Stone sink for the kitchen (53 photos), plumbing "under the stone", do-it-yourself installation: instructions, photo and video tutorials, price

Stone, as a building and finishing material, has been used from time immemorial. Houses were built from it, pavements were laid, bridges and flyovers were built.

• Strength;
• reliability;
• high resistance to temperature and humidity changes;
• natural beauty;
• incombustibility;
• availability -

this is a small fraction of what can be said about this natural material.

It is still used today in decoration. They are used for covering floors, revealing walls, making tabletops and shelves. Human imagination has no boundaries, it seems the time has come to use stone in the production of such a unitary object as a shell.

Why not? After all, this element of the kitchen is exposed to quite large loads, and who, if not a stone, can cope with them. Therefore, stone sinks for the kitchen are a reality of our time.

Although it cannot be said that this is a completely new approach to the implementation of modern trends in production and design. Stone kitchen sinks were known in the Old World long before Columbus's journey to the New World.

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They were made by craftsmen with their own hands, there was no equipment.

Simple tools were used:

• a hammer;
• scraper;
• something resembling a chisel.

Modern technologies and the latest high-precision equipment have brought the production of stone sinks to the heights of craftsmanship, which the artisans of past centuries never dreamed of. It may seem that modern production will simplify the approach to the design of a single element, but this will not work with a stone.

Each piece will be different. This is the main advantage of this material.

What stones are shells made of

Currently, five main types are used for the manufacture of shells:

1. Granite;
2. Marble;
3. Travertine;
4. Limestone;
5. Steatite.

Granite

This stone has long established itself as the most durable (see photo above). We can talk for a long time about its beauty and durability. Therefore, it takes the first place in the production of countertops. Today it conquers the heights of shell manufacturing.

Manufacturers currently offer standard sizes for their products made from different granite (here we mean color). But if you have a desire to purchase a sink that will exactly fit into the interior of your kitchen and will to be combined with a granite countertop, then you can make an order that will be made exactly according to your requirements. By the way, the size is negotiated.

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Marble

Many may wonder if marble can be used in the kitchen. But remember Ancient Greece or Rome. Then marble was used everywhere, and not only as countertops. The marble sinks served long and efficiently.

There is an opinion that this stone is very easily soiled - this is a delusion. In terms of density, marble will give odds to many types of granite, and it will cope with water without problems. Of course, the acidic environment is dangerous for him (lemon juice), and the polished surface may suffer from this, but not the ground one. But even polishing can be done with special mastics.

Travertine

This is the so-called metamorphic rock. In fact, this is the same limestone that at one time lay near cold or hot mineral springs.

If we consider travertine in terms of the color palette, then we can only note three shades:

• Cream;
• Yellow;
• Beige.

The variety is small, but I would like to indicate that this stone belongs to the category of "warm". Its natural beauty will create coziness and comfort in the kitchen.

Limestone

• This is a sedimentary rock, confirmation of this by a large number of fossilized fossils.
• It is a very porous material that absorbs water well. But this property of limestone does not stop modern producers. To cope with the problem, they use special putties and enamels to protect the surface.
• The rock itself does not differ in its breadth of color, but, like travertine, it is a warm stone. Therefore, by installing a limestone sink in the kitchen, you can be sure that the interior will be cozy.

Steatite

It is called a soapstone. It got its name from the fact that it is a very smooth surface that feels soapy to the touch.

This breed has excellent operational and physical and technical characteristics:

• High strength (higher than granite);
• Practical - easy to wash and clean;
• No scratches are formed on its surface;
• High coefficient of heat resistance;
• High moisture resistance;
• This stone is beautiful and pleasant to the touch.

In principle, steatite shells have no drawbacks. The only thing to do is maintain its beauty and color. For this, special oil-based mastics are used.

Attention! Stone sinks for the kitchen, like countertops, must be well putty. For this, it is better to use a wax putty.

Installation of a stone sink

For this you need tools:

• Drill with drill;
• Electric jigsaw;
• Marker or pencil;
• Sealant.

Note! Usually, a template is sold with a stone sink, which is easy to make markings on the cabinet. If this is not the case, then you need to turn the product over and outline its contour. The distance from the edge of the cabinet to the edge of the sink should not be less than six centimeters.

1. The outline is ready, but this is not the cutout yet. Now retreat 15-20 millimeters from the drawn line inward and again outline the contour. It is on it that you will have to cut a hole.

1. Then take the drill in your hands and drill several holes along the inner contour. If the stone sink for the kitchen has a round shape, then two holes will be more than enough. Place them opposite each other.

1. If the shell has a more complex shape, then you will have to drill holes in each corner of the outline. There is one little secret. So that the jigsaw does not damage the surface when cutting the curbstone, it is necessary to glue it along the contour with tape. Next, use a jigsaw to cut a hole.

1. After that, the place of the saw cut and the lower part of the side of the sink are lubricated with sealant, the product is installed in place. You need to be very careful here. The stone sink for the kitchen is quite heavy, and it is better to install it with an assistant. Take care of your fingers. By the way, watch the video on how to install a stone sink correctly, let this be your instruction.

Conclusion on the topic

Today on the market you can find products that resemble a stone, but in fact, these are various materials that imitate its texture. A sink for a kitchen under a stone is also not new.

It's easy to make a mistake. Do you know what the difference is? Price. Fake is always cheaper.

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