Washing machines have become the usual phenomenon in our apartments for quite a long time, but the problem of their placement is still relevant to this day. Holders of private houses or free-plan apartments can equip the laundry in their home and comfortably accommodate all accessories for washing, ironing and drying linen. Those who live in standard city apartments have to go on a variety of tricks in search of a place to install a washing machine.
Most often, these places become a bathroom or kitchen. Moreover, the kitchen area is not the most suitable place for the washing machine, since all the pleasure of food intake in the circle of the family will be disturbed by noise, hum and vibrations published by the device. The bathroom for installing "Washing" is most suitable, since in this room we spend not so much time, and the sounds of the working washing machine will not interfere with us.
However, most often the bathroom does not boast a large area, and it is not easy to find an extra square meter for a washing machine. That is why designers and designers are constantly in finding new solutions. Today, the washing machine can be installed under the sink or embed into the closet. One of the most interesting decisions is to establish an aggregate under the tabletop.
Requirements
- All necessary communications should be summed up to the place of installation of the washing machine, namely, electricity (the presence of a moisture socket is a prerequisite), water pipes and sewage production.
- The height of the countertop must be a few centimeters more than the height of the washing machine. This condition must be observed for the convenience of mounting, repair and for normal operation of the aggregate.
- Special attention should be paid to the selection of the material from which the tabletop is made. The ideal solution is a natural or artificial stone. The material should be resistant to moisture, temperature drops and mechanical effects.
- Not every washing machine is suitable for installation under the worktop. The device must be quite narrow, otherwise it will perform from the table top, which looks not very aesthetic. In addition, for this method of installation, only washing machines with front loading are suitable.
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pros
- The countertop makes it possible to use space over the washing machine. It can be taken under cosmetics, shampoos and towels. And if the place for storing hygienic accessories is already provided, you can put a vase with flowers on the worktop, the original lamp, candles and any other decor elements.
- The countertop serves for a washing machine with reliable protection against mechanical damage and other influences. Heavy items set on the "Washingle" can damage the work of the unit, but the countertop will calmly solve the load. In addition, the tabletop will save the device from the spilled water or detergent.
- Finally, the long countertop allows you to make an entire room in a single style. A beautiful tabletop will serve as a unifying element for all interior elements of the bathroom, including plumbing, household appliances and furniture.
Minuses
- The worktop and the washing machine must be selected, taking into account the characteristics of each other. Not only dimensions should be taken into account, but also technical features (for example, the type of loading) of the washing machine. Therefore, look at the models of washing machines intended for embedding. In addition, furniture and household appliances should be combined by style and color scheme.
- If you buy a tabletop from a natural or artificial stone - it will cost you quite expensive. And other options, although they will cost much cheaper, look at all impressive. However, you can build a beautiful and durable countertop with your own hands. About how to do it, read just below.
Views
Depending on the installation method, you can highlight the following types of tabletops for the bathroom:
- Suspended - attach to the wall using brackets;
- Outdoor - mounted on the floor with the help of support legs.
Also, the tabletops for the bathroom differ in the type of construction:
- Allolished models are a worktop connected to a sink into a single integer. Made, as a rule, from marble of natural or artificial origin. Allolished countertops are not only very beautiful, but also easy to operate. The disadvantage of such models is large dimensions and a high price.
- Equipped built-in sink countertops are very practical and functional. The main advantage of such models is modularity, since in addition to the washbasin, the countertop can be equipped with hygiene storage boxes.
- The table tops are equipped with an overlade washbasin look really effectively. The sink, put on the worktop looks like an old vase for washing or as a floral petal. In this case, usually ordered washbasins from stone or glass.
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FEATURES OF MONTAGE
There are several rules that cannot be ignored when installing a washing machine under the table top in the bathroom.
- It is very important to correctly produce measurements. It is better to measure the washing machine and the countertop several times so that in the installation process it was not necessary to redo everything in an urgent order.
- By installing a washing machine, use the construction level. Adjustable legs will help to give a "washer" optimal position. Avoid strong vibrations and, as a result, possible damage to the countertops, will help special rubber lining on the legs of the washing machine.
- Special attention is paid to the connection of the unit to the plumbing pipes and the release of sewage. If the machine is installed under the sink, then you will need a special siphon.
Tabletop of plasterboard do it yourself
- As in most cases, work is starting from measurements. Armed with a construction meter and pencil, we determine the size of the future table top.
- Based on the measurements, we collect the framework of the countertops. It is best for this purpose a special metal profile for drywall.
- Then cut the composite parts of the future design from the drywall. At the same time, at the top of the table, you need to cut a hole under the sink. Another same form should be cut out of plywood.
- Mount to the wall two brackets that will hold the design.
- On the brackets at first fix the shape of plywood, then the drywall with a neckline under the sink. From the bottom, a solid form of plasterboard is mounted.
- Now you need to make an end of the countertop from the gypsumocarter strips. So that the end turns out smoothly curved, along the entire length of the drywall, make cuts every 10 mm.
- The collected design should be projected and sharpened. In order for the countertop, water and steam and steam are not terrible, process it with a sealing composition.
- One of the best finishes of such a countertop will be a ceramic mosaic. Mosaic elements are attached to special glue, and the seams between them are filled with moisture-resistant grout.
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