A utility room is used for washing, ironing, and sometimes for drying clothes. In this room, a countertop is made to carry the washing sink. The faucet can be stainless steel or terrazzo dhobi basin. The countertop support can be masonry or anchored to the wall. Surfaces are finished with polished terrazzo or ceramic tiles. This allows cleaning and drying without absorbing water. It should be fixed along the wall and with a width of two feet.
Concrete countertops should be made to a height of two and a half feet. This is measured from the finished floor level. Under the countertop, additional storage can be made. It is important to note that the materials used for the wardrobe must be resistant to water and moisture. Fixing begins by measuring the location of the countertop. This is best placed on walls that meet at ninety degrees. Supports three ends when recessed into walls.
Hacking is done about three inches into the wall. The formwork is then built to a height of two and a half feet. This formwork carries the wet concrete from the countertop. A template is used to leave a hole for the sink. A mesh fabric reinforcement is placed on the forms. Additional half-inch diameter heavy-duty bars are strung along the length of the mesh fabric. The concrete is added into the formwork with the template in place. It is ugly up to a thickness of three inches.
The countertop concrete is allowed to dry for seven days. The formwork is removed. The sink and drainers are then fixed in the template position. A polished ceramic or terrazzo finish is made on the surfaces and sides. Mosaics can be made to match existing wall surfaces. When the surface is finished, the water is connected and the sink is tested. For ironing, a socket is fixed on one side of the wall to provide power in the room.