!44: What to Consider When Installing a Bathroom Sink

!±8± What to Consider When Installing a Bathroom Sink

You have looked at the huge selection of bathroom sinks available and chosen one. Now you are ready to fit your bathroom sink. Here are four things to consider for the installation.

1. Do it Yourself?

Are you experienced in installing bathroom fixtures and dealing with plumbing and pipes or would you do better to pay the money to use a professional bathroom fitter. Even if you have not previously installed a bathroom sink you may be able to manage the work yourself if you are generally handy around the home and follow some guidelines, however do not tackle it if it's your first DIY job. Stick to minor jobs like putting up shelves and changing fuses first!

2. Where to Instal Your Sink

You probably know where you want to place your bathroom sink. The easiest place, if you are instaling a replacement is of course exactly where the old one was - all the plumbing will be there.

If you are planning a new bathroom remember to include plenty of clearance around the sink so that you can comfortably bend over it to wash your face or hair or brush your teeth.

Also think about how high to position your sink. If you are a bit taller than average put a wall-mounted sink slightly higher than usual and if you are installing a pedestal sink you may want to raise it a little by creating a small platform underneath. Just a couple of inches can make a difference when you are bending over a sink. Of course, if others are going to use the sink you may have to compromise but generally a couple of inches does not make much difference to them but a lot of difference to you.

3. Splashing Water

No matter how careful you are when you have a bathroom sink, water will get splashed about. Make sure that surrounding surfaces such as the vanity unit in which you are installing your sink and the flooring are able to cope with that. Also protect the wall behind the sink with wall tiling. It does not have to be wall to ceiling tiling - just a few tiles will avoid damage to the walls if necessary.

4. Consider a Mirror and Lighting

A sink needs a mirror above it if it is to be used for shaving or putting on make up and both these activities need good lighting. Consider a mirror which has lighting incorporated as there are some lovely designs available in styles to match every décor.