.

Concerning sinks unusual shape, they are supplied with a paper template with a cutout for the mounting hole.

Do you want to connect the sink yourself correctly? Don't forget 3 more nuances:

1. It is better to replace rubber seals with silicone sealant. The rubber will not provide a snug fit and will not have a sufficient life, while the sealant will fill all gaps and cracks;
2. It is better to connect sinks made of natural or artificial stone together in order to prevent falling and damage;
3. The fixing of the sink to the countertop or the module with self-tapping screws is carried out exclusively by hand. Using a tool can create too much stress, which could damage the structure.

General connection rules

When the installation work is completed, you can connect the sink. For this, the hoses through which the cold and hot water are connected to a common water supply system.

Advice! The connection requires the use of a rubber gasket to better seal the joint.

After the hoses are secured, the connection is carried out in the following sequence:

• A siphon outlet is introduced into the sink (it is better to use S-shaped structures because the bottle clogs up too quickly);
• A pipe is added to the siphon (angular rigid or flexible corrugated);
• The pipe from the siphon is led out into the sewer pipe;
• All connections are checked for leaks.

It may turn out that the diameters of the pipes from the siphon or sewer are very different. In this case, it is imperative to use an adapter - a sealing collar. This completes the installation of the kitchen sink.