Measure the full width, depth and projection, then allow space for doors, drawers and comfortable movement. Check the manufacturer’s dimensions rather than relying on a nominal size.
Washbasins for Cloakrooms and Family Bathrooms
A basin must fit the room, the plumbing and the way the space is used. MacBlair stocks washbasins for bathroom installations and replacement projects, alongside matching toilets for coordinated suites.
Measure the available width, depth and projection before ordering. In a smaller cloakroom, door clearance and the position of the WC matter as much as bowl size. When a basin sits with a cabinet, confirm compatibility with the chosen vanity and storage unit.
The number of tap holes determines the brassware that can be fitted. Check the product specification before selecting basin taps and mixers, and confirm whether the tap, waste, overflow and fixing kit are supplied separately.
Pipe positions can often be adjusted, but the trap and waste still need room to fall correctly. Select a compatible basin waste trap and use fixings matched to the wall or furniture construction.
Basins FAQ's
A monobloc mixer normally uses one tap hole, while separate hot and cold taps usually need two. Match the tap layout to the drilled or marked basin specification.
Not always. Product bundles vary, so check whether the tap, waste, overflow fittings and fixing kit are listed before ordering.
Many bathroom basins use a 32 mm waste connection, but the basin outlet and trap must be checked. An overflow basin also needs a compatible slotted waste.
The wall must carry the load and accept the specified fixings. Stud walls may need timber reinforcement, while masonry needs fixings matched to the block or brick.