Floor sinks: types and benefits

Floor sinks on the market in large quantities. They can be installed both in the bathroom at home and in special institutions: in cook kitchens, in medical cabinets, beauty salons. This article discusses the features of these devices.

Floor sinks - a special type of plumbing, which is a single monolithic construction of various forms.

They differ in the type of installation.

1. Standalone, or freestanding. Status thing, suggests the presence of a spacious room and an exclusive design. All communications are carried out under the floor.You can install this sink to the wall by hiding pipes in it. Because of the very original design, the stand-alone options require the use of special faucet models for installation (on the sink, floor, or wall) and accessories (shelves, holders for toothbrushes, soap dishes, dispensers).
2. The walls. One edge of such plumbing is straight for easy installation to the wall. This least costly way of placement is suitable even for small rooms, provided that you choose suitable dimensions.

Depending on the destination floor sinks are of several types.

• Washbasin - This is a wide sink, allowing you to comfortably wash and brush your teeth. Installed in private homes and apartments.
• Washstands have a narrower and more compact bowl. They can be seen in public bathrooms of small cafes and offices.

• Foot washbasin - This is a very convenient design. It is especially relevant in the warm season, when after work you want to come home and quickly rinse your feet, sitting on a special beautiful ottoman.
• Pedicure sink allows you to care for your feet at home or in the cabin.The bowl is mounted directly into the floor, installed on a special pedestal-steps or is consistent with the main sink. Can find a model with a hydromassage function to get the effect of a spa procedure.

If you have the necessary space in the bathroom, such things will contribute to finding maximum comfort, save time and water consumption.

Modern floor sinks are made of different materials, each of which has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

They are faience and porcelain. They are made by firing clay, sometimes improving components are added to the raw materials.

Pluses sanitary porcelain:

• poorly absorbs pollution and odors, as it is more dense and smooth;
• very strong and durable: resistant to chipping, scratching, does not lose the original shine;
• service life - from 50 years.

Minuses:

• real porcelain plumbing is hard to find;
• the cost is 1.5-2 times higher than the earthenware;
• does not tolerate sudden temperature drops.

Plumbing made of natural stone is beautiful, expensive and durable.

For the manufacture of stone plumbing used onyx, granite, travertine, marble, jade, river stone, andesite, petrified wood. The material is processed manually, it can be given unusual shapes, and colors and textures please the eye with naturalness and variety.

Some manufacturers claim that if you drop a heavy hammer from a height of 1 m, there will be no trace left on the stone sink.

Floor-standing washbasin will cost at least 30 000 rubles. For such a thing requires an appropriate style of interior.

They are less practical because of the constant divorce and traces of drops. This is especially true of transparent models, although in appearance they are very original and very beautiful. The cost of glass options starts from 12 000 rubles.

The glass is used tempered, which increases the strength and safety of the shell, but requires careful operation.

Matte texture and bright non-uniform glass colors reduce the need for constant polishing. In addition, some manufacturers process the glass with a special coating for easier maintenance.

As a rule, they are placed in professional kitchens, in special institutions, public restrooms, but if desired, and courage I can be installed in ordinary apartments and houses. It is strong, durable, but at the same time the noisiest option of all. Suitable for styles loft, industrial, avant-garde. Cost - from 30 000 rubles.

Copper sinks cost around 150,000 rubles. Distinguishes their elegant design, but in the future because of the strong oxidation of copper will inevitably change color. In addition, it is afraid of some chemical compounds, can be scratched and requires a special relationship.

A practical and slightly more cost-effective alternative to an all-metal sink is a wrought or cast-iron base of an underholding with a ceramic or stone bowl.

Here everything is individual: the parameters and appearance are selected taking into account the size of the room and the tastes of the owners. For each material you can find cylindrical, round and other shapes. Modern methods of processing materials allow to embody the wildest fantasies of designers.

Most standard ergonomic sizes:

• width - not less than 500 mm;
• standard height - 800-900 mm;
• depth - 500-600 mm.

For convenience, it is better to choose the widest bowl that fits the size.

The choice of color solutions for the bathroom interior begins with the selection of plumbing. For small rooms, designers recommend light shades. Eco-style is still in trend: woody, stone textures, calm natural tones.

They will be appropriate plumbing black, the main thing - the measure.

Lush bathrooms-boudoirs organically use black color, combining forging and natural materials.

Modern manufacturers offer shells for every taste and purse: from cheap Chinese options to works from Italian and Swiss designers, such as Laguraty and Laufen Alessi, respectively.

Cylindrical floor monoliths from Laguraty on average cost from 19,000 to 27,000 rubles. The company in the Russian market for more than 15 years, has a wide model and color range.

Laufen alessi creates cast columns of sleek shapes in the style of laconic minimalism, which is now at the height of fashion.They have a special anti-fingerprint ceramic coating for easy cleaning and greater hygiene.

To choose a floor sink, you need to decide on a budget, material, style, color, available sizes, as well as read customer reviews, for which you will need to browse more than a dozen sites with catalogs and interiors.

The graceful outer copper pipes contrast with the rough textures of the finishing and solid rustic form of plumbing.

Exclusive stone sink-tube with light and chocolate-colored tiles create a magical atmosphere.

Avant-garde solution for the bold: black and dark gray shades in combination with natural wood and rectilinear forms give a feeling of solidity and solidity.

Black stone sink with a gold metal base in the style of "neo-baroque" look festive.

How to install a sink with your own hands, see the next video.