How to choose a sink over a washing machine?

In small bathrooms it is difficult to arrange all the necessary fixtures and furniture. Owners have to plan how to place a shower stall, a washing machine, a washbasin, shelves, and lockers for clothes in three to four square meters. Installing a sink above the automatic machine helps save space. It looks very modern and unusual; residents of small apartments are increasingly resorting to this solution. Let's figure out what nuances should be taken into account when choosing a sink.

People confuse the width of the side with the height of the sink

When bringing your idea to life, it is important to choose the right sink for installation above the washing machine. It would seem, what pitfalls could there be? In fact, without understanding the nuances, you can get seriously burned when buying a sink.

The vast majority of manufacturers of sinks for automatic machines indicate in the description the height of the product, which is essentially the width of the side of the sink.

In fact, the lower edge of the bowl retreats from the border of the rim by another 15 cm. If we add to this value the size of a small siphon, approximately 7 cm, we get a final “indentation” from the lid of the washing machine of at least 22 centimeters. You should not think that the sink height declared by the manufacturer corresponds to the distance from the “top” of the machine to the edge of the sink. In reality, instead of 10 cm, you will have to retreat an additional two dozen centimeters, and plumbing sellers usually do not warn about this.

If you don’t know about this nuance, the picture of a spectacular washbasin imagined in your head will never become a reality.By missing 22 extra centimeters from the calculation, you can end up with an unsightly structure placed too high.

When you think about a design project for your bathroom and start implementing it, it is better to first buy a sink. In most cases, people first choose an automatic machine, and only then a car wash. In such a situation, due to the slightly greater depth of the washer, it may not be possible to install the washbasin as planned. The bowl will be too high, the faucet will be too far away, so washing your hands and brushing your teeth can be a real problem.

There are many beautiful pictures on the Internet in which the sink is practically lying on top of the machine. It is almost impossible to do the job this way in reality due to the large depth of the washing bowl. You can solve the problem by purchasing a sink made specifically to “fit” above the washing machine.

Looking for a suitable sink

A standard sink, the drain hole of which is located in the center, is not suitable for installation above the washing machine. Special “water lily” sinks are installed above the automatic machine, the drain and siphon of which are located in the back or side wall of the bowl. Thanks to such a significant difference, the plumbing fixtures will look impressive and organic in the room.

An excellent option would be the PAA Claro flat sink from a Latvian manufacturer. This model is designed specifically for installation above standard washing machines. The depth of the bowl is only 6 cm, and the total height of the structure does not exceed 9 cm. Unlike other offers on the sanitary equipment market, the stated dimensions of PAA Claro correspond to reality.The siphon is not placed under the washbasin, but on the side and behind, which allows you to avoid “stealing” extra centimeters between the appliances and the sink.

The sink will organically fit into a bathroom decorated in any style. An interesting feature of PAA Claro is a removable soap dish made of liquid stone, covering the drain hole. By choosing this ergonomic and modern model, you don’t have to worry that the sink will be too high. This is the case when the plumbing fixtures “lie” on the washing machine, creating the feeling of a single structure.

Having chosen a Latvian development, you will not have to give up a standard washing machine in favor of compact equipment.

PAA Claro plumbing fixtures can be placed above a conventional automatic machine with a depth of 47-48 cm, and this is full-size equipment with a fairly spacious drum, which is important for large families. Therefore, if you are planning to install a sink above a washing machine, it makes sense to read reviews about the PAA Claro product. Users are satisfied with their choice and continue to enjoy the stylish and modern sink.

Questions from buyers

The PAA Claro sink looks so good above the washing machine that many people want to buy it for their apartment. To dispel any last doubts, here are some popular questions asked by people interested in a washbasin. Perhaps this information will help in your choice.

Question: Is the sink really only 9 cm above the washing machine? Is there a catch here that the manufacturer is keeping silent about?

Answer: really 9 cm and not a millimeter more. The depth of the bowl is only 6 cm, the drain is located in the rear part, that is, the siphon is not located under the sink, but at the back of the machine. Therefore, there is no catch, everything is designed for the convenience of users.

Question: the seller’s website says that the maximum depth of the washing machine should not exceed 47 cm. Is it possible to place slightly larger equipment under the sink?

Answer: the depth of the sink itself is 60 cm, and 13 cm of it, in the back, is allocated for installing a siphon. Therefore, 47 cm is the ideal depth to place the machine flush with the sink. It is possible to install a bowl on a washing machine that occupies 50 cm, but in this case the equipment will protrude under the washbasin and get in the way, and here the issue of comfort and aesthetics will arise.

Question: The manufacturer indicates the dimensions of PAA Claro 60 by 60 cm. Is the sink suitable for a washing machine 80 cm wide?

Answer: This is not an obstacle to installing a sink. The mounting brackets are located in the gap between the machine and the wall, so a wide machine will not interfere with installation.

Question: does water splash from such a shallow sink?

Answer: the depth of the sink is quite sufficient so as not to splash everything around. If you install a faucet with a good aerator that softens the flow of water, then problems will definitely not arise.

Question: is it convenient to wash your hands in such a shallow bowl?

Answer: if you install a high mixer, you will be able to wash your hands up to your elbows. This is verified information - PAA Claro has been repeatedly installed in cafe kitchens.

Question: does water have time to drain through such a small siphon?

Answer: there will definitely be no problems with this - the siphon copes with its task one hundred percent, even when draining water from the automatic machine and using the sink at the same time.

Question: Can you tell me the exact dimensions of the sink?

Answer: PAA Claro dimensions are 60 cm by 60 cm, height 9 cm.You may also be interested in the distance from the center of the drain hole to the back wall of the sink - 8.5 cm, or to the right edge of the sink - 10 cm.

Question: Will any faucet fit the sink or just a specific one?

Answer: the user selects the mixer at his own discretion. It can be compact or elongated, as is convenient for family members.

Question: What material is the sink made of?

Answer: from liquid stone. It is obtained by mixing polymer resin and mineral marble powder. As a result of baking, a dense stone mass is formed that is impervious to chemical compounds. The surface of the bowl is covered with gelcoat; this is an additional protective layer that increases the wear resistance of the sink.

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