How To Install A Bathroom Pedistal Sink To The Wall

Moving the water supply and drainpipes.

How to install a bathroom pedistal sink to the wall.

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 either case it s important to level the sink. 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.

In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink. Keep the rags and bucket handy to catch the water that will spill from the pipe. 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.

As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean. For a tile wall first use a tile bit. Line up the mounting holes in the back of the basin with the holes in the wall. Slide a gasket and thread a nut onto the underside of each of the fittings.

Carefully move the sink back against the wall. Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs. Check your pedestal sink s manufacturer instructions to see if it requires a mounting brace. Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud.

For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile. You ll fit the mounting brace between the studs. Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud. Secure the cabinet with screws.

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. The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand. Mark the height of the sink on the wall. Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close.

Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall. Tighten the nuts by hand then finish tightening with a basin wrench. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2.