How To Install A Bathroom Pedistal Sink To The Wall

The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand.

How to install a bathroom pedistal sink to the wall.

Moving the water supply and drainpipes. Check your pedestal sink s manufacturer instructions to see if it requires a mounting brace. Keep the rags and bucket handy to catch the water that will spill from the pipe. Line up the mounting holes in the back of the basin with the holes in the wall.

Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close. Some sinks are easier to mount while connected to the pedestal while others should be attached to the wall before you slide the pedestal in place. Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall. Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier.

Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2. To begin the installation shut off the water to the bathroom once again so you can cut off the caps on the stubouts and install the shutoff valves. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink. For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile.

Mark the height of the sink on the wall. Slide a gasket and thread a nut onto the underside of each of the fittings. You ll fit the mounting brace between the studs. Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud.

Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud. Before you decide to purchase here are some things to think about. Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable. Secure the cabinet with screws.

Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs. Carefully move the sink back against the wall. Tighten the nuts by hand then finish tightening with a basin wrench. As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean.

In either case it s important to level the sink. Measure out from the wall 1 3 8 in make a mark on the stubout and cut it off with the tube cutter photo 4. Make sure the lavatory is level image 1.