Console basin (on legs)
Who does not know the truth that new is well forgotten old? The sink on two legs, which our contemporaries have seen except in old movies or on the pictures of the book "Moidodyr" today are back in fashion. All kinds of styles, models, materials and colors - that's the main difference of this type of bathroom furniture from their very similar predecessors.
Traditionally Italian and French manufacturers lead in the production of sinks-consoles.
Features
Externally, the sink-console resembles a table or a dresser.
Functionality - this is the main feature of this sanitary device: the design can be equipped with all kinds of shelves designed to store cosmetics, body care items or any other necessary little things.
The bowls of this sink can be single or double. Their forms are amazing - from smooth oval retro designs to strict and elegant quadrangles in high-tech style. For a small bathroom, a corner sink will be a real find.
In addition, this type of sinks takes up relatively little space, and therefore are great for both large and small bathrooms.
Materials and colors
Materials of execution of bowls are diverse: you can opt for containers made of glass, porcelain, marble, ceramic or metal. The colors of performance of such sanitary devices are the most unexpected. The most popular among buyers are dazzling white, luxurious gold, restrained bronze, coal-black and chrome bowls.
Installing
When installing, the pedestal sink is attached to the wall or simply placed on the floor.
From classic to minimalist, the countertop sink is an almost endless source for your most daring design fantasies. No matter what style you prefer, your bathroom will look fresh, bright and spectacular.
How to save money and make a sink on two legs with your own hands?
Sinks on legs in the class style are quite expensive. As an option, you can make a similar design out of:
- recessed sink
- Drywall countertop decorated with mosaics or artificial stone
- legs (from ceramic, polyurethane foam with reinforcement);
- External balusters (optional).
The frame of the tabletop is made of rectangular steel pipe 28x25. Outside on the frame mounted PVC plastic 8mm with glue and screws. Bottom on the self-tapping screws do not need to be fixed. Pre-cut holes in the plastic for the sink.
With the help of embedded elements mount the structure to the wall and put on a frame base profile of 60 mm. In the bottom of the countertop, a socket is mounted. The stone countertop is installed last. Next, the tiling is done with ceramic tiles.
