How To Hang A Wall Mounted Sink

Step 1 find the location for the sink wall mount bathroom sinks are usually installed at a height of 30 inches from the floor.

How to hang a wall mounted sink.

Take this measurement at the location you want to attach the sink. Cut these two boards lengthwise to a 2 3 4 inch width. If they match up then you can use the same holes already drilled into the wall. How to install a wall mount bathroom sink step 1.

Drill your pilot holes for the lag screws which should be included with your wall mount sink. Be sure to use a masonry bit if you re. If there is no mounting plate use the holes in the back of the sink basin as your template. Expose the wall studs.

Depending on the type of sink you may have to remove a section of drywall to access the wooden studs of the bathroom wall. Follow these steps to provide the necessary wall support. Cut a 2 x 4 into two 36 inch pieces. How to install a wall mounted sink 1 position the sink or its mounting plate if it has one on the wall and mark the wall through the holes in the plate.

If your sink includes a mounting plate you can use that for a template to drill your pilot holes. In each board cut a notch that s 1 1 2 inches deep and 9 1 4 inches high. If they are spaced differently then you will have to drill new lag holes. Lift the back edge of the sink onto the bracket.

Place the mounting plate in the installation location and mark the wall through each of the mounting holes. Wall hung sinks can be customized to the user s height. Make a rectangular hole in the wall that extends vertically about 6 inches higher than. For sinks that do not attach with a bracket ask an assistant to hold the sink at the wall so the upper holes at the rear underside of the sink.

3 connect the p trap and. The sink should be anchored to two wall studs. The key is to support the sink while you tighten. When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done.

Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain. Screw horizontal 2x6 or 2x8 blocking between the exposed studs flush with the room side. 2 use lag screws or other fasteners recommended by the manufacturer to secure the sink or the sink s metal mounting.