How To Install A Bathroom Pedistal Sink To The Wall

For a tile wall first use a tile bit.

How to install a bathroom pedistal sink to the wall.

Check your pedestal sink s manufacturer instructions to see if it requires a mounting brace. 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. In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part. Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location.

Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable. 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. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink. Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs.

Before you decide to purchase here are some things to think about. 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. For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile. Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close.

Make sure the lavatory is level image 1. Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier. The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand. Secure the cabinet with screws.

Tighten the nuts by hand then finish tightening with a basin wrench. Mark the height of the sink on the wall. Moving the water supply and drainpipes. As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean.

Line up the mounting holes in the back of the basin with the holes in the wall. Carefully move the sink back against the wall. You ll fit the mounting brace between the studs. Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud.

Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2. Slide a gasket and thread a nut onto the underside of each of the fittings.