Do you like to spend time outside the city, but do not want to give up the benefits of civilization? Agree that comfortable outdoor recreation is one hundred times more pleasant than the “wild” one. Have you decided to surround yourself with basic amenities and want to build a wash basin for your own home? However, you do not know where to start?
We will help you figure it out - the article discusses the main options for washstands and the step-by-step stages of their construction, arrangement and connection to communications. The material is accompanied by detailed instructions, step-by-step photos and video recommendations for the construction of the washbasin.
Varieties of country wash basins
There can be many design options for organizing a wash zone - it all depends on the size of the country estate / cottage, the available communications and the purpose of this plumbing fixture.
So, if the cottage is very small and even the house, as such, is not available, then it is quite possible to get by with a modest and simple option - a hinged mini-tank. Which, by the way, can be made independently or bought a ready-made container in a hardware store at more than an affordable price.
If you need to not only rinse your hands and refresh your face, but also wash the dishes after the household, then it is advisable to consider the option of a heated wash basin - to make it easier and more convenient to wash greasy dishes after pilaf or barbecue
If you have a fully equipped estate and you dream of making your own washbasin, which will be located outdoors, with your own hands, you will have to show your imagination and devote a day or two of free time.
Hand-assembled and decorated wash basin will require a lot of time. But the result of your work will please not only households, but also friends / acquaintances who have arrived on a visit for the weekend
According to the purpose, washstands in the country can be divided into the following categories:
- for washing hands and face;
- for washing fruits / vegetables outdoors;
- for dish washing;
- for all of the above + a separate stylish addition to the interior.
If the purpose of a country wash basin is a quick washing of hands and face, and there is absolutely no time, then a simple wash basin with a rod will be appropriate here.
It is also easy to craft from improvised materials. True, his view is completely unpresentable.
To rinse fruits / vegetables, it is better to install a sink, which can be a large basin. At the top there is a tank with clean water and a tap from which it is supplied, and at the bottom there is a basin in which it is convenient to place the collected tomatoes / cucumbers / strawberries and wash it thoroughly.
If a washbasin is required not only for quick rinsing of hands after gardening, but also for washing dishes, then it is advisable to take care of hot water.
The latter will help provide a heating TEN, which will timely heat a whole tank of water and supply it in the right amount.
To create a decorative washbasin you will need fresh ideas. It is important not only to complete the sanitary ware in its original form, but also to hide all communications. Why do you need a well-equipped sewer and water supply network
If you approach the issue of creating a washbasin creatively, apply imagination, starting from the decorative features of your dacha, you can create something original and unique.
Below are non-standard solutions to the problem of manufacturing a country wash basin. Which can be not only useful, but also incredibly stylish.
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A chic design option - washbasin from a car tire. For its manufacture, you will need, in addition to the tire itself, a ready-made faucet, a purchased sink, hoses and a siphon for connecting to communications. The main condition is the availability of amenities in the country and access to water and sewer pipelines
A barrel can also become a wash basin in the country. To turn it you will need a sink, faucet, siphon and flexible hoses for connection. Conveniently, all eyeliners will be securely hidden inside the barrel. It is permissible to have such a washstand both outdoors and indoors. If there is no access to communications, and you liked the idea, you can do with a hinged water tank and an empty bucket inside the barrel
An ordinary sink installed outside is a simple and convenient solution to the problem with a wash basin on the street. You don’t have to invent anything - you need to purchase a sink, a tap and elements for connecting it. It remains to install plumbing outside the house, given the proximity of the sewer and the water supply. If a large family lives in the country, then you can immediately install 2 sinks
Carved wood can also be used as a frame for a country wash basin. True, for such an idea you will need the ability to create carved wood decor. But a washstand of the moidodyr type, decorated with carved wooden elements, will decorate any country house. It’s even a pity to leave such sanitary furniture on the street - it is advisable to install it inside the house
A stylish and simple option is a hinged tank with a tap and a metal basin mounted on a pedestal. As the latter, you can use an old table, an unnecessary sewing machine and other furniture. The top cover of the makeshift pedestal can be painted, treated with a water-repellent compound or glued to a conventional rubber sheet
An old dining table can serve as an excellent base for installing sinks from the store. Instead of the latter, you can use a metal salad bowl, in the bottom of which a hole is cut for the installation of a siphon. If there are unnecessary sheets of plywood or boards, you can assemble a decorative lattice on which to fix the tank with water. And with a close location of communications, just install a crane
Remaining after finishing work, the slats made of wood or boards can be advantageously adapted in the country, having built a nice design for the wash basin from these materials. Having assembled a washing table from the racks, it remains to paint the frame in the desired color, after having previously treated it with a water-repellent composition. In conclusion, it remains to fix the sink and attach the tank with a faucet
A solid board made of precious wood can effectively be turned into a countertop for a country washstand. To emphasize the sophistication of the interior, you have to choose a stylish sink, a spectacular tap and no less sophisticated decorative elements. You can fix and connect such a wash basin yourself with the necessary tools and skills
Placing a sink on the street
Carved wood washbasin
Metal basin and basin washbasin
Stylish washbasin from the dining table
Wooden lath washbasin with hinged tank
Solid wood washbasin with sink
Also, it is immediately worth considering the regime of water disposal - into the nearby ditch, directly under the feet or into the sewer. The latter option is possible if there are amenities in the country.
If we are talking about the withdrawal “right under the feet”, then we’ll be fine here to pour rubble so that small splashes do not fall on the shoes and legs.
The following article will familiarize you with the top ten market-leading washbasin options in the following article, which discusses design options and technical specifications.
Detailed manufacturing instructions
The location and purpose of the washbasin largely determines its appearance. It also matters the presence of skills in assembling various useful home-made products for the home, the availability of free time, improvised materials, tools, available means for realizing your idea.
Consider the simplest methods for the independent manufacture of a washbasin, which practically do not require investments.
Option # 1 - the simplest home-wash basin
Most often, for giving, you need to collect something simple and do it quickly. And so that the finished product perfectly copes with its tasks. In such situations, use the purchased design of the washbasin - a capacity of 3-4.5 liters, where a metered supply of water through the rod is realized. You have to press it to wash your hands.
Such a device costs about 130 rubles, when it comes to plastic, and from 600 rubles, when the capacity is made of metal. The latter option is preferable, because it will last longer. But this seemingly banal water tank has its advantages. Let us further consider the main ones in the gallery.
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Wall mounted washbasin on wood
Wall mounted plastic washbasin
Metal washbasin with stem
Bright color of a hinged washstand
Despite the low cost and a number of advantages, summer residents do not always buy a cheap washbasin with a stock. Everyone has their own reasons: some do not like its appearance, some people think that its capacity is insufficient, and the design is too flimsy. And a good-quality metal copy for 1200-1500 rubles, not everyone decides to buy at the cottage - after all, people who are simply dishonest can simply drag it away while the owners are absent.
Moreover, sometimes you can completely accidentally remain without a washbasin - they drop something heavy and sharp, or an old plastic washbasin accidentally falls over and bursts. Do not stay in this situation without a washstand? Therefore, the best solution is to independently assemble the washbasin using improvised materials. For example, as a basis, you can take a plastic bottle.
Consider the step-by-step instructions for making such a homemade product.
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We take a bottle, it is better from under the soda, after rinsing it first. It is advisable to take containers of 2 liters or more. And even better - 5 liters. The bottom is completely cut off - this will be the top of the tank where you have to fill the water
In order for water from a home-made washbasin to come out, you have to make a home-made faucet, and more simply and faster - a rod. For these purposes, you can use a regular syringe, in which we cut off the closed part (the place of attachment of the needle)
For installation, you will need to remove the cap from the bottle, cut or drill a round hole in the center with the same diameter as the body of the prepared syringe. Then, forcefully push the homemade rod into this hole and tighten the cap
It remains to fix the design of the washbasin on any convenient base - a pillar, a tree trunk, a fence, a wall. To do this, you can use tape, a nail, a rope or make small holes in the upper part, for which it will be convenient to hang a homemade product. Now click on the piston rod and test
Step 1 - Tank Preparation
Step 2 - Stock Production
Step 3 - Installing a Homemade Rod
Step 4 - fixing and testing the device
If you figured out how to make a simple plastic washbasin, then such a homemade product will not cost you a single ruble, because you will definitely find the syringe in the medicine cabinet. And the product will serve more than one day.
Moreover, if the plastic ceases to suit you, you can make a new container at any time - since there is no shortage of plastic containers.
Option # 2 - washbasin without tank
Such a washbasin model can be made in a matter of minutes, especially if you still have plastic after repair. A crane and a tank are not needed here - instead of them, you can use a watering hose with a gun equipped with several spraying modes.
Also for homemade work the following materials will be required:
- trimming plastic or polypropylene pipes;
- screwdriver and small screws;
- ready-made sink bowl or home-made;
- corrugation with a siphon for draining drains into the nearest ditch;
- thick wire or other device from which you can bend an improvised stand for attaching the watering gun to the sink.
Making a simple home-made sink from a plastic or metal salad bowl will take up to 10 minutes. It will be necessary to make a hole that will be equal to the diameter of the siphon, then install a real siphon with corrugation into it, like in an ordinary sink, tightly tightening the fasteners.
Now we proceed to the assembly of the washbasin - “temporary huts”.
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We take plastic trimmings and collect the legs in pairs - the frame will consist of 4 legs. Why use screws and a screwdriver - so faster
Next, we collect the basis for installing the washing bowl, connecting together the prepared legs for the frame of the cabinet. There will be no external walls, so we strengthen the side partitions to strengthen the structure
We close the frame with each other, connecting and carefully fixing the plastic blanks with screws. It will not be superfluous to screw in additional screws for reliability
To provide the homemade stand with greater stability, it is advisable to fix another plastic part by placing it horizontally. Such a partition will additionally strengthen the frame
As a washbasin bowl, you can take the old sink, written off during the last repair - for the assembly of the “makeshift” it is perfect. Or you can make a home-made bowl from any suitable container - a basin, a salad bowl
So that dirty water after use does not run straight to your feet, you have to take it away. Use a bucket for these purposes is not worth it - the design is still made of plastic and only looks powerful. Securely secure the siphon
From thick wire you need to twist the stand, and then attach it well to the sink. To do this, you can use the hole designed for installing the crane
It remains to install a hose with a watering gun on a makeshift stand and open the water by choosing the average spray option or directional spray
Step 1 - fastening legs of equal length in pairs
Step 2 - assembling the frame of the future washbasin
Step 3 - Locking a Homemade Design
Step 4 - Strengthening the Homemade Frame
Step 7 - making a stand for the gun
Step 8 - testing the washbasin
Such a sink is going to quickly, but regularly performs its task - you can immediately wash the collected vegetables or fruits, or wash your hands after transplanting plants / flowers, etc. And she is not afraid of rain.
Option # 3 - washbasin from a canister
More capital construction - washbasin with tap. It can be assembled from improvised materials, provided that you have tools, a canister and a crane. The latter is better to take metal - it is more reliable and will last much longer. But plastic is much cheaper.
You can also fit any clean metal container under the tank - a bucket, a small barrel, etc. It is important that no hazardous liquids, pesticides and other compounds harmful to human health and life are poured into it.
We will consider the procedure for manufacturing the washbasin further:
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Step 1 - cutting a hole in the canister
Step 3 - reinforcing the tie-in
When the drive is installed, it remains the case for the crane. Its installation will not be difficult - a pipe with an external thread is easily connected to the coupling installed before.
When installing the faucet, the connection must be additionally sealed so that the liquid does not leak during use of the home-made washstand. To do this, it is advised to use flax, or you can fill the connection with sealant
After completing the manufacture of the tank, it remains to place it in the right place - putting it on a stand, hanging it on the wall or in another way.
Weight mounting options - you can choose the most suitable for a particular situation.
To make it more comfortable to use a home-made washbasin, you can additionally use a basin, sink or other device. And you need to take care of the drainage of the used liquid - at least put a bucket under the sink
By analogy with a plastic canister, you can build a washbasin made of metal - from an old pot, kettle, ladle, bucket or other utensils. And if you paint it and decorate it, then the washstand as a result will be simply amazing.
Making a homemade washbasin made of plastic in the following video:
Simple and quick assembly of the washbasin for temporary use:
Option for a spacious washbasin from a canister:
If you arrived at the dacha on a holiday, but you didn’t have a washbasin at hand, you don’t need to be sad. You can build a device for carrying out hygiene procedures yourself, using improvised materials.
And it can be an elementary bottle made of plastic or a commonplace canister - as a result of simple manipulations you will get a working wash basin.
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