The sink above the washing machine - we save centimeters (21 photos)

People expand the common space by saving space in the bathroom, not attaching much importance to it, others are forced to put up with this situation by buying a house or apartment with a small bathroom. 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: a bath, a washbasin, a toilet. Often there is not enough space even for a small sink. Placing it in the hallway or in the kitchen is not always convenient and appropriate. Installation is a great solution for saving space in a small bathroom.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like other models, the sink, under which the appliances are built in, has its advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:

• Such a sink, first of all, saves space, and it can be placed where you want. A sink with a place for appliances is placed anywhere: in the kitchen, in the corridor, in a special laundry room, etc.
• Unusual design gives the interior a special look. A wide range includes models of different colors, shapes and materials.

Flaws:

• The special siphon required for the sink above the washing machine will cause some trouble. Usually it is not included in the kit, so you will have to spend time and effort looking 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 stagnant water. Stagnant water will cause an unpleasant odor in the bathroom.
• The sink does not allow the hatch to be opened freely on a top-loading machine, therefore this design can only be placed above equipment with a side opening of the lid.

Sink selection

Various shapes - rounded edges, pointed edges, square, oval, rectangle, flat sink - allow you to choose the most suitable model for each size of appliances and the bathroom as a whole. There are models of a special non-standard shape, and options with a side table top are also known. In addition, manufacturers have taken 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, acrylic, ceramics, glass, metal are often used.

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.

Size

When choosing a model, do not forget about the size of the sink. This is an important aspect, as the right size water lily sink will fit neatly into place and hide unwanted nuances in the bathroom.

The location of the control display on the washing machine is also taken into account. If it is placed on top, then an improperly sized sink will obscure the display and create an undesirable problem.

So, when choosing a water lily, the size of the machine plus the location for the sewer pipe, siphon, hose is taken into account. Sewer pipes can be built into the wall, but space is required for other pipes.

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 structure at a convenient level.

Drain

The drain at the water lily shells is located in a non-standard place, and it has 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 dish, and a standardly located hole. A slot or hole directly at the wall is convenient, since the drain pipes will go immediately from the wall without passing over the machine, but this is a minus: a narrow hole entails frequent blockages.

The water lily sink may also have a hole to protect it from overflow. It, like the drain, is located near the wall or on the side. Such a system prevents water from overflowing and thus entering 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:

1. So, the brackets are installed first. These elements are sold complete with a water lily, but if they are not available, contact the seller and select the right size. Dowels or anchors - fasteners for brackets, during installation they are not clamped to the end. A distance of 3-5 mm is left in order to be able to adjust the installation horizontally at the end.
2. Then the sink is equipped with all the necessary elements, a mixer with pipes that conduct water is installed.
3. The installation of a key element - a drain system. Siphon pipes are interconnected and connected to the sink. Installation should be carried out carefully and carefully double-check for leaks every opening through which water can seep. Some places can be planted with 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 disable it.
4. You can proceed to the installation of 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 as not to damage or break during work.
5. With a perforator in the wall, it is necessary to make a hole for the hook, where the plug of the dowel is first inserted.
6. The sink is put in place. A hook is inserted into the plug of the dowel, which is clamped to the end. It is recommended to create a protective layer on the brackets with sealant to prevent damage to the sink.
7. Completion - summing up and connecting the drain pipe to the sewer. Faucet hoses 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 turn 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 over the bathtub so that the water from the tap flows directly into the "jug" and does not fall on the typewriter.

The washing machine is installed under the sink. Its stability is adjusted with special legs so that the drain system is not damaged by vibration. The water outlet hose is connected to the sewer.

Some craftsmen install an additional water shut-off valve, 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 breakdown.

Before starting the entire system, the connections are checked for leaks. Otherwise, the ingress of water on the washing machine will lead to malfunctions and accidents: short circuit, phase transition to the housing, electric shock.