Washbasin market overview: principles of installation of consoles on brackets, embedded devices and tulip models. Materials and manufacturers
The shape and decor of the bowl painted manually returns us to the traditions of French Masters of Faience XVIII.
Oriental design washbasins are distinguished by bright individuality.
Models intended for embedding in the worktop: in modern ( but ) and classic ( B. ) Style
Ceramic washbasin with a tabletop (Living City): Functional, hygienic and harmonious union
The absence of a overflow opening made it possible to give a cup of perfect form. Nothing disrupts smooth rounds and sparkling white washbasin of molded marble
Designers often turn to plastic, which can be different, including bright and catchy, as in the TOR-OFF-fun collection, light and comfortable (woven shelf for trifles)
Two washbasins nearby provide comfort for two people at the same time
Models of an unusual form: Washbasin "Barrel" from the Materia collection ( but ), steel "Vase" EUCLIDE ( B. ), arguing the celebration of geometry
One of the most relevant directions in the design of the interior is environmental. Washbasin from the Pure Stone collection, resembling river pebbles river-river, is made of ceramics covered with enamel, imitating stone
The models are emphasized correct geometric form-rectangular ( but ), cylindrical ( B. ) - Install, as a rule, in the center of the bathroom to be able to admire them from all sides
Desktop models design: fragile "pile", decorated with floral ornament ( but ); Sink with a beveled edge, resembling an antique ceramic bowl ( B.) 
Sparkling Steel Version of the BOL model
Molded washbasins, built-in furniture: Glass ( but ), ceramic ( B. ) From the Mosaik collection
The presence of additional "wings" of cast washbasins-countertops allows you to make everything you need with comfortable in this "hot" zone
Laconicism is the principal position of minimalist manufacturers, but simplicity does not mean monotony: desktop model ( but ); Sink, embedded in furniture from above ( B.)
One of the most sought-after plumbing instruments - washbasin - in our days from the trivial subject for personal hygiene turned into a "main character", around which the "plot" of the bathroom is developing.Choosing a washbasin, we are in pursuit of attractiveness of forms often forget about the practical support of the use of use. Therefore, it is important to take into account the following factors. First, the washbasin zone is the most "hot spot" in the bathroom, and there is a lot of things here, without which you can not do. The presence of horizontal planes increases the functionality of the instrument. Secondly, the more washbasin, the more convenient it is. Of course, a model with two bowls or two devices on one line can be installed in a spacious bathroom. But more often the place for the washbasin is given a bit, which means that such a model will be required, which will fit in the space allotted for it and the user will be maximally. Thirdly, it is necessary to decide in advance with the type of washbasin and the method of its attachment. In the case there is your own nuances. They are relevant when it comes to the overhaul of the bathroom with replacing not only plumbing equipment, but also water supply pipes.
Choose dimensionsOne of the important settings of the comfort is the size of the washbasin: its length on the wall, the width (distance from the wall to the front edge of the bowl) and the depth of the cavity of the bowl itself (its height). There are no uniform standards on the manufacturers. For example, standard "tulips" Gustavsberg (Sweden) have a length of 560 and 640mm, and IDO products (Finland) - 500 and 650mm. In general, the length of the washbasin varies from 320 to 1200mm. There are also models whose length reaches 2500mm. This is a cast seamless design. The bowl (or even two, or even three) is a single integer with the worktop. The cost of such models depends largely on sizes and design.
So, the price of cast products IDO (Kleo, Lilje, Mosaik, Seven D model) is 1200mm long - 10-11 thousand rubles, and the Italian manufacturer of Hatria manufacturer (Maiora, Marilin models) length 1005-1200mm- 8-12 thousand rubles. . Motion (Ideal Standard, Germany) Washbasin (Ideal Standard, Germany) at a length of 850mm costs approximately 5 thousand rubles, and with a length of 1100mm- 6 thousand rubles. Such that you purchase not only a washbasin, but also an additional hygienic horizontal surface, this amount cannot be called foremost.
The most common sleeve length is 500-650mm. Smaller products for active use are inconvenient- splashing water on the walls and the floor is inevitable. The width of the standard models is 440-460mm. There are more and less broad models (for example, 400, 430, 480, 510, 610 mm). The deeper the bowl, the more comfortable to use the device. In turn, very small, almost flat washbasin can be spectacular from the point of view of design, but inconvenient in operation at a low mixer. The samples and the shape of the washbasin are determined by ergonomics: the bowl should reflect the jet of water without splashing on the sides and up and not to shoot the movement of the hands.
Check whether you liked the model, just: for this you need to come close to the washbasin and pull out your hand. Palm or fingertips should touch the far edge of the bowl. When installing a washbasin with two bowls, it is necessary to withstand the distance between the middle of the two shells of at least 900mm so that two people standing alongside do not interfere with each other. For most men, a comfortable height of the washbasin (already on the pedestal) from the floor to the top of the side is 940-1092mm, for women 813-914mm. The average is 860-930mm. The free space before the washbasin should be at least 700 mm, and ideally 950-1150mm and at least 900 mm in length (the pre-standard length of the washbasin 550-650mm).
Do you need a support?By the installation and attachment method, washbasins are divided into three main groups:
Washbasins-console without support (they are often called mounted), mounted using brackets;
devices based on the floor (on a pedestal or column) and attached by bolts to the wall;
Models intended for embedding in a tabletop or a substole or installed on them.
Console on brackets. The washbasin-console is attached with metal brackets, which are mounted on the wall so that they are either invisible, or are an element of modern or classical design (metal frames with towel holder, forged cast iron brackets). Siphon and eyeliner are closed with a semillocation (semi-column). More than half of the semidal is a separate design, less often the whole with a washbasin. If the reinforcement is left open, then it "serves" as an element of design. Models of console washbasins are aesthetic, comfortable in cleaning, and also visually expand the room and do not disturb the layout of the floor tile.
Installation. The pre-marked wall hangs two brackets (on screws, bolts or a shooting method) at a distance corresponding to the size between the fastening holes of the washbasin. The device is installed on the brackets and pressed its back board with a bracket or otherwise, which allows you to withstand the load on the front edge of at least 1.5 kg (150 kgf).
Keramag (Germany) offers its own Kerafix Mounting System, almost not visible outside. All you need is to fix on the wall of the loop, throw the hook on them, which, when you turn a special key presses the product to the wall. This speeds up the installation of the equipment.
"Tulip". Washbasin with an outdoor pedestal type "Tulip" - one of the most common options. The pedestal not only serves as an extra support for the sink and allows you to disguise the drain siphon and eyeliner, but also gives the finished look of the entire ensemble. Golder collections are found outdoor washbasins from ceramics, as well as from stone (sometimes separately standing), resembling monumental sculptures. True, choosing such a model, remember that space will disappear under the bowl, which can be used with greater benefit. Behind the pedestal, which often does not adjoin the wall, the dust accumulates, also storms also dust, and wipe them uncomfortable. Around the pedestal in the places of adjustment to the tile is going to moisture, the sealant loses his whiteness.
The cost of the "tulip" of the European manufacturer is 4.7-10 thousand rubles. Russian producers (DELLA, "SANTEK", "Samara Stroyfarfor", "StroyPolymerkeramics" IDR) are predominantly focused on the production of economy-class products. Washbasin on the pedestal of domestic production will cost approximately 1.2-1.5 thousand rubles.
Installation. Two anchor bolts are mounted on the pre-marked wall at a distance corresponding to the size between the mounting holes on the rear mounting surface of the washbasin. The washbasin is installed on the anchors and pedestal, carefully attracting nuts with the washers to the wall. Permissible load on the front edge of 1.5 kN (150 kgf).
Washbasins embedded. The model ranks of almost all European manufacturers include washbasins intended for embedding in a substole or countertop. At the same time, they have forms that are impossible for traditional washbasins, such as triangular, round. Astoleshnik forms additional space. Assue is a queue, such models are divided into embedded (mortise) in the table top on top; adjusted below (recessed); installed directly on the table top (desktop); Semi-confined, the bowl of which is integrated not completely, its front of the soft wave protrudes from the table top. They are offered by Globo, GSI, Natria (all of italy), Ideal Standard, Keramag, Villeroy Boch (all Germany), if, svedbergs (general), Twyford (United Kingdom), IDO IDR.
Installation. Washbasin, built on top, is easier in installation. It is inserted into a hole prepared in the worktop, made by the manufacturer's template. The washbasin designed for the bottom is equipped with a special fastening system. Places of contact of the bowls and countertops in both cases are covered with sealant.
Hygiene glasses of hygiene washbasin, fully recessed in the worktop, is easier in cleaning. But the washbasin, embedded from above, wins in design. The cost of an embedded ceramic washbasin - on average 1.8-3 thousand rubles.
The geometry of forms, so relevant today in the interior of the bathroom, is particularly brightly traced in the washbasins, standing on the smooth planes of the tabletops, like on the shelves. The advantage of such washbasins is that they should not be embedded. A hole in the tabletop is customized under the drain pipe, and the washbasin put on the worktop. The place of the junction is treated with sealant. Siphon is left open (conversation with minimalist style) or hide in the substole. As a rule, these are designer products, and they are 10-30 thousand rubles. and more.
Cast SoyuzOne of the most beautiful and practical solutions for the arrangement of the bathroom are washbasins with a ceramic seamless countertop. They are found in the EUROLEGNO, INDA assortment, Duravit, Ideal Standard, IDO, Keramag, Laufen, Roca, Villeroy Boch and are presented in various forms and options. Symmetric or asymmetrical, such models with an accuracy of a centimeter can be adapted to any desires of the user. Drinks with low-depth cabinets, they provide sufficient storage space for various things. These are washbasins from Seven D, Shape, Soft, Soft (IDO), Cassini, Vitelle, Vivano (Keramag), Case, Talux (Laufen), Oceano Urbi (Roca) IDR. A case, when furniture elements are not assumed, the tabletop washbasin is combined with semi-colonous, leave the siphon open and put on legs - from an array or metal. The price of cast structures varies depending on the size and design - on average 5-15 thousand rubles. Designer models can cost more than 30 thousand rubles.
Without overflow
The on-site collection of washbasins called Living City (Laufen) The ceramic countertop decorates an elegant dragonfly in black and white tones, or a marine sink, or a wave, or a delicate cane stems (the manufacturer offers 16 options for drawings). Approximate retail price of a washbasin with a picturesque worktop - 18 thousand rubles.
The asymmetric washbasin Eliptic drop-shaped shape, semi-standing in the furniture module-based difference of cast washbasins-countertops lies in design: vary shape of the bowl and its combination with shelves. For example, a narrow countertop (300-350mm) and a bowl serving a beautiful smooth line. If the bowl and tabletop of one width, allow 600mm, then the bowl is drowning in the worktop. It may not only be in the center, but also shifted to the right or left and have any shape. The union of the shells and countertops attract both aesthetic and functionality and absolute tightness of the design. Installation of such washbasins is no different from the installation of console.
A little about materialism
Washbasin-countertop from the Seven D collection is characterized by Finnish discreet design. Decent attention Availability under a sink comfortable shelf color of dark oak Last plumbing exhibitions Cersaie (Italy), Cevisama (Spain) and Mosbuild (Russia) demonstrated a cardinal change primarily in ceramic design. An example of an example can be brought by Antonio Lupi, Catalano (Obaitaly), Duravit, Ideal Standard, Keramag, Villeroy Boch (all Germany), Jacob Delafon (France), Laufen (Switzerland).
However, designers are interested in experimenting with other materials. Unusual aesthetic solutions suggest tempered glass, with its transparency and visual fragility. This material is absolutely not afraid of moisture, it is easy to contain clean, so washbasins from it produces a rather large number of companies. Among them are Arte Linea, Bolan (Ob.), Bad Connection (Germany), CBD (USA), Logo (Poland). The Antonio Lupi Ayatalyan Factory makes shells not only from glass, resistant to mechanical damage, but also from crystal pure transparency. The real works of art are the painted models of Herbeau (France), Kohler (USA), Rapsel (Italy).
Sanfayans or Sanfarfor?
Washbasins made of polished stainless steel - the personification of high-tech: they are offered by Kuhfuss (Germany), Metalkris, Roca (Oba Spain). Models made of copper and brass are found in retrocomy (Herbeau, Kohler). Often they are similar to antiques, which affects the price of models: 17-70 thousand rubles. And more, especially when it comes to the "aged" metal. Other natural materials are used: stone, tree, Agape, Assioma, Eurolegno (All Italy), Image (France), Red Clay, Gruppo (Tre S, Italy).
Another group of widespread materials is a variety of composite materials on an acrylic basis (for example, Varicor, the invention of keramag), as well as injection marble. From the latter, it is manufactured, for example, its products "Flower" (Russia). Experiments are underway and with soft materials, such as silicone (Agape washbasins).
Each of the listed materials brings its highlight to the interior bathroom. WHATS None of them withstands competition with ceramics, which is characterized by its hygienicness, durability, excellent functional characteristics and the optimal ratio of the price- quality.
Tedicial cleaning - yesterdayAll well-known manufacturers of plumbers from ceramics work to increase the already high protective indicators of the glaze. This purpose after glazing ceramics, before the second firing, is applied another coating - dirt-repellent. Thus, it turns out the "glazing" glaze. This gives the product such properties as "super-humidity", the effect of "dropping drops", increases its strength. The first was the German concern Villeroy Boch, creating a Ceramix Plus coating. Ideal Standard has developed an IDEAL Plus coverage. Keramag applies KeRATECT coating.
Laufen invented three coatings at once: WonderGliss, Solid Base and LCC is one of the ceramic coatings of the last generation, practically devoid of pores. New Development of Villeroy Boch-Enamel Active Care. The shorter of this enamel includes silver, whose ions prevent the reproduction of harmful microorganisms. The washbasin with a dirt-repellent coating will cost approximately 2.5-3 thousand rubles. More expensive.
Molding
The compact model of the original brutal design (without a overflow) remains in demand, a classic form resembling marine sink (for example, in the Herbeau, Ideal Standard collections, Jacob Delafon, Villeroy BOCH). Modern forms are also organic in modern collections. Massive rectangular or square washbasins with smoothed corners of deep bowls on the legs or on a columnary pedestal look just like at the beginning of the twentieth century, keeping the spirit of old good times. The same washbasins, but in the mounted version, without a pedestal, or installed on the worktop are indispensable in a minimalist interior. However, the corners inside the bowl create problems when cleaning, so the dirt-repellent coating is desirable. Close to rectangular, only more smooth and rounded forms are calmer, more comfortable in care, and therefore enjoy stable demand and are found in plumbing collections of almost all manufacturers. Oval bowls are considered the most ergonomic, functional and hygienic. Ine without reason. First, the streamlined surfaces are easier to clean. Secondly, the basic oval gives an unprecedented space for a flight of fantasy. In a number of modifications of the washbasin, the shape of the circle is used. It is convenient for creating compact washbasins, embedding in the worktop. Effective round sinks with low sideboards resembling bowls, sometimes with absolutely flat bottom