How to install a sink with a cabinet in the bathroom

The modern building materials market offers a wide range of plumbing fixtures and furniture for bathrooms to suit every taste. Washbasin models with cabinets are becoming the most popular among consumers. They mask the communication lines, fitting harmoniously into any interior, and are also easy to use. Drawers and built-in shelves are additionally used for storing household chemicals and cosmetics. Installation of the structure should be entrusted to specialists or carried out independently if you have the appropriate tools and skills.

How to choose a place to install a sink with a cabinet

Before going to the store to buy a washbasin, you need to measure the place where it will be installed and only after that purchase a product of the appropriate dimensions that will be comfortable to use. Usually, the installation of a new sink is carried out in place of the old one, based on the layout of the laid communications. However, this option is not suitable during the redevelopment of the bathroom, or when the water supply has not yet been installed. In this case, it is necessary to carefully measure and divide the room into sections in order to rationally arrange plumbing equipment, furniture and accessories. When choosing a place for a cabinet, consider the following nuances:

1. The location for installing the washbasin is determined before installation work is carried out.
2. It is important to pre-design and calculate the outlet level of the water supply fittings.
3. To ensure that the cabinet does not interfere with the pipes located in the wall, you will have to slightly move or cut the shelves. Cutouts must be made carefully so as not to damage the outer surface of the furniture.
4. If the sewer is located next to the floor covering, the bottom of the product is also trimmed so that the sewer pipe and siphon can be connected. The edge of the resulting hole should be treated with a protective compound.
5. It is recommended that the water and sewer lines be located together whenever possible.

Correct installation of a sink with a cabinet

After choosing the optimal location for the sink, you need to purchase a product of the appropriate size. Installation of the sink and cabinet will consist of the following steps:

• assembly;
• fastening the structure;
• connection to engineering systems.

Typically, cabinet furniture is equipped with all the necessary fasteners, fittings and instructions, which must be carefully studied and followed to avoid mistakes. The assembled cabinet is placed in the intended location and checked to see if everything fits in size. If necessary, holes for the pipes are made using a hacksaw so that the structure can be installed without hindrance.

REFERENCE! During the installation process, it is necessary to ensure that all parts are carefully secured, since after installing the sink it will be difficult to tighten the screws.

Assembling the sink begins with markings on the wall. The horizontal position of the sink is checked using a level and, if necessary, the height of the cabinet legs is adjusted.After this, the places where the washbasin is attached are marked on the wall and holes are made corresponding to the size of the fasteners. The washbasin is fixed with strong anchor screws or metal studs.

The cabinet itself is attached to the wall using dowels or silicone. After installing the cabinet, install the mixer and connect it to the engineering systems using union nuts. At the end, the siphon is connected to the sewer pipe.

ATTENTION! The cracks that form at the joints must be lubricated with a special sealant to avoid leaks.

After some time, you can use the sink, making sure that nothing is leaking. If a leak is detected, it is necessary to turn off the water, disassemble the structure and eliminate the cause of the problem (wrap it with sealing tape), then reassemble everything and try again.

If desired, you can place a mirror on the wall above the sink. For an aesthetic combination, it is better to immediately buy a cabinet complete with it.

Features of installing a hanging cabinet in the bathroom

The original solution of the designers is to place a wall-mounted cabinet with a sink in the bathroom. The base must be quite strong, so installation is only possible on a concrete or brick wall.

IMPORTANT! Hanging sinks cannot be mounted on lining, plasterboard structures and other surfaces with low strength.

The process for installing suspended structures is different. It is necessary to take into account some nuances. First you need to decide where the cabinet will be located and make marks for the holes for the fasteners.

ATTENTION! Since the suspended structure does not have adjustable legs, accurate markings are very important.

When choosing the height of the sink, you need to take into account whether there are children or tall adults in the house, so that everyone can use the sink comfortably. The next stages of installation are drilling holes and installing dowels. Next, we assemble the cabinet body, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

The assembled housing is attached to the wall and its position is checked using a level gauge. Installation of swing doors and retractable structures is carried out after the body is finally fixed. As for the washbasin itself, usually in wall-mounted models it is fixed in the structure of the cabinet, but sometimes it is attached to the wall for greater strength.

General recommendations

A sink built into a cabinet should look harmonious in the overall design of the room, as well as be strong and functional for long-term and comfortable use. Particular attention should be paid to fastenings so that the structure does not suddenly fall apart.

It is recommended to purchase ready-made kits with a built-in sink, otherwise you may encounter a size mismatch. When choosing a product, it is important to pay attention not only to its height and appearance, but also to its width, so that the cabinet doors can open freely in a small bathroom space.

As for the correct installation of plumbing equipment, it can be done independently, without the help of specialists. The main thing is to correctly determine the location of the sink, choose the appropriate model and carry out installation, following all the instructions.