Today a person can install in his kitchen the sink that he likes. And it is not at all necessary to seek help from a specialist specialist; sometimes people decide to carry out a process such as installing a mortise sink with their own hands.

Modern market sanitary products can offer wide choose kitchen sinks. Modern sinks can have a variety of different shapes, differ in the materials from which they are made, be in a variety of colors. However, from all this diversity it is worth highlighting the sink from of stainless steel, which is considered the most durable and budget-friendly.

Of course, the service market today is significantly developed and can offer such a service as installation kitchen sink. But people sometimes prefer to deal with such issues themselves in their home, and it is quite natural if they are faced with the question: how to install a built-in sink yourself?

The most common method of installing a sink in the kitchen, regardless of the material from which it is made, is to embed the sink into the countertop of the kitchen furniture. And in order for the process of installing a sink with your own hands to go flawlessly, you need to follow some rules and recommendations.

Tool selection and preparation

To embed a sink into a kitchen countertop, you may need the following tools:

1. pencil for markings;
2. roulette;
3. construction corner;
4. Phillips screwdriver;
5. well sharpened knife;
6. jigsaw with saw;
7. electric drill with a metal drill with a diameter of 10 mm;
8. self-tapping screws 4x30;
9. universal or plumbing sealant;

When installing a sink with your own hands, it is important to prepare everything necessary tools, so as not to waste time searching for them while working.

Making the markings

The key to a successful result when installing a kitchen sink is the correct and precise marking.

So, the main stages of work:

• First of all, it is necessary to determine the axis symmetrically relative to which the sink will be installed.
• Next, you should consider the distance from the edges of the tabletop. Typically, such indentations are 50 mm from the front edge of the tabletop and 25 mm from the back.

When marking before installing a sink in the kitchen, it is important to remember that the above dimensions are not reference and can be changed depending on the size of the sink itself, the features of the insert, and so on.

• With a sharpened pencil, make marks on the front side of the tabletop, which will indicate the axes and center.
• Next, you should outline the boundaries of the kitchen sink itself.
• In order to determine the distance from the edges of the countertop, the sink should be placed on it with the bowl down and aligned with the markings made by yourself. Without moving the sink, we outline its edges and remove it from the countertop.

Depending on the manufacturer, in order to assemble the sink, metal or plastic fastenings. It is better if these are metal fasteners. And, before you start installing the sink yourself, you should disassemble these fasteners and install special parts on the sink itself.

Cutting a mounting hole in the countertop

Depending on the shape of the sink, you should make holes in the kitchen countertop. For washing round shape you need to do one thing, and for rectangular shape- several holes.

It is important that the hole is located close to the cutting line, but does not touch it, and drilling should only be done with front side kitchen countertops.

The result should be a hole through which you need to cut with a jigsaw yourself. To prevent the kitchen countertop from falling down, self-tapping screws must be inserted into the gap. After the cutout is ready, you need to place a sink next to it to make sure that the actions and markings are correct.

After the inside of the countertop is removed, the sections must be cleaned of dust and covered with a special sealant. The sealant must be used to kitchen countertop then it didn’t get wet when exposed to water.

Sink mount

After the countertop is cut out with your own hands for the sink, you can begin to attach it. To do this, you need to insert the sink into the hole and secure the fasteners equidistant from each other. It is important to remember that you should not tighten the fastenings completely.

It is important, when attaching the sink, to tighten the fastenings manually, without using any tools, always monitoring the position of the sink.

Then you need to turn the tabletop face down, install the remaining fasteners and tighten them completely. At the same time, the sharp spikes of the fasteners should stick into the tabletop as much as possible so that they can then be filed with a file.

In order to finally assemble the sink, you need to tighten the screws, pulling the sink to the countertop.

As a result of the work done, the sink along the entire perimeter should be pressed to the surface and installed clearly along the marking lines. If excess sealant is visible, it should be removed with a simple clean rag. The sealant dries completely within one day.

How to properly install a mortise sink in the kitchen (video)

Installing a sink in the kitchen is a responsible task and requires patience and skill from a person. However, if you strictly follow all the installation rules, you can do everything in in the best possible way, giving the kitchen interior a finished look.

Friends, good afternoon. If you are faced with the task of installing a kitchen sink, but you don’t know how to do it, then this post is for you.

WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHEN CHOOSING A DROP-IN SINK

Kitchen sinks vary in shape, material, type and price. Most often for kitchen set purchase a mortise metal sink.

If your choice falls on just such a sink, then pay attention to the following points:

• It would be better if the size of the sink is smaller size the cabinet itself (in fact, it is possible to embed a sink into a smaller cabinet, but this is more troublesome);
• It is better if the thickness of the metal of the sink is at least 0.8 mm;
• On the bottom, with her outside, a soundproofing pad must be glued, or the entire outside of the sink must be covered with a special soundproofing compound. This is done so that the sound of falling water is more muffled;
• A deep sink is always more convenient;
• Pay attention to the complete set of the sink;
• The sink should not be crooked or propeller-shaped;
• Pay attention to the sink mounting. The fastening metal should not be soft;
• The sinks come with left and right wings;
• Chinese analogues of sinks are 2 times cheaper or more than European ones.

HOW TO CORRECTLY MARK A DRINK UNDER THE WASH

On the Internet, this point is written minimalistically and smeared, something like this: “Mark correctly and cut out with a jigsaw.” Let's look at how to properly mark the drinks under the sink.

For example, you bought round sink and you need to cut it into the cabinet at 800 mm. If a template is included with the sink, then everything is simple, but if it is not there, then we do the following.

STAGE 1. Looking for a location

The first task is to decide where it is best to place the sink. Let me explain - in our example, the sink is round 51 (or 49) cm in diameter, and the cabinet itself is 80 cm, therefore, it can be moved to the left or right, or embedded in the center.

When marking the sink, pay special attention to corner version(option 90 gr.) kitchens, since the convenience of approaching the sink depends on your choice.

STAGE 2. How much to retreat from the wall?

Having decided on the location, place the sink on the countertop with the bottom facing up. Now you need to decide how much you need to retreat from the wall. This point is especially important if your sink is 51 cm deep. If such a sink is placed exactly in the middle of the countertop, then there is a high probability that your saw will pass along the front plank of the cabinet (this depends on the design of the cabinet itself). The easiest way is to place a kitchen plinth against the wall and move 1-2 cm away from it. This place will be the outer edge of the sink.

If the cut line still goes along the body of the cabinet, then you need to either pull off the bar of the cabinet, or remove the tabletop from the body, cut it out and put it back in place.

Take a pencil and outline the outer contour of the sink.

STEP 3. Draw a cutting line

Now we need to decide on the line of the cut itself.

To do this, you need to measure the distance from the outer edge of the sink to the fasteners (fastening ears). Usually this size is 1-3 cm, but it may vary for different sinks.

We already have a drawn line of the outer contour of the sink. Now we measure the just measured distance from it into the future sink and draw inner circuit. This is the cutting line.

Stage 4. Ewing

Using a drill, from inside the contour, next to the cut line, we make a through hole. We do it so that the jigsaw blade can pass through.

Use a jigsaw to cut along the contour of the cut. When cutting, do not rush and do not press too hard with a jigsaw.

It is better to cut with a “Clean Cut” blade. If the sink is rectangular, then to prevent chipping, you can use masking tape. When choosing a file, consider the cutting height.

Stage 5. Preparing the cut

After cutting, you need to process the edges of the cut.

We level the cut with coarse sandpaper and try on the sink with fasteners.

If everything is fine, then we clean the saw cut from dust and coat it with silicone.

Silicone will subsequently prevent the tabletop from absorbing moisture and swelling.

Stage 6. Attaching the sink

Usually the sink is attached to a countertop with already installed mixer, since doing this under the sink is extremely inconvenient.

The new sink is equipped with a sealing tape, which we glue along the edge of the sink into a special groove. For greater reliability, you can apply silicone along the edge.

We insert the fasteners into the ears of the sink, with the hooks to the countertop, bend them inward and insert the sink into the cut hole.

We move the structure a little so that the sink sits correctly and tightly. We hook the sink to the countertop with fasteners as shown in the figure and use a screwdriver to pull the sink to the countertop. Don't over tighten the washer.

You should not use a screwdriver to tighten the sink, as it is very easy to unscrew the fastening thread.

You can feel the tightening force with your hand, but some fasteners are very weak in tightening.

• If you have more drink under the sink than you need (but not more than the sink itself), then it is easier to secure it with fastenings if you attach plywood inserts from the inside, at the fastening points. We align some edges of the inserts to the sink at the required distance, and screw the others to the countertop.
• Sometimes sink fasteners work well to attach the structure to a thick countertop, but do not attract it to a thin one. Using the same inserts, you can artificially increase the tabletop at the fastening points.
• If all the fastening lugs on your sink have broken off, you can simply glue it with silicone, placing a weight on it while gluing.
• If you have a sink, but do not have fastenings, then you can buy a kit for fastening the sink in the store. Usually it includes the fasteners themselves and sealing tape.
• It happens that you pull the sink, and the fastenings either move off the edges of the cut or become unbent. In this case, you can screw the fastener to the tabletop with a self-tapping screw and then the fastener will not move out.

That's all. If you have any questions, write.

Regardless of what interior style has been chosen for your apartment, it is important that it includes functional and aesthetic equipment. The kitchen is no exception, since it also needs to be equipped with appliances for a specific purpose. One of the most important places This room is occupied by a sink, since comfort largely depends on it. The stores offer a wide range of these products, so it will not be difficult to choose the option that suits you. But before you go to the store, you need to understand the types of sinks and their features.

Types of sinks and features of their connection

The sink can be installed different ways, which directly depend on the type of product.

• The simplest and most budget-friendly models are overhead sinks. It will not be difficult to install the structure yourself, since it is simply put on a separate pipe. The disadvantage of this installation is the presence of gaps between the cabinet and the sink.

The simplest and cheapest model

• The mortise structure is installed into the tabletop, for which you need to carefully measure and then cut a hole of the appropriate size.

Important! The sink cannot be installed close to a gas stove!

• There are also under-table sinks; they are usually classified as a more expensive segment. This type of sink is mounted below the countertop, so it provides aesthetic appearance and perfect sealing.

An integrated sink looks more expensive and original

How can I install

The recessed design is ideal for floor-standing modules with a single tabletop. An overhead sink is necessary for sets with free-standing cabinets.

The best option would be to install a deep sink in combination with a low faucet. This will prevent water from splashing when washing dishes. You can choose a product made of stainless or enameled steel.

Properly installed kitchen sink

A built-in sink can be mounted either flush or below the level of the countertop. The first option is quite labor-intensive and requires skills and experience, since you will need to remove the tabletop layer under the side. The depth will be equal to the height of the side along with the sealant.

It is very difficult to install a sink below the level of the countertop yourself. It is better to immediately contact specialists. This installation method is usually used when a sink was purchased made of natural or artificial stone, glass and other materials other than stainless steel. If a sink of an unusual shape is used, then its installation must be done according to a paper template, which the manufacturer includes with the product. Installation above the countertop level is described in detail below.

Self-installation may not be of such high quality!

Required Tools

To install a kitchen sink, you will need:

• sealant,
• jigsaw,
• simple pencil,
• drill,
• building level,
• screwdriver,
• screws,
• adjustable wrench,
• fastenings (supplied with the sink).

Inset sink type - step-by-step installation

Advice! If a chip appears during installation, it is enough to cover it with sealant using a rubber spatula.

If installation is carried out using self-tapping screws, do not use any power tools. The installation must be carried out manually in order to feel what voltage is applied to the structure.

The video will help you familiarize yourself with the installation process in more detail.

Video: How to properly cut a hole and embed a sink into a countertop

Features of installation of structures of unusual shapes

If the shell has an unusual shape, but mortise type, its installation will not take much time and effort. It will be enough to use the template included in the kit. The material can be any: steel, stainless steel, plastic, MDF, chipboard. Another thing is integrated sinks, which are mounted below the countertop level. This type of installation is typical for products made of granite, natural stone, plastic or wood. Their shape can be round, oval, square, triangular or abstract. In any case, it is important to ensure perfect sealing and precision when cutting the hole. As a rule, jig milling machines are used to cut them. It is thanks to the possibility of programming such equipment that the accuracy of the cut and the entire trajectory as a whole is ensured.

Remember! The sink should not come into contact with internal parts cabinets, take this into account when choosing a place for the sink.

1. Initially, you need to connect the hoses for hot and cold water. In this case, be sure to use rubber gasket. It must be installed between the nut and the tap to ensure a reliable seal. Rubber seals can be replaced silicone sealant. This way you can increase the service life. To carry out installation to the sewer, you need to take a siphon, insert it into the sink and secure its outlet.

Advice! Use S-shaped siphons.

2. Next, a corrugated pipe or a rigid pipe with an angle is screwed to the siphon, and it is this that is inserted into the drain. Pay attention to the diameter; if it differs, purchase a sealing collar. Finally, check the connections for leaks.

Important! Connect the faucet before installing the sink, otherwise installation will be difficult.

By following the above recommendations, you will be able to connect your kitchen sink without any problems. If everything is done correctly, the sink will last a long time and provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the room. Choose the right location for your plumbing fixtures. Do not place it near the stove and try to make sure that the sink divides the countertop into two parts: for cutting, cleaning food and for serving.

It is difficult to argue with the statement that the kitchen of a modern housewife is the personification of world scientific and technological progress.

An integral element of the work area of ​​all kitchens, along with refrigeration unit and the stove is the sink.

This accessory should be practical, comfortable and functional, and also fit organically into general interior rooms.

With the existing variety of devices, types of execution, materials used and artistic decoration, it is very difficult to choose just one sink model.

When purchasing a sink, you need to consider the following factors:

• area and interior of the room,
• type kitchen furniture,
• number of people living in the house,
• personal preferences of the hostess.

What does a good wash mean?? She must be:

• roomy,
• resistant to aggressive environments,
• temperature changes
• and to mechanical damage.

Dirt and grease should be easily washed off its surface.

An incorrectly selected sink () can turn the process of washing dishes into torture. And this statement is not an exaggeration.

Let it be known to you that most of the tasks in the kitchen, in one way or another, are connected precisely with this household item.

So, it would seem, what could be easier than installing a kitchen sink? But only an amateur can claim that this work can be done easily and quickly.

If you have never done something like this before, you will have to work a little harder and make maximum efforts so that in the future there will be no complaints about your work.

Characteristics by which they differ from each other

For their production, the following raw materials are used:

• ceramics,
• composite materials (artificial stone),
• natural stone (granite, marble, onyx, travertine),
• glass,
• high quality stainless steel.

Everyone has modern models original appearance and a high degree of practicality.

Kitchen sinks are installed in different places. The most common option is near the wall, and the most practical is in the corner of the room.

Sometimes, the sink is mounted on a cabinet standing in the middle of the kitchen. The products have different shapes and sizes, as well as the number and depth of bowls.

The question is how the sink will be installed, must be decided at the design stage appearance premises.

The material for the top board of the table and sink depends on the design style of the kitchen and the financial capabilities of the owners of the house.

Based on the type of installation and conditions of use, sinks are divided into:

How to attach an invoice

Before you begin installing an overmount sink, you need to install all the plumbing fixtures. Since after fixing the structure on the stand, this will be much more difficult to do.

Attention! Upper ends chipboards it is necessary to treat it with silicone, thus creating a water-repellent barrier. This procedure will protect the frame from swelling and deformation.

The overhead sink can be installed in three ways:

If fastening is not provided or a standard fastener is not suitable (due to a defect in the tabletop), then in this case you can use wooden blocks different thicknesses and make the base for the sink yourself.

We insert the finished frame into the body around the perimeter of the sink and secure it with metal corners.

After this, we install the sink with the box on the cabinet. It is attached with inside walls at the same corners.

Sequence of operations

Installing such an accessory, as a rule, does not create problems with the cutout in the tabletop. Even a non-professional can do this job. No special equipment is required for fitting.

This procedure is not expensive; it is applicable for kitchen furniture with a common countertop, which can be made of wood, laminate, granite, plastic, artificial stone.

There are three ways to embed a sink into a countertop:

• exactly at the tabletop level,
• a bit higher,
• a little lower.

In this case, a lot is determined not only by your desire, but also by the configuration of the kit.

Before carrying out work, you need to make sure that there is a reliable water supply to the insertion site and a well-functioning drainage system.
For installation you will need a jigsaw and clear silicone sealant.

Sometimes, along with the sink, you can receive an unexpected surprise - a sink insert template (it acts as its packaging).

Otherwise, the cliché will have to be drawn on the tabletop, attaching the product to it.

Instructions for performing work

The sink can only be used after completely dry silicone (a few hours is enough).

Installation of an integrated sink

This type of sink is one of the most expensive and it is very difficult to install this accessory yourself without the involvement of a specialist.

The main feature of the product is that this accessory forms a single whole with the tabletop.

In order for an integrated sink to be installed efficiently, you need to very accurately make the installation opening and make a good seal.

To implement this plan, coordinate milling machines are used. They ensure the integrity of the cut and high clarity of the trajectory along the course and depth.

Thanks to those who appeared in Lately techniques and new tools, the average person now has the opportunity to independently install a combined sink.

Installation of undermount sinks It is produced in countertops made of hard wood, natural or artificial stone. In this case, the edges of the sink should be located below the height of the surface by the dimensions of its thickness.

The main rule that must be followed when performing all sequential actions: do not rush.

Remember, in this case the law applies:

• Measure seven times and cut once.

Are you planning to connect the sink yourself?? Consider a few nuances:

• instead of rubber seals use silicone sealant.
  It will provide a tight fit and fill all small cracks and gaps;
• It is better to connect heavy products (sinks made of natural and artificial stone) with a partner, this way you will be able to avoid falling and damage to the sink;
• All fastenings must be installed exclusively by hand.

If you follow all the simple instructions, the home owner can do the work of installing a sink into a countertop with his own hands without the help of a specialist.

Watch the video to see how to install a sink and countertop with your own hands.

Industry furniture production provides a huge number to choose from various furniture for kitchen. Sometimes a dishwasher is offered separately and is installed by the buyer independently. This does not require any special knowledge or skills.

To make a hole correctly, you need the simplest tool. The question of how to cut a countertop for a sink is not very difficult. However, if you do not follow certain installation requirements, the installed equipment can be damaged.

The sequence and manipulations performed are similar to cutting a hole in chipboard.

To make a hole correctly, you need the simplest tool.

It's better to do it on outdoors, since there will be a lot of dust during the sawing process.

Relative to level work surface The sink can be installed in the following ways.

1. Below the table top. This arrangement looks very impressive, but will additionally require the use of a special tool. The sink itself must have a certain form. In this case, it is attached from below using special fasteners. They are usually sold as a set. The open end must be impregnated with a water-repellent agent. At the same time, it must have sufficient thickness.
2. On the same level. In this situation, it is very important to correctly make the required recess equal to the thickness of the side. It should be perfect around the entire perimeter of the sink being installed.
3. Above tabletop level. For this type of installation you need the simplest tool. Special Effort will not be required for this installation.

You will need to wear protective gloves on your hands, and protect your face with a special transparent mask.

Sometimes a dishwasher is offered separately and is installed by the buyer independently.

The sealant is used to prevent moisture from entering the areas of contact between the sink and the countertop. Water can greatly damage chipboard. For different surfaces its own sealant is intended. When working with artificial stone Only silicone is used. Sealants containing alcohol are more often used for wood and plastic.

If you decide to cut a hole in the countertop for the sink yourself, you will need a special tool - a grinder with a diamond wheel.

Using a sealant not only prevents unwanted water penetration. This also serves as additional strength to the connection.

If the sink is purchased separately and requires installation, it is advisable to entrust this work to professionals.

Required tools:

• electric drill
• electric jigsaw
• wood drill with a diameter of 10 mm.
• set of wrenches
• brush
• adjustable wrench
• rasp
• screwdriver

Before cutting a hole in the countertop for the sink, mark the required hole. To do this, a template is made from cardboard or thick paper. Some manufacturers and manufacturers of sinks include a template with the product itself. If you have chosen the option of installing on a tabletop and the sides are of sufficient width, you can mark without a template. For this, the sink is used as a template. The upper surface is applied to the plane and traced along the contour with a marker or pencil. For ease of installation, it is advisable to remove the tabletop. Having stepped back 0.5 - 1 cm from the drawn line, a working contour is drawn along which the cut is made.

It will look more solid, but it will be more difficult to install a sink into it yourself.

Having marked the cut line, the template is removed and you can begin the process of cutting out the place for washing. A drill is used to drill a place for an electric jigsaw file, approximately 10 mm in diameter. For a quadrangular or triangular sink, holes are made in all corners. If the product has a round or oval shape, one will be enough for the job.

Installing a sink in a countertop made of wood or chipboard is not difficult if you have the required tools and basic handling skills.

The hole and cut are made from the side of the laminate, this will prevent it from chipping. Use a jigsaw to carefully cut out the required hole along the drawn contour. The electric jigsaw must be pressed firmly against the surface. The saw blade should go exactly at a right angle.

The sink is covered with a sealing tape supplied with the product.

The inner part being cut must be supported while doing this work. Or position the tabletop so that when cutting is completed, this part does not fall. With a sharp separation of the remaining and removed parts laminated coating may crack. Or a part will break off from the chipboard.

You can use a drill with a special drill - a furniture crown, just immediately take a drill of the required diameter.

If there is no room for such an arrangement, or the tabletop has not been removed, use construction tape. Sawing is done in this case with stops. A 10-15 cm cut is made, which is then taped on both sides.

A drain is mounted to the bowl and, if provided for by the design, a mixer ( water tap).

After the cutting is completed, the sink is first tried on. It should fit freely, but the gap should not be large. If it fits too tightly, you should widen the installation site with a rasp or jigsaw.

Having marked the cut line, the template is removed and you can begin the process of cutting out the place for washing.

Now you should carefully “sand” the inner end to which the sink will adjoin. This is done with fine-grit sandpaper. The resulting dust is removed and applied to the contact area using a brush. thin layer sealant.

For ease of installation, it is advisable to remove the tabletop.

Installation of sink and connection of communications

A drain and, if provided for by the design, a mixer (water tap) are mounted to the bowl. All gaskets are installed in the required sequence. Typically, the layout of the gaskets is indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging of the mixer and drain siphon. Threaded connections stretch well wrenches or, if necessary, with an adjustable wrench.

When purchasing kitchen furniture with such a surface, it is advisable to already have ready product, which will only require connection to the water supply and sewerage system.

If the structure on which installation is planned does not have holes for water supply and sewerage, they should be cut out. They are done in the same way as for washing. Drilled with a drill and electric jigsaw an opening of the required size is cut out. You can use a drill with a special drill - a furniture crown, just immediately take a drill of the required diameter.

For this, the sink is used as a template.

The sink is covered with a sealing tape supplied with the product. A small gap is left from the edge, which is subsequently filled with sealant. Fastenings are being installed.

Some manufacturers and manufacturers of sinks include a template with the product itself.

Reapply the sealant to the contact areas and let it dry a little, 2-3 minutes. Place the product in place and tighten the fasteners. Secure the tabletop together with it in its place and connect the water hoses. Connect the drain. Once again, go over the joints with sealant, the excess must be removed.

Before cutting a hole in the countertop for the sink, mark the required hole.

Installing a sink in a structure made of other materials

Installing a sink in a countertop made of wood or chipboard is not difficult if you have the required tools and basic handling skills. A countertop made of artificial or natural stone installed in the food preparation area will be more durable. It will look more solid, but it will be more difficult to install a sink into it yourself.

The use of sealant not only prevents unwanted water penetration

When purchasing kitchen furniture with such a surface, it is advisable to have a ready-made product that will only require connection to the water supply and sewerage system.

Sealants containing alcohol are more often used for wood and plastic.

If the sink is purchased separately and requires installation, it is advisable to entrust this work to professionals. In a stone processing workshop, craftsmen will perform the required work without damaging the surface. To do this, they have the appropriate skills and have the entire set of necessary tools.

There is a different sealant for different surfaces.

If you decide to cut a hole in the countertop for the sink yourself, you will need a special tool - a grinder with a diamond wheel. Great care is required when working with this tool. You will need to wear protective gloves on your hands, and protect your face with a special transparent mask.

The sealant is used to prevent moisture from entering the areas of contact between the sink and the countertop.

It is better to do this outdoors, as there will be a lot of dust during the sawing process. The sequence and manipulations performed are similar to cutting a hole in chipboard.

The location for the cutout is selected taking into account minimum distance for draining water into the sewer and connecting the water supply.

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