Notes on the design and installation of laundry cabinets
1, Wash cabinets are customized or finished products
The laundry cabinet can be customized by the merchant, or it can be bricked on site, or the finished product can be purchased directly. The price of the finished product is cheap, and the custom price of the merchant is more expensive, but it can fully fit tightly, avoid wasting space, and achieve a tight fit.
2. Laundry and water and electricity layout
When installing the laundry on the balcony, the installation of water and electricity is very important, and the pre-buried work should be done in advance. Determine the location of the floor drain, water inlet, and power socket.
Need to arrange 1 cold water valve, 1 hot water valve (convenient for washing clothes in warm water in winter), 1 special faucet for washing machine, 1 five-hole washing machine socket (preferably with a waterproof cover), on the ground Design 2 floor drains. The water inlet and power plug are about 40cm away from the ground, and they are placed on the side of the sink, which should be arranged according to the situation of the laundry cabinet.
A floor drain drains the water in the washing pool, and a floor drain drains the water in the washing machine. Of course, you can also choose a three-way floor drain, which is shared by the two.
When doing hydropower positioning, consider the size and location of the laundry cabinet in advance, determine the size of the washing machine, and then conduct hydropower positioning with the master. The most likely place to go wrong is also here.
3. The laundry cabinet is divided into left and right basins
The laundry cabinets are all equipped with sinks, which are divided into left and right basins. Think carefully before you want that kind of decoration . The left and right basins are different, and the water and electricity points can be reversed.
4. One-piece basin
It is best to choose one-piece basin or under-counter basin for the sink of the laundry cabinet. When doing laundry, it is inevitable that water, laundry detergent, etc. will be splashed around. If it is an on-counter basin, it is not easy to clean, and it will leave a sanitary corner.
5. The size of the washing machine is determined in advance
Before buying a laundry cabinet, you must first know the size of the washing machine you plan to buy. If the washing machine protrudes directly, it will look very incongruous.
6. Design auxiliary lighting above the laundry cabinet
Arrange a spotlight, light strip or wall lamp above the laundry cabinet. In this way, the hand-washing clothes at night will not be backlit, and the stains on the clothes are easy to see.
7. Small clothes rail
A small hanging rail can be arranged above the laundry cabinet, so that the underwear can be hung directly after washing. Usually, it can also be used to store clothes hangers, which looks more neat. A temporary clothes rail is designed above the pool to store clothes hangers.
8. Countertop Material
There are also many kinds of laundry countertop materials. If it is an integrated ceramic basin, it is easy to clean, and any color can be used. If it is a marble or quartz countertop, it is not recommended to choose white, it is not resistant to dirt!
9. Water retaining strips
The laundry area uses water frequently. It is recommended to make a water retaining strip where the countertop is against the wall and people. It is very useful. If necessary, avoid water flowing to the floor and walls.
10. Pre-installed hot water
It is best to install hot water in the laundry pool. It is very comfortable to wash clothes in winter. In addition, some clothes also need warm water. bubble. We can install a small kitchen treasure, or we can directly connect a pipe from the water heater, depending on our actual situation.
11. Learn to protect the cabinet
It is recommended to wrap the lower panel inside the cabinet with aluminum foil, and the side close to the window should also be protected from the sun.
12. Countertop sockets
Above the laundry counter, it is recommended to reserve a socket, away from the sink, and at an unobtrusive position for ironing Use for ironing.
13. Convenient storage
In addition to storing the washing machine, the laundry cabinet is also to make full use of the countertop space of the washing machine, and can also store laundry detergent, softener, etc. Storage and laundry convenience. In addition, it is recommended to make a row of hanging cabinets above the laundry wardrobe for more storage space.
