Overhead shells: types and nuances of choice

Plumbing today has taken a decisive step forward. This movement has brought many pleasant surprises to fans of new products and progress. The conservatives, unfortunately, remained with their opinions and unwillingness to change. No one will be surprised by the built-in equipment, which is a single monolithic structure with furniture. Built-in overhead shells have become popular quite recently, but they have already captured the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world.

The washbasin is a standard washbasin mounted on a working, prepared surface: countertop or cabinet. Original shapes, colors and materials give a special charm to this sanitary ware product.

The main advantages of overhead sinks.

• Compactness. Such models are very convenient to install even in the smallest rooms. Particularly familiar is the corner sink in the bathroom, built into the cabinet.
• Installation. Installing the shell sink is a fairly simple and quick process. In addition, you are unlimited in choosing a place for it.
• Surface. This plus is accentuated by the fact that the table top or nightstand is an additional area for accommodating both improvised bath facilities, as well as all kinds of decorative ornaments and interior features.
• Sealing. The waterproofing of this device is made as convenient and simple as possible, which has an effect on increasing the service life and preventing the appearance of dampness, mold and fungus.
• Appearance. All the advantages somehow lead precisely to this positive side of the use of overhead sinks. The device fits easily into any interior and in any subject. Even a loft-style bathroom looks appealing thanks to it.

Cons, however, I would also like to mention. The most significant that most users are talking about is the high cost due to the shell material and the need to acquire a surface for its installation.It is also sometimes the opinion that the installation of an overhead construction in small rooms entails a reduction in the usable area and the inability to hide the water supply pipe.

Continuing familiarity with the original piece of furniture, and sometimes art, consider the main types of overhead sinks.

Plumbing suspended structures have several options for classification: by material, by size and shape. Countertop sink - this is a universal device that can be used as a washstand in the bathroom, and as a standard kitchen sink. Thus, depending on the application, it is necessary to distinguish two main types: kitchen and bathroom models.

The bowls of these sinks are installed on top of the countertopsy (meaning a flat horizontal surface), are embedded in it, leaving only a certain part outside.

Models with side discharge are very convenient. They are usually installed in a bathroom, where the entire wiring is hidden behind a false wall. In order not to make additional holes in the tabletop, all fittings are displayed outside the human gaze.Also come with faucets embedded in the wall.

Overhead shells are divided into different types and on the material from which they can be made. The most common today are considered to be earthenware, ceramic and porcelain products. Such models have a classic look, are very easy to install and maintain, are located in approximately the average price range. However, increased fragility can be considered a significant disadvantage of their use. Therefore, to mount and operate such a sink should be careful.

Acrylic is a good option for a false bowl. This material is very light, which allows you to install it on the most fragile and lightweight surfaces. Acrylic is very durable, has a long service life, but is afraid of mechanical damage.

Among the luxury and expensive materials for the manufacture of overhead shells are often used any type of natural stone. The most common are marble and granite. Stone bowl - the most durable and durable.

Sinks made of artificial stone have a more economical price compared to their natural counterparts, but in terms of exploitation they are in no way inferior to them.

Glass construction is not worth the price or quality. It fits except in an exclusive interior design or if the owner really likes glass in all its manifestations. It should be clarified that the glass shells have a large variety of colors, shapes and degrees of haze. They are not as fragile as porcelain, earthenware or ceramics, and calmly react to the use of household chemicals.

Overhead metal shells are quite common and have several varieties:

• copper;
• brass;
• from stainless steel.

Products made of copper are the most popular. These sinks are very well suited for the interior in retro style. Have high strength and durability. The price is also pleasantly surprising.

A metal sink made of stainless steel or brass is used less frequently. Their main disadvantage is the difficulty of care. Very often on such surfaces stains, stains, traces of detergent and even fingers are left.

This parameter is most influenced by the area of ​​the bathroom and the place where the structure will be located. First of all, it is the diameter of the wash basin that is taken into account. The standard size of a round shell is from 42 to 50 cm in diameter, which is somewhat smaller than that of suspended or stationary models.

As for the height of the overhead sinks, here the choice must be made individually., focusing on yourself and your family members. This parameter should be convenient for the implementation of hygienic procedures by all living in the house. The approximate distance from the floor to the upper edge of the sink should be 85 cm. This figure was calculated taking into account families with small children. If it is possible to install a separate sink in the children's bathroom, the height parameter changes to 60-70 cm from the floor, depending on the height and age of the child.

In depth, all bowls are divided into 3 types:

• deep: 48-61 cm - depth and 75-125 cm - diameter;
• medium: 35-48 cm - depth and 55-75 cm - diameter;
• small: 12-35 cm - depth and 40-55 cm - diameter.

The average parameter of the shell sink is considered to be 30 cm deep. A bowl that is too high may cause discomfort. In order to determine the ideal parameter of width and depth, it is necessary to use one secret, but effective method. You need to bend over the chosen model of the sink and place your elbows to the sides. It is very important that at this moment your limbs do not stumble upon the walls or edges of the bowl. Then the depth and width are sufficient for you.

In most cases, the shape of the surface shell depends on four factors:

• host preferences;
• bathroom design;
• countertop type;
• amount of free space.

Ease of use of such kits is that you can install them anywhere. Corner overhead sinks are more often used in small rooms. Where the area allows you to roam, users like to set the sinks in the center. Between the bathroom and the toilet, this design also fits perfectly if the room resembles a narrow rectangle.If there is a secluded niche in the wall, the sink will also become a cozy and comfortable filling.

In the design of overhead devices are basic forms and exclusive. Among the first are standard geometric shapes. The second category involves an extraordinary solution, custom manufacturing and other original design ideas.

Round overhead sink, like the oval, fits perfectly into the interior of a spacious bathroom. If you try and find a bowl with a minimum diameter, you can install one in a small room. Their main convenience lies in the fact that the smooth rounded edges allow you to approach them from any convenient side. And the simplicity of their installation gives them a head start.

If the sink is rectangular or square, there is a danger of using it by young children due to relatively sharp corners. And they also occupy a lot of places.

The use of original designer bowls is sometimes caused by the design features of the tabletop and its location. The most popular model of invisible sink - water lily, is designed to be placed above the washing machine. Saving space and ergonomic design you provided.The nuance of the installation of this exposure is the presence of a narrow model of a machine with horizontal loading.

All are pretty accustomed to the fact that the bowl sink is always white. Perhaps out of habit, many continue to buy exactly the model of this color. Although a variety of colored overhead shells are commercially available. To choose a model for the overall color scheme of the room, the color of the toilet bowl or rugs, finally, today is not at all difficult.

A black shell is usually used if this device is made of natural or artificial stone. Less often you can find such a color in acrylic, earthenware and porcelain sinks.

A huge plus of designer sinks is that you can apply them to any style. A variety of ideas just rolls over. And not only in terms of shape, but also colors. More I would like to highlight several options for overhead designs.

Let's start with the simple. Round shallow sink with a translucent bottom, which seems to hover above the surface of the tabletop. This is a mixture of conservative ideas about the sanitary device with a desire to focus on the originality of the owner of the bathroom.

Another small cup in the form of a cup.The boards are quite high, but not very much useful space. Calm and easy to fit into a classic style and pastel-colored bathroom.

Original can be not only forms, but also additional options. As, for example, in this shell: a classic polygon, made of natural stone, with light. It is installed separately, on its own pedestal, but is also a consignment note.

Sink in the shape of ... sinks. Spiral-shaped bowl of artificial stone, as if cut from the tabletop.

An excellent design solution for those who have a hard time waking up in the morning, for lovers of coffee, tea and other warming drinks. The tall and deep bowl is made of earthenware, has a pleasant white color and a very original design.

Marble patch in the form of blots - an option for creative individuals. This form is good because there is nothing standard, monotonous, conservative. Total freedom of lines and natural marble.

A glass washbasin is one of the few options that can really decorate any bathroom. The bowl is made in the form of a sheet, taking into account the finest details of this piece of nature. Each streak, each clove repeated in this design masterpiece.

Overhead sinks today can be found in any building or plumbing store. In order not to get lost in a wide variety of these devices, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the main manufacturers that will definitely not disappoint you.

Melana - Russian plumbing trademark. Produce their products since 2006 and sell high-quality overhead sinks from the sanitary ware of its own production. Customer reviews are focused on the fact that a low price does not affect the quality of products at all. The company has all European and Russian certificates.

In the top there is a multinational company for the production of sanitary devices Villeroy & boch. Basically, they produce standard classic overhead bathroom sinks.The material that the Germans successfully use in their production is a sanitary work and some ceramics. In the arsenal are sinks for installation on the countertop, cabinet and on the washing machine. The price range is a bit scary for the domestic buyer, but judging by the reviews, it has an excuse in the form of quality and ease of installation. On average, such a sink will cost from 10 to 66 thousand rubles.

Leader among Spanish manufacturers - the company Roca, also does not sleep. Ceramic overhead sinks from their own patented material are not very expensive. There are not only standard models, but also original design solutions. This is mainly manifested in the application of color patterns on the snow-white surface of the surface shell. Users note the high strength, ease of installation, nice appearance.

French company Jacob Delafon produces plumbing for over 100 years. At the same time, they step confidently in step with the times, easily adapt to new customer requests and easily guess all their wishes. The same happens with false shells. Users who provide feedback on this brand are very pleased with the purchase.Jacob Delafon provides its customers with a wide range of models of standard geometric shapes, original design projects, as well as comfortable overhead sinks along with natural and artificial stone worktops.

Turkey is not far behind its European counterparts. Trademark Vitra presents to the court of Russian buyers overhead shells of round, oval and rectangular shapes. According to the owners, even the angular form has a rather streamlined and softened surface, which allows to avoid injuries. Economical price also does not affect the quality. The shells of the Turkish manufacturer are pleasing to the eye and completely careless in their care. The manufacturer gives a guarantee on all its products up to 25 years. There is also a small assortment of countertops for overhead sinks.

One of the most famous plumbing firms - the company Cersanit, has in its trading arsenal a number of snow-white models of bowls. Here you can pick up the variations of stands for overhead sinks and countertops. The price range, as with all products of the Polish manufacturer, is kept in the economy segment, but the quality is at the stated level.Some users notice that the difference from the European sinks is observed only in the price and passport of the device.

Salsa basin - Chinese manufacturer, which manufactures quality products. Has in its assortment of sinks overhead of various shapes and sizes. Buyers are not very willing to respond to this manufacturer, arguing that the price is too low and the country of origin.

Another Chinese plumbing magnate - TM Gid, practices the manufacture and sale of ceramic overhead sinks. Standard shapes, white color and low price are the main features of the manufacturer’s products.

German quality is again at the forefront when the trademark Duravit adopted for the production of overhead sinks. European conservatism, white geometric forms and excellent quality fit very easily into the price ladder, where the lower rung is located at 17,000 rubles, and the upper at 42,000 rubles.

The accuracy of the Swiss leaves no choice. Manufacturer Reviews Laufen not much. But even the existing ones simply sparkle with delight and vivid impressions - the clarity of the lines, the surface is very pleasant to the touch, a large selection of models. You can also pick up a countertop or cabinet for a false sink in the bathroom.

The six immutable rules on the choice of a false shell:

• compliance with a single bathroom style;
• special attention to the external state and appearance of particularly fragile structures (they should not be scratched, cracked, scuffed and other unpleasant details);
• selection of a model with an individual approach to each family member;
• the selection of the mixer must be made under the invoice sink both in height and in the method of attachment;
• you must have with you the exact dimensions of the bathroom and the place where the bowl will be mounted directly;
• for the least time-consuming experts advise you to choose the model of the sink immediately with a table top or cabinet.

Installation of the bowl of the bowl is almost the same as the installation of the standard model. Therefore, any owner is quite able to do it yourself.

The first and foremost thing is to connect the sink with sewage.

This is one of the most difficult processes, but it is easy to carry out, knowing the sequence of actions:

• clean the tabletop from dust and debris, if any;
• the drain system must be brought to the hole in the surface;
• connect the bottom of the sink to it;
• set the bowl in its place on the tabletop, twisting them with screws.

Specialist advice on the crane is a bit of a difference. Some advise attaching it directly to the sink, if it provides such a function. Others insist on mounting the faucet into the wall, as is usually done with bath mixers. In the first case, you have to make holes in the surface on which the sink is installed to bring the water supply pipes. Behind the scenes of the second option will be very carefully hidden behind the wall and the tabletop will remain with a single drain hole.

The downside of mounting the mixer to the surface is that over time there can be problems with the fastenings of this device, especially if the installation was made into a wooden or similar surface in structure.

Overhead shells are often used not only in our homes and apartments. It is also customary to install such a structure in beauty salons and hairdressing salons.Very comfortable sinks, equipped with a pad for washing the head, also become part of the composition, mounted in the countertop or cabinet. But such shells are most often equipped with mixers that are attached to the bowl itself. They do not have a tap as such, but are only equipped with a shower head with a hose.

In the interior, overhead shells always look advantageous, have a concise image and look, can be installed in pairs. Here are some examples of original and classic designs.

Unusual surface sink, the drain of which is hidden under two cavities of its surface. As can be seen in the second photo, it has a standard form, the originality of the design is expressed in its upper decorated part. It seems that a thin gap across the entire width of the shell is a sink. The manufacturer offers a variety of variations of this model: round, square, oval and rectangular. The minimum diameter of a round bowl is 40 cm, which allows you to install it even in the smallest bathroom. It is worth paying attention to the fact that because of the unique design of the sink, the depth of the sink is also no more than 20 cm.

A classic round transparent glass bowl. Installed in the cabinet, equipped with a retro style mixer, also built into the countertop.

A wooden surface sink with a central drain is mounted together with a high mixer in the ceramic worktop. It goes well with the general idea of ​​room design and does not take up much space.

Laid on sink for installation on the washing machine. Made of marble, installed on MDF-countertop. It has a blue smoky coloring. Under the sink - a convenient box for household items. Central drain.

A simple but beautiful performance of a ceramic hanging bowl with an offset drain, overflow system and a faucet mounted into the sink. It has a small diameter, it is conveniently installed in the corner of the bathroom and in a room with a small area.

White faience sink of a rectangular shape. The manufacturer is already completing it with a wooden table top. The size of it can be selected from the available, and you can order the necessary parameters for your room. The mixer is mounted on the bowl. The table top is equipped with a towel hanger.

Overhead sinks today occupy a leading position among other plumbing devices. But there are also conservative views on this subject of the bathroom. In any case, the existing classic and original examples of overhead bowls allow you to be inspired by design solutions and to establish such functional beauty at home.

How to install the sink, shown in the video.