To ensure high comfort for consumers, manufacturers produce high-tech home devices. The bathroom is no exception. The interior of this room becomes much more comfortable if there are functional products. Faience sinks will be an excellent acquisition for the bathroom. Their features are described in the article.
Material
The term of use of a product, durability and a practicality depends on this characteristic. Common materials include porcelain, faience, stone, steel, glass. Ceramic and faience sinks are among the most common. Porcelain and earthenware are ceramics made by firing clay using a special technology. To obtain porcelain, clay of the highest grade is used, fired at a temperature of 1000-1100 degrees.
In the manufacture of faience, the components are used in a different proportion, and the firing temperature is lower - 950-1000 degrees. As a result, the material will be porous, prone toexposure to moisture and dirt. To eliminate these problems, faience is covered with a layer of glaze during firing.
Pros
The main advantage of faience bathroom sinks is that the material does not lose its properties for several years. This also affects the appearance of the product.
The material is resistant to cosmetic and household chemicals, to sudden changes in temperature and prolonged exposure to cold and heat. Earthenware has a high degree of electrical insulation, which is important for rooms with high humidity.
The product should be washed regularly with a cloth or sponge. From cleaning products, you can choose standard. Such cleaning will preserve the appearance of the product for a long time.
Cons
There are no noticeable flaws in faience sinks. Compared to faience, porcelain is a highly porous structure. Therefore, with mechanical damage, dirt, moisture, microbes penetrate into the pores. As a result, spots are formed, an unpleasant odor. Therefore, porcelain products require careful care and cleaning.
In the absence of the desire and the ability to perform frequent cleaning, it is advisable to choose faience. It can also show spots in the microcracks of the surface, but this is rare due to the glazed coating.
Some are afraid of the fragility of these products. But in fact, you should not worry about this, since during operation it will not be possible to break them, unless during transportation or installation.
Selection rules
Bathroom furnishings affect dailymood. Therefore, it is important that all items in the room are not only functional, high-quality, but also aesthetic. What should be the bathroom? When choosing, consider the following criteria:
- Proportionality. A large washbasin built into a cabinet will take up the space of a small room, while a compact model will be lost in a spacious room, breaking the overall ensemble.
- Style. It is important that the design of the product is combined with the interior of the room.
- Ergonomic. It is necessary to immediately determine whether it will be convenient to approach the sink. Care is also important, the availability of repairs, as well as the placement of household chemicals.
- Comfort and safety. When there are small children in the family, it is better not to choose hanging products, as they are not reliable. It is better to choose a "tulip" or models that are built into the countertop. And in the shape of the product, it is desirable to purchase oval or round to reduce injuries.
Taking into account these parameters allows you to choose a quality product suitable for the bathroom. Among the rich assortment for each room there is a suitable option.
Repair
Although the risk of damage to the faience sink is quite low, it is still there. For example, something heavy can be dropped into it, causing damage.
You can buy a new product and replace the broken one. But it is possible to repair the old sink. Repair is carried out only with glue. The composition is diluted with a color of the required shade so that the seam is hidden.
Drilling holes
Woduring the installation of sinks, sometimes it becomes necessary to drill a hole. This work is better done by experienced craftsmen, since cracks in the material may occur during independent activity. If everything is carried out according to the rules, then there will be no side effects.
Drilling is best done with a jigsaw or tubular diamond drill. In both versions, the fixture acts on the material safely, so the excellent appearance of the product is maintained after repair.
Features
Mechanical damage is not noticeable on the faience bathroom sink. The products are practical and easy to clean. In form they are:
- square;
- round;
- rectangular;
- oval;
- asymmetric.
Products usually cut into kitchen furniture, it can be recessed or protrude with sides above the countertop. The built-in sink is considered stable. European manufacturers do not use lead in manufacturing, focusing on product safety.
How is a faience sink cleaned? With frequent use, it is advisable to polish the product: after wiping the sink, rub its surface with wax once a week. Then the wax should dry for 30 minutes. Then the sink will last much longer.
Unusual product models
Now there are many products from plumbing. Faience sinks of some types are capable of performing several functions at once. Product 60 cm is presented in the formsinks combined with a toilet. It is chosen for small rooms, it helps to significantly reduce the space occupied. The option is ideal for those who want to save the consumption of natural resources. It will not be difficult to glue it if necessary.
Sizes
Product dimensions are selected based on the area of the room and needs. It is not necessary to choose a large sink in a spacious room, you can install 2 smaller bowls if, for example, several people need a bath in the morning.
The best width of a standard sink is 50-65 cm. The depth should be the same. The height of the sink is 80-85 cm. The maximum width is 90 cm. To increase its dimensions, it is advisable to choose double models.
Thus, faience sinks are one of the practical ones. They also have an aesthetic look. You just need to follow a simple care to extend the service life.
