Sinks, essentially in one page

Sinks, essentially in one page

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Location of the sink: internal or external?

A sink can be useful in different places:

kitchen sink: with the cook, it's one of the most important part of this pole
laundry sink: it lets you hand wash delicates, cleaning stains before washing machine or muddy shoes,
outdoor sink: in the garden, a sink can be used to water or to establish a water practice for dining on the terrace
sink camper: traveling too, the sink is indispensable. The new camping-car is already equipped with a sink, but after several years of use, it is to change.

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Materials for sinks: something for everyone!

The sinks can be supplied in different materials:

stainless steel sink: modern, durable and aesthetic,
ceramic sink more traditional, fits perfectly in a rustic kitchen,
resin sink: a sink resin is a good alternative between stainless steel and heavier materials,
stone sink: the choice revolves around three types of stones with sink sandstone sink granite and natural stone sink,
polished concrete sink: trendy, polished concrete comes decorate homes from floor to ceiling,
Glass Sink: still rare in the hexagon and quite expensive but very attractive ...

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Type sinks: pose, size and shape

The sinks are distinguished not only by their material production, but also:

their installation type,
their sizes and shapes.

Provision of sink: to or built

A sink can be installed in two ways:

sink to ask: rarest model on the market, install wherever you want on condition of having an inlet pipe and water drainage in the area,
built-in sink: the most common model in the market, it is housed in a cabinet for this purpose in a kitchen.

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Sink size: a tray or two?

The dimensions of the sink depends on the place you have in your kitchen, laundry room or in your camper! For size, there are two models of sinks:

2 sinks: allows you to do the dishes comfortably larger than the small tank model
1 bowl sink, ideal for small kitchens or kitchens equipped with dishwashers.

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Specific forms of sinks: round corner

Choice, that of form. Usually square or rectangular, the sink can also adopt unique and ideal forms in certain types of configuration:

sink angle: to save space in the room,
round sink: not only reserved for the bathroom, the round sink made ​​its debut in the kitchen ...

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Plumbing sink faucet and drain

A sink is always equipped with a tap. Manufacturers offer different types of faucets for the sink:

Sink faucet: it consists of a blender or mixer base topped with a beak, each nose is different depending on the style of the sink and the needs of its user,
sink mixer: the traditional valve with two hot water and cold water handles, the user is to adjust the water temperature by turning the two buttons,
sink mixer: it has only one lever to adjust the water flow and temperature with one hand,
shower sink: a useful accessory in a kitchen especially as a professional. It is used to supply water containers too large to fit in the tank.

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Sink drain: drain, siphon, mill ...

In addition to the valve, the sink must be equipped with a drainage system which includes several elements:

bung sink: the movable member is located in the central hole of the tank, between the plug and the siphon,
siphon sink: a water seal is a water discharge system into a cone shape. It is hidden under the sink and is connected to the drain,
mill sink: a sink device is an optional grinder for shredding the debris falling from the tank to the drain.

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Installation sinks: by the physical setting

There are three ways to install a sink: the pose, the embedded or integrated. Installing a sink is easy and requires no special skills.

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Under the sink: furniture, storage, trash ...?

The space under the sink is not easy to use because the evacuation of the sink is an important part? However, it is possible to put this space to good use. Here are several solutions;

sink cabinet: it can hide connections sink, cabinet matches the furniture in the room,
Under-sink storage: there are clever storage to use this space
bin under the sink: concealed the trash under the sink is common in kitchens,
under sink water heater: it can receive hot water for dishes quickly without spilling the water too long.

Maintenance of sinks: regular gestures

To keep a good sink is operating and avoid any leaks, we must maintain it:

clean sink: there are different products to use depending on the type of material (steel, ceramic, stone, resin ...)
Sink leads: a clogged sink is never far from brilliant, dirty and smelly water rises and stays inside the tank. Immediate action is needed to dissolve the plug.

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Prices sink: for every budget

The price of a conventional sink varies between € 30 and € 5,000 depending on the size, shape and the material used in its design.