Now that the ceiling is painted and the dust from the scuffs has been removed, it's time for the main "protagonists" to enter the bathroom. In Phase 8, the space ceases to resemble yapi and takes on its final form and usability.
The installation of furniture and sanitary ware requires surgical precision and, above all, absolute protection of the new tiles. Carelessness in drilling or a heavy tool falling on the floor can cause irreparable damage.
The basin is the first element to be installed, as it determines the movement distances in the space.
The plumber attaches it to the bolts of the built-in cistern which was hidden behind the plasterboard in Phase 2. Here it is mandatory to use sound insulation / anti-vibration membrane between the cistern and the tile. If it is omitted, the pressure when sitting will be transferred directly to the tile, with a great risk of cracking it.
The basin is leveled to the floor and screwed. Attention: Its base is sealed with the floor exclusively with silicone, never with white cement. The cement will set and, if the basin needs to be unscrewed for a blockage in the future, it will drift and break the floor tiles.
Bathroom furniture is subject to daily stress, so its support on the wall must be stable, especially if it is wall-hung.
The standard height for the top lip of the sink (where our hands rest) is 85 to 88 cm from the finished floor. If you have a table washbasin (bowl type), the piece of furniture must be placed lower, so that together with the height of the bowl, the final result does not exceed 88 cm.
Before the wall is drilled, it is double-checked that the support screws do not coincide with the internal water and drainage pipes that pass directly behind.
The cabin is the element that will keep the humidity limited.
To fix the metal profiles of the cabin, the craftsman has to drill holes in the wall tiles. This is done exclusively with special porcelain drills or diamond drills, with the electric drill set without impact. If an impact (compressor) is used, the tile will break immediately.
Crystals of at least 6mm to 8mm thickness are used. During installation, the corners of the crystals should not hit the tile with force, as tempered glass is sensitive to shocks at its edges.
| Item of Equipment | Correct Measurement | Why does it matter? |
|---|---|---|
| Washbasin height | 85 – 88 cm from the floor | Easy to wash without straining the waist. |
| Free space to the right/left of the pelvis | At least 20 cm from any obstacle | So that the user does not feel cramped. |
| Cabin height | Usually 180 – 200 cm | Prevents shower splashes from escaping. |
"When the cabinet and basin are installed, ask the crew not to throw away their protective boxes. After the furniture is screwed down, the craftsmen should cover it again with the cardboard and nylon packaging. There is one more phase of work (the final connections and accessories) and you don't want any tools to accidentally fall into the brand new sink or onto the basin lid creating permanent marks."
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