A modern kitchen should not only be functional, it should also have an original interior design to make it comfortable to work and relax. It is desirable that the chosen kitchen interior matches the general style of the apartment, but if this cannot be achieved for some reason, then any other, as close as possible, will do. As in any living room, here maximum comfort is achieved through the elements of the furniture present. In particular, this is a table, chairs, built-in kitchen appliances, cabinets, bedside tables and, of course, a sink. Installing the sink is a separate item in the kitchen equipment.
Sink material
Traditionally, in our apartments, the sink is installed in the corner of the kitchen, closer to the cold water inlet point. But very often, such an arrangement can violate the aesthetic appearance of the kitchen if the sink is not combined with other elements of kitchen furniture. Therefore, often the installation of the sink is carried out in a different place in order to give the kitchen design originality and naturalness.
As a rule, in most cases, stainless steel and porcelain stoneware are used for manufacturing.
Porcelain stoneware sinks are less commonly used in the kitchen asthey are heavy and not resistant to mechanical damage.
They are mainly used in cases where stainless steel does not match the surrounding interior.
Porcelain tile is the most sought-after material for the bathroom than for the kitchen, as it is unacceptable to use steel items.
In the kitchen, we are more familiar with stainless steel sinks. Stainless steel has good characteristics. And products made from it are not susceptible to mechanical damage and corrosion, as well as the effects of chemical elements, often included in the components of detergents.
There are three types of stainless steel sink:
- mortise;
- embedded;
- invoice.
Installation of a mortise-type sink is carried out in a special opening cut into the countertop. Its edges fit perfectly on the surface of the tabletop.
A built-in sink is much more difficult to install, but worth the effort.
The edges of such a sink are even, designed to ensure that its surface is flush with the countertop.
This is achieved due to the fact that at the place where the sink sits, the laminate is carefully removed from the surface of the countertop, and the sink is installed in the grooves made. As a result, both surfaces are on the same level, they look like one.
The third option is less common as it is an old method used when installing steel kitchen sinks. This type of product has edges bent in the shape of the letter "t", installationwashing is carried out not even on the countertop, but on the cabinet itself, since the height of the bends is equal to the thickness of the walls.
Porcelain stoneware sinks in the kitchen are usually mortise and installed in the countertop.
Other types of installation are not used in the kitchen. In the bathroom, in most cases, a porcelain stoneware sink is fixed with special brackets on the wall surface.
No matter what type of sink is chosen, it must be remembered that its installation must be carried out strictly according to the level and without distortions.
It is also very important to know that the pipe running from the riser directly to the sink should be at an angle of approximately 3 degrees per meter of pipe.
