Shell – one of the main elements of the furnishings of the bathroom. Choosing a sink is not so simple, given the variety that such models are presented. What should be paid to, and what criteria can be called the main when choosing a high -quality, reliable and comfortable shell?
Types of bathroom shells
All the shells that the customers of the Classy plumbing store plumbing plumbing-online offers the choice.ru, can be divided into several categories, depending on the installation method:
Consoles – such shells are fixed on the wall using brackets. Sewer and water pipes are masked in the wall, so they do not spoil the appearance of the bathroom, do not bring disharmony into it. Consoles are often installed on the cabinets
Models of the type “tulip” – shells installed on a pedestal in which the eyeliner is hidden. Such shells are very practical, because in the process of their installation it is not necessary to perform complex, costly construction work necessary for masking communications in the wall. “Tulips” – the optimal solution for small bathrooms
Built -in shells are a practical solution that allows you to save a useful area of the bathroom: under such a sink you can equip a place to store various little things. Complete with such shells are wooden, stone or plastic countertops.
Production material
Shells are made of various materials, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. Among the most popular and common materials:
Plumbing porcelain
Plumbing faience.
Outwardly, they practically do not differ from each other, which cannot be said about their practical properties. So, porcelain sinks have a number of advantages over faience analogues, and therefore they are more expensive. The main advantages of porcelain include its high density, resistance to damage, and ease of care. Porcelain is environmentally friendly material. If we talk about faience, then this is porous material, so it quickly and often gets dirty. Pollution from the surface of the faience sink are removed with a certain difficulty.
Also, the bathroom shells are made of the following materials:
Marble – artificial or natural. Washbuilders from such materials look elegant, respectable. They are distinguished by impressive weight and high cost – if we are talking about natural stone models. It is difficult to care for them: the material is porous, and pollution on its surface often appears. Artificial marble shells are cheaper, are more resistant to damage. Caring for them is simpler than for natural stone models
Metal – as a rule, it is stainless steel. The material is known for its durability. Metal shells are convenient in care, but do not differ in resistance to mechanical damage – scratches often appear on their surface, stains from water
Glass – shells from this material look very exquisite, but it is difficult to call them practical. They require thorough and regular care. In addition, they need especially careful circulation
Wood – washbasins from this material are a kind of exotic. They are very expensive, but, of course, decorate the interior of the bathroom. The tree is subjected to special processing, due to which its surface acquires practical properties inherent in plastic
Modern composite materials – they are based on a filler in the form of quartz or granite powder. The functions of the connecting element are performed by acrylic. Sinks from composite materials are convenient, ease of care, strength, resistance to chemical compounds, high temperatures.
Based on materials from Santehnika-ONLINE