Functional products are created taking into account a large number of parameters and are distinguished by aesthetics. Buying sinks that already have a hole for the faucet. You can buy a model that harmonizes with the design of the room and is already “ready” to form a single ensemble with a kitchen set. When choosing inexpensive option This may not be possible, and you will have to take care of creating additional characteristics yourself.
Advantages of choosing a sink
The most famous among ordinary people are sinks made of stainless steel. At the same time, both left and right designs are known, differing in the location of the bowl. In many ways, such models are good due to their durability, but most often sinks of this type are produced without a hole for the mixer. Isn't it that hard to do it yourself? You are wrong!
Regardless of the manufacturer's brand the right option For purchase you get a sink that is completely ready for installation. That's why:
- The hole in the sink for the mixer can be made if you have certain skills. Otherwise, you can not only significantly worsen the appearance of the structure, but completely make it unsuitable for further use;
- The diameter of the hole for the mixer must exactly match the mixer model. With absence necessary tools, this can be difficult to achieve;
- The operation requires a punch, the price of which ranges from $50 to $100. A person who decides to buy a budget sink and faucet will not spend money on a rare task;
- Selecting a product that matches the design of the room and stylistic decision kitchen set, requires knowledge of characteristics, classification or even care features. Most of the listed parameters are simply not needed when choosing a model that does not require a hole for a washbasin faucet.
Of course, we can categorically state that sinks with a hole for a faucet cannot be better than their analogues. For example, people who want to save on buying a bowl are given the opportunity use the services of a plumber.
The price of the work, however, is no more than $3 per operation and includes the creation of the number of holes that is necessary specifically for you. A neat hole for the rod and die can be achieved in just a few minutes.
Hole for sink faucet
The rule is the same for all sinks: the higher, the deeper the bowl should be. When choosing an arc-shaped faucet, flat models are not recommended. Such designs are more suitable for mixers of small height and become good option If necessary, arrange a small corner. When choosing a design for the kitchen, it is also important to consider the following:
- The sink should be of such a shape that the stream of water would fall exactly on the bottom of the bowl even at full pressure (a narrow sink is not the best option);
- When installing a sink on a countertop, a quality choice would be a faucet model with a high counter;
- The angle of incidence of the jet is quite rarely equal to 90 degrees, so the distance from the counter to the side of the sink should be taken into account;
- The number of holes required in the design determines whether a wall-hung sink can be purchased. Or a product installed on a tabletop (the model can be presented with one or three holes).
Another criterion for choosing a product is the design of the mixer. Read on to find out how to choose a model.
Design of faucets and sinks: which option will be optimal
- With retractable hose. This option is suitable for small rooms or small shells. If you choose a deep bowl, the “mobile” hose will significantly expand the range of possibilities for using the mixer in the kitchen;
- From the same collection. It is considered one of the simplest and also quick options, in which the selection of elements has already been done for you. In this case, you not only receive a set made in the same style, but devices with similar technical parameters. Large manufacturers, however, include in the data sheets of models optimal schemes installation and also indicate the recommended distance from the mixer to the sides of the bowl;
- Products different collections. This option is suitable when purchasing, for example, a round sink, or a model of a non-standard shape. In this case, the best way becomes a visual combination that can be done right in the store.
And finally, searching for a specific brand of faucet. In situations where there are preferences for a certain one, we recommend selecting products using the compatibility table. This opportunity can be available in any online store, subject to the range of plumbing fixtures from different manufacturers.
Some services also provide ready-made solutions, having previously selected faucets and sinks for the buyer according to parameters such as: style, characteristics, sizes, shape, operation options, etc. This not only allows you to quickly find the ideal solution.
If you want to buy all the structural elements in a specialized store and lack the skills to make the right decision, the best way to solve the problem is to use a consultant. The seller will not only offer items that are optimal for your kitchen, but will also give the necessary recommendations on selection, installation, operation, etc.
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21-11-2007, 21:32
21-11-2007, 21:37
We bought a granite type mortise sink with a drain. Today we had a kitchen installed. There was no hole for the faucet in the sink. The installer refused to pierce it. As a result, we are now sitting without water in the kitchen!
Does anyone know how to make a hole like this for a faucet?
Return the sink and buy another one. How did you even buy it without a hole?!
21-11-2007, 21:42
The sink can be designed to use wall-mounted mixer, then the hole is not needed.
Or maybe there is supposed to be a hole in the countertop - that’s how it is with us, but we have a sink for under-counter installation, isn’t yours like that?
Does it actually have sides?
Poor Klava
21-11-2007, 21:43
21-11-2007, 22:15
Buy a special guillatine in the store, or draw a circle on the sink smaller than the base of the mixer and use a thin drill to go around the circle. Drill holes as close to each other as possible, then punch them with a chisel between the holes.
Don't scare the man, what does the guillotine have to do with it? What should I cut off with it?? Maybe they meant a clamp? Only she is not needed.
If you decide to drill (although why is this necessary: either change the sink for another one? desired design, or drill the tabletop), then buy a core drill (hollow cylindrical) of the required diameter. You will do everything in one pass, without any small holes, which are unlikely to be handled accurately without skill.
Heron
22-11-2007, 02:10
There on the sink (meaning BLANCO) there is a space allocated for a hole for the faucet. It is not specially punched so that the sink can be installed with the wing both to the left and to the right. (accordingly, these places are highlighted symmetrically on both sides)
Those. As I understand it, there is no need to draw anything, there is a green sticker in the place where you need to punch it.
If this can be done with a core drill, then that’s great, we’ll try to buy one tomorrow. Or maybe we can just hit this place with a chisel?! Will it come out?
22-11-2007, 09:55
When we bought a sink, the store offered us to immediately punch a hole for 200 rubles.
22-11-2007, 10:15
In Blanco sinks, the hole for the faucet is simply knocked out. In these places the stone is specially made thinner. But I don’t recommend trying to drill a hole in a place not intended for a faucet.
22-11-2007, 10:45
Of course, if there is room for holes, then no drill is needed, the instructions say. told how to knock him out.
22-11-2007, 11:11
We had this hole made immediately upon purchase. They asked how the sink would stand.
22-11-2007, 20:56
There should be two places for holes, depending on which direction you turn the wing and knock it out.
and also, they are marked with stickers
Heron
23-11-2007, 00:09
The only question was how to knock it out! What kind of tool to use so as not to break the sink?
By the way, I found out that the hole can be knocked out at the Blanco service center. Costs 200r. This is in the Lesnaya metropolitan area.
23-11-2007, 19:20
Does anyone know how to make a hole like this for a faucet?
Here's your question. Everyone answers it for you.
In general, your installer is, of course, strange. Ours installed the sink and punched this hole without any problems.
26-11-2007, 19:55
Thanks to all!
Development of events.
Friday morning. I took the sink to a nearby store to have a hole made. They said it would cost 300 rubles.
Friday evening. The foreman calls on his cell phone: “I didn’t do a damn thing! I didn’t have time! Now it’s only on Monday!”
Saturday morning. I go to the store and pick up the sink. Heavy, dog...
Saturday evening. The sink is in its place in the kitchen. I'm near. In my hands I have a drill bit d=10 with a pobedit tip..php?u=72)) to confirm the operation.
A minute later. Confirmation received. Hit! The hole is ready. Although not round. A dozen more weaker blows, tapping with a hammer, grinding with a file. There is a hole.
Sunday evening. The sink is installed on silicone sealant, the mixer is installed and connected, drain, overflow, etc. - too. I’m sitting on the floor, sorting out all sorts of papers from the kitchen: installation instructions, operating instructions, warranty cards, etc.
“These figures,” I say, “couldn’t write in Russian!”
I read aloud in English to my wife (and myself). Guide to installing a sink... Point five: “in some cases the following operations may be necessary.” A sticker is drawn, a drill, a hammer, it is written that you need to hit the sticker several times... In short, the exact sequence that I followed is given!
They laughed for a long time. Sometimes it helps to read the instructions.
The trauma industry is full of people who thought they didn't need insurance. And the stores are full of sinks that do not have holes for installing a faucet. And not a single sink that has two holes to accommodate two faucets, one for each hole. This is understandable. Why install two faucets in one sink?
And if from time to time it seems to you that you are the only hole in the sink and you feel lonely on the island limited by its outer, smooth ceramic edges, then who will understand this, and who can you tell about it, hoping at least that you will they listen, not to mention sympathy and understanding?
It seems to me that two holes in the sink for a faucet would be too many, and none would be too few. Therefore, today we will talk about how to drill only one hole in the sink. IN ceramic sink, which has not had a single hole for installing a faucet since the day it was born, if only sinks have such birthdays.
Some people do not understand the importance of having a hole in the sink for the faucet and consider any text containing a large number of the words “hole” are nonsense. Therefore, I will try to write more simply, without overusing words such as “hole” and “sink”.
Where to start drilling a sink
and how to drill a sink
To drill the sink you will need ceramic drill bits and a tungsten carbide bit for cutting round holes, with a diameter of 33 mm. For drilling, it is better to use a hammer drill rather than a drill. And not because the hammer drill has a stronger blow. We will not use any blow at all. The rotary hammer has a lower rotation speed, but more weight in kg. and power in W. But if you don’t have a hammer drill, then of course take a drill, but reduce the speed, otherwise the crown will be of no use.
Marking and drilling
Start by marking, this is the smartest thing you can do, decide where the hole will be where the faucet will be installed. Once you have decided, use a marker and draw a dot in the desired location.
Now load a chuck with a ceramic drill clamped into the hammer drill and start drilling. You need to make a through hole. The hole is needed so that the drill that comes with the crown can be inserted into it.
The ceramics from which the sink is made are very durable. Its strength is comparable to porcelain stoneware. If you have ever drilled or cut porcelain tiles, you will understand what I mean. Porcelain tile material is very durable, but fragile. If you are not careful, it can easily break. Therefore, you should drill a hole in a ceramic sink carefully and without haste.
First you need to drill a very narrow hole in the center, and then widen it with another drill. To start, use a 6mm drill bit. Then go to 8 or 10. While drilling, constantly cool the drilling area cold water, pouring from a bottle or other container.
Once you've finished with the center hole, start drilling with a core bit. The first 2-3 mm. ceramics will be drilled without much difficulty, but then you will be disappointed in the capabilities of the crown. The crown will rotate on the ceramic surface without causing any visible harm to it and without going deeper than a fraction of a millimeter.
In order for the crown to continue drilling, it needs help. It's done like this. Take a thin ceramic drill and drill shallow holes around the entire circumference already selected with the crown. Now the crown teeth will have something to grab onto and things will go faster. As soon as the crown deepens and begins to slide on a smooth surface again, do the whole operation again.
Sharpening drills for ceramics
Drills for ceramics become dull very quickly. The tip is made of a very hard alloy, so they cannot be sharpened with a regular abrasive or metal cutting disc. But if you install a diamond segmental disc on the grinder, then you can handle sharpening the drill for ceramics. Many people don’t know, but such diamond discs cut steel perfectly, aluminum structures or cast iron.
Shells from artificial stone They do not always have a special cutout, so there is a need to make a hole in the sink yourself. A common obstacle is the fear of damaging or crumbling the sink. Although it is close in properties to natural, in essence, it is more like plastic: or, better said, like a polymer mass mixed with stone chips.
The ratio of resin to stone chips can be very different. Regardless of the proportions, this material lends itself better to a drill than stone. However, you should still be careful and cautious. A sink made of artificial stone requires careful handling: it is not recommended to carry out any work until its temperature reaches room temperature.
How to avoid mistakes
Let's say you decide to make a hole using a drill with a cutter.
Often, experts make a hole when the sink is already installed in the countertop. This solution has only one advantage - the edge on the front side will be smooth. But it has many more disadvantages: you can scratch the stone, damage the sink, chip the edge, and so on.
Therefore, it is better to drill a hole from the back. But there is a possibility that the hole will have an uneven appearance from the outside. However, a mixer will be located in this place, which will cover the uneven edges. There is no risk of damaging the front side of the sink.
There are two fundamentally different methods of work. The first involves working with a drill, and the second involves knocking out the weakened cast plugs provided for by the design. Let's consider each of them in order.
We make a hole in the artificial stone sink using a drill step by step:
Some artificial stone sinks have cast plugs that are knocked out during installation. They are usually color coded on the front. First of all, the sink is installed in place in the countertop, but is not fixed.
Then you need to pick the right tool and knock off the plugs with a strong blow with a hammer. A punch with a diameter of 8 mm is suitable for this role, but not a screwdriver. You only need to knock out the cork from the top: that is, from the front side. Use a rasp to smooth out the uneven edges of the hole.
Using this method, you can make a hole for the mixer.
- The center is outlined and the circle is drawn.
- Using a drill, holes are drilled along the circumference, the distance between which is 4 mm.
- To prevent cracks from appearing when knocked out, firmly fix the sink.
If there is a need to increase the radius of the hole, you need to draw another circle of the required size. All cuts are made from the same front side along the circumference at a distance of 4 mm. Using a punch or chisel, remove unnecessary parts.
The absence of special holes for faucets or taps in sinks that are produced in our time cannot be called a defect, it is just a necessity. The fact is that installation technologies for such products require several location options for the sink itself. The modern assortment offers several standard diameters for plumbing fixtures, so it is quite difficult to guess the size in advance. It's better not to guess once again and don’t take risks, but figure out how to make your own hole in a stainless steel sink for a faucet.
Types of modern sinks
The two main types of kitchen sinks that are in greatest demand today are stainless steel and ceramic. Manufacturers are in no hurry to make holes in them, placing this work entirely on the shoulders of sellers and end consumers.
Important! If you wish, you can agree directly in the store to drill a hole required size. The cost of such manipulation is quite reasonable; all you have to do is indicate the location, diameter, and make payment. As a result, you will receive ready product with designated places for installing mixers and taps.
It would seem that the problem has been solved, but in practice situations often arise that do not coincide at all with the plans of consumers. For example, when ordering a kitchen non-standard sizes, or the kitchen equipment itself, if the owner of the house is left-handed, the hole in her new sink is located on the right side, which is incredibly inconvenient for her.
Before cutting a hole in the sink for the faucet, first install it, take a good look, and only then decide where to make places for the nests. If you still decide to do everything yourself, then use the following useful recommendations:
- Perform all manipulations with the product immediately before installing it in a permanent location - this will prevent premature damage and deformation of the item.
- The sink should be installed horizontally on wooden base, then drill a hole with a special drill.
- If you use a punch and a hammer, punch a sufficiently fixed bowl manually with special nozzles, previously selected to match the diameter of the holes of the faucet or mixer in the new sink.
- If you want to use a specially designed punch, please note that it operates using the extrusion method. As a rule, such a device consists of two nozzles and a threaded pin, a pressing washer and a tap. It is enough to replace the pin with outside, screw on the washer, tighten and press.
- The use of a special drill involves the use of a cone-shaped drill that works according to the simplest principle.
- When purchasing a mixer with large diameter glasses, it becomes necessary to prepare a special mounting socket. This problem can be solved in two ways - you can order a socket in the store or drill several holes around a circle with a smaller diameter.
How to make a hole in a ceramic sink with your own hands?
Making a hole in a ceramic sink for a faucet yourself is quite simple. The work includes the following stages:
- Make a mark where you want the hole to be, then drill.
Important! This seemingly simple manipulation in practice causes many problems for inexperienced people. Here you cannot use a drill with a pobedit stand, because instead of drilling, it peels or chips the material. A metal drill has proven itself to be excellent here, but it will require a drill with minimal speed, preferably a hand drill.
- Walk the tool several times along the partitions between the holes.
Important! Remember that when drilling, ceramics can heat up quickly, so this must be controlled. It is better to drill with a thin drill and work around the entire perimeter of the future nest.
- Use an electric soldering iron to cut the lines and knock out the plugs with a hammer.
- Cut the material with a jigsaw so that the edges are perfectly smooth.
- Sand the circumference of the socket with a round abrasive pad. If you don't have one on hand, you can use a round file.
Important! Some modern bowls already have special marks on which you just need to hit them accurately with a hammer to make a hole. But it is recommended to do this as carefully as possible so as not to destroy the material.
How to make a hole for a faucet in a stainless steel sink?
There are several proven options for cutting a hole in a sink for a mixer tap made of stainless steel. It is impossible to make such holes in already installed plumbing fixtures, since they may crack due to their support on the countertop. If possible, rent or buy a special cutter to make your job easier.
Prepare the following tools:
- Mounting tape.
- Marker.
- Round file.
- Hammer.
- Kerner.
Instructions for making a hole look like this:
- Before starting work, the sink should be turned upside down so that all edges rest against the table surface.
- Make a circle of the required shape and size from mounting tape, attach it to the selected location, and outline it with a marker.
- Mark the center to make it easier to make a hole with a center punch.
- Direct the tip of the center punch to the center of a circle made from mounting tape and punch the starting hole with smooth tapping movements.
- Using a round file, widen the starting hole to the previously marked dimensions.
- Carefully sand the edges of the cut to obtain an exit of the required diameter.
- Apply sealant to the edges of the fresh cut.
- You can install a sink.
