Sink without a tap hole: merits and demerits

The sink in the bathroom is considered important, sometimes even the main element of the interior. To diversify its design, many began to use a sink without a hole for the mixer. It belongs to the designer plumbing and includes elements of decorativeness and functionality. Smoothness and elegance, wholeness with a perfectly flat surface - features modern interior with a touch of luxury.

Shell shape

The washbasin without a tap hole has, it seems, a simple form. There is nothing superfluous. But with close examination it turns out that everything is the opposite. It has a complicated design. In some models there are no holes at all, the exception is the drain, but it is sometimes well masked.

The sink may be a bill of lading with the presence of a small rim that covers its joint and the joint of the countertop.

The second option, when the shell is mounted under the countertop, closing the joint.

The most ideal from a hygienic point of view is the one-piece sink made of glass. Since there are no seams, dirt on it just does not accumulate.

To protect the bathroom from water spray, you need to choose larger models.

Where is the mixer located

Many manufacturers produce washbasins that have holes for mixers. But in modern design, the new model is preferred. This is a washbasin without a tap hole. For them it is envisaged to use built-in mixers, the characteristic feature of which is the presence of an elongated spout. Mixers can be installed on a wall, countertop, on the floor.

The mechanism of wall mixers is completely hidden in the wall. From the outside, only the valve for turning on the water and the spout are located.

Also for water supply, you can use a different kind of mixer, which is installed on the countertop. It is necessary that the spout of the mixer in height corresponds to the side of the shell.

At expensive sinks very rarely there is an aperture under the amalgamator. It can be installed even on the floor near the washbasin.

Manufacturers

The washbasin in the bathroom without a tap hole for the mixer, though sold in the salons of our country's sanitary ware, but similar models are produced by the leading manufacturers of sanitary ware in Europe. Thanks to their cooperation with world-class designers, new models of shells are created that have more perfect shapes.

Overflow system

To prevent overflow of water from the sink, designers and designers of manufacturing companies are developing new solutions.

There are three versions of the overflow system:

• In the first case, when the water in the sink reaches a certain level, the drain hole will open automatically.
• In the second variant, the use of an integrated siphon is envisaged. It is connected to a drain pipe. If the drain hole is closed, the water entering the washbasin rises in the siphon. Having reached a certain level, the water flows into the sewer system, pouring through the partition.
• In the following case, an unclosable drain valve is fitted to the sink. And worry that there will be an overflow, it is not necessary.

Pros and cons

A washbasin without a tap hole has both advantages and disadvantages.

The lack of such shells is some inconvenience in the installation. After all, for the installation of pipes it will be necessary to cut the walls.

Their advantage is that when used, water does not fall under the mixer, which eliminates the wear of the gasket, which is located between the sink and the spout. They do not get so dirty, as in ordinary washbasins, dirt accumulates between the mixer and the sink.

Thanks to this design, the bathroom will look stylish and fashionable.

A washbasin without a tap hole for use should be branded, not counterfeit. And for its installation it is necessary to apply to specialists in this area.