I know this might seem like a basic topic, but we really aren’t skilled DIYers.
When it came to bathroom fixtures, the general contractor (GC) didn’t have the options we had in mind. So, we agreed to install the washbasins for the bathroom and toilet ourselves.
We found some online that we like. The washbasins come fully assembled, which is already a relief.
They include the basins themselves. The basins have holes drilled (according to European standard dimensions, it says), and that’s it.
And now we’re already overwhelmed again. What else do we need to buy?
The GC will handle the connections. Quote from the contract: the pipes such as drain pipes, hot and cold water, and 2 angle valves remain part of the contract.
You definitely need the drain fitting for the basin where the water flows out. Also, we probably need the pipes from the hole in the basin to the wall.
And we need a faucet.
Is there anything else we might need? Seals or gaskets? Oh, and we want to have it installed, not do it ourselves—unless installation is very simple.
Does the faucet come with the necessary connections to the angle valves?
When it came to bathroom fixtures, the general contractor (GC) didn’t have the options we had in mind. So, we agreed to install the washbasins for the bathroom and toilet ourselves.
We found some online that we like. The washbasins come fully assembled, which is already a relief.
They include the basins themselves. The basins have holes drilled (according to European standard dimensions, it says), and that’s it.
And now we’re already overwhelmed again. What else do we need to buy?
The GC will handle the connections. Quote from the contract: the pipes such as drain pipes, hot and cold water, and 2 angle valves remain part of the contract.
You definitely need the drain fitting for the basin where the water flows out. Also, we probably need the pipes from the hole in the basin to the wall.
And we need a faucet.
Is there anything else we might need? Seals or gaskets? Oh, and we want to have it installed, not do it ourselves—unless installation is very simple.
Does the faucet come with the necessary connections to the angle valves?
HausiKlausi schrieb:
Just sharing our solution completely out of the blue. Old dresser (found on eBay Classifieds for 20 €) + sink 60 €, granite countertop from the stonemason about 200 € including cutout, custom-made to the sink dimensions (we used the sink as a cutting template). Everything else regarding the pipes is standard sizing. From the hole in the wall/floor, it’s like Lego. You just connect the right parts until the water flows where it’s supposed to. In our case, a shallow trap was the best solution. Wow, that looks so cool :O
I’m also thinking about maybe getting used to something that stands on the floor. But it can’t be that I don’t get my dream vanity just because I can’t find anyone to mount it on the wall. If worse comes to worst, I’ll try to do it myself—there are YouTube tutorials, and you can always replace tiles if needed, as long as you have the budget. Maybe I’m just too scared.
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pagoni202030 Jun 2020 10:01Buy the right drill bits and have them explained to you on site. Start by drilling a small pilot hole slowly, without hammer action, then drill larger holes afterwards. It will work fine... as long as you don’t apply force or accidentally drill into a pipe or cable, nothing will happen. This will also be explained to you at the hardware store, so you use the correct materials.
Today, our bathroom countertop finally arrived.
We plan to install a 30cm (12 inches) deep cabinet from IKEA underneath in dark brown (all for the guest bathroom).
I will order a suitable faucet from Reuters, a non-closing drain (in case it’s not included with the faucet), and a trap.
I think that should cover everything.
For tools, I have a Bosch rotary hammer, and I’m considering buying a 35mm (1⅜ inches) and 45mm (1¾ inches) hole saw—or whatever the correct term is for these cutting tools—just in case I can’t find someone to install and cut the holes for me (I would prefer if a professional does that).
Did I forget anything?
I completely understand your situation. We have the same problem. We couldn’t find suitable base cabinets and thought we’d either build something ourselves or buy some nice ones elsewhere. The issue now is that the two sinks, based on their width and spacing, aren’t standard. For example, if we took two base cabinets at 80cm (31.5 inches) each, they wouldn’t fit properly at the back because of the cutout for the siphon on the base cabinet. And you don’t want a 2cm (0.8 inch) gap between the two cabinets either. A large continuous cabinet under two sinks also won’t work because the cutout for the siphon is already fixed and then it doesn’t match the sink width.
So we went to a carpenter and got several quotes. The cheapest was around 2,600 for a base cabinet about 170cm (67 inches) wide with two drawers... For that price, I could have had a very nice one installed through the general contractor. We’re actually regretting that right now. And we still don’t have a cabinet :-/
How is it with the Ikea cabinets? Isn’t the cutout for the siphon already centered in the cabinet? If the back is completely open, maybe you could actually make something nice out of those.
So we went to a carpenter and got several quotes. The cheapest was around 2,600 for a base cabinet about 170cm (67 inches) wide with two drawers... For that price, I could have had a very nice one installed through the general contractor. We’re actually regretting that right now. And we still don’t have a cabinet :-/
How is it with the Ikea cabinets? Isn’t the cutout for the siphon already centered in the cabinet? If the back is completely open, maybe you could actually make something nice out of those.
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pagoni202030 Jun 2020 18:41Which Ikea cabinet are you planning to put underneath or hang? Wouldn't it look nicer if this shelf hung freely on the wall? There are brackets available where you can also hang a towel over the rail.
Alternatively, you could have something made with steel sled bases, which are really affordable and come in many varieties.
If the Ikea cabinet is narrower than the shelf, as far as I know, the top part is usually open.
Basically, you can also hang Ikea kitchen wall cabinets under the shelf, or use one or two Metod drawer cabinets, or the Godmorgen... in gray, which is very stylish and wide.
With this beautiful basin, you should check exactly which drain fits or ask the manufacturer.
Alternatively, you could have something made with steel sled bases, which are really affordable and come in many varieties.
If the Ikea cabinet is narrower than the shelf, as far as I know, the top part is usually open.
Basically, you can also hang Ikea kitchen wall cabinets under the shelf, or use one or two Metod drawer cabinets, or the Godmorgen... in gray, which is very stylish and wide.
With this beautiful basin, you should check exactly which drain fits or ask the manufacturer.
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