Sink over the washing machine - save centimeters (21 photos)
People expand the total space by saving space in the bathroom, without giving it much importance, others are forced to put up with this situation by buying a house or apartment with a small bathtub. And then you have to find non-standard situations to solve the problem of lack of space. A small space does not allow to place all the necessary objects for the hostess and family: bath, washbasin, toilet. Often there is not enough space even for a small sink. Placing it in the corridor or in the kitchen is not always convenient and appropriate. Installing a sink over the washing machine is a great solution to save space in a small bathroom.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like other models, the sink, under which the equipment is built in, has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Benefits:
- Such a sink, first of all, saves space, and it can be placed where you want. A sink with a place for equipment is placed anywhere: in the kitchen, in the corridor, in a special laundry room, etc.
- The unusual design gives the interior a special look. A wide range includes models of different colors, shapes and materials.
Disadvantages:
- The special siphon needed for the sink above the washing machine will deliver certain chores. Usually it is not included in the kit, so you will have to spend time and energy searching for it.
- The shape of the siphon provides for the location of the drain pipes not vertically, but horizontally. This will cause frequent blockages and stagnation of water. Stagnant water will cause an unpleasant odor in the bathroom.
- The sink does not allow you to freely open the hatch on a vertically loaded machine, so this design can only be placed above the technique with a side opening of the lid.
Sink selection
Various shapes - rounded edges, pointed edges, square, oval, rectangle, flat sink - allows you to choose the most suitable model for every size of equipment and the bathroom as a whole. There are models of a special non-standard shape, variants with a side tabletop are also known. In addition, manufacturers took care of the color scheme - along with the standard white color, you can choose other shades.
The place for the mounting device for such sinks may have a non-standard location (left, right, bottom) or be absent.
For the manufacture of sinks often used acrylic, ceramics, glass, metal.
The market is expanding and expanding the range. Shells made of polymer concrete or artificial stone are popular. This type of material has advantages over others: it is highly resistant to mechanical damage and chemicals.
The size
When choosing a model, you should not forget about the size of the sink. This is an important aspect, since a lily sink of the correct size will neatly fit into place and will allow you to hide unwanted nuances in the bathroom.
The location of the control display on the washing machine is also taken into account. If it is located on top, an inappropriate sink will close the display and create an undesirable problem.
So, when choosing a “water lily”, the size of the machine plus the location for the location of the sewer pipe, siphon, hose is taken into account. Sewer pipes can be built into the wall, but space for other pipes will be required.
Sinks of this type can be placed at different heights, but if the family has children or people of small stature, then you should pay attention to this and place the design at a convenient level.
Drain
The drain at the water lily sinks is located in a non-standard place, and it is of an original shape. This can be a slot under the tap, and a recess from one or the other edge, a recess under the soap box, and a standardly located hole. A slot or hole directly against the wall is convenient, since the drain pipes will go directly from the wall without going over the machine, but this is also a minus: a narrow hole entails frequent blockages.
A water lily sink may have a hole for protection against overflow. It, like a drain, is located near the wall or on the side. Such a system prevents the transfusion of water and its getting thus on the machine.
The Water Lily is equipped with a special drain plug and can be partially automated.
Sink installation
Installing a water lily sink over a washer is a standard procedure that does not require special skills and tools. Installation Order:
- So, first of all, the brackets are installed. These items are sold complete with a "water lily", but if they are not, contact the seller and select the right size. Dowels or anchors are fasteners for brackets; during installation they are not clamped to the end. A distance of 3-5 mm is left so that it is possible to adjust the installation horizontally at the end.
- Then the sink is equipped with all the necessary elements, a mixer is installed with pipes that conduct water.
- The installation of the key element - the drainage system follows. Siphon pipes are interconnected and connected to the sink. Installation should be carried out carefully and carefully checked for leaks every hole through which water can leak. Some places can be put on silicone hermetic glue. In this case, the preliminary elimination of any possible leak is very important, since the sink is located above the washing machine, and water that has fallen on the back wall can damage it.
- You can proceed to install the sink. Now you need a level. Having accurately marked the location, tighten the sink with dowels and anchors. Then she herself is removed, so that during work not to damage, not to break.
- A perforator in the wall must make a hole for the hook, where the plug of the dowel is previously inserted.
- The sink is put in place. A hook is inserted into the plug plug, which is clamped to the end. It is recommended that the brackets create a protective layer with sealant to prevent damage to the sink.
- Completion - summing up and connecting the drain pipe to the sewer. Hoses of the crane are connected to hot and cold water.
There is another simplified version of the water supply to the sink - this is a single tap, which is used for both the bath and the sink. The design allows you to rotate the crane and use it in the desired position. This option is convenient in that it eliminates additional pipes and connections behind the machine. However, it is important to install the sink correctly - its edge should go into the bathtub so that the water from the tap would pour directly into the “water lily” and not fall onto the machine.
The washing machine is installed under the sink. Its stability is regulated using special legs so that the drainage system is not damaged by vibration. The water outlet hose is connected to the sewer.
Some masters install an additional water shutoff tap, but this is not always justified. The hostess, forgetting to open the tap, will start the machine without water supply, and this can lead to breakage.
Before starting the entire system, the connections are checked for leaks. Otherwise, water entering the washing machine will lead to malfunctions and accidents: short circuit, phase transition to the housing, electric shock.
The sink above the washing machine is an excellent solution to save space, but it is important to remember that such a complex can be dangerous if you do not foresee all possible options for the flow and ingress of water on the machine.
