Attaching Pedestal Sink To Tile Wall

Fitting the plumbing inside the pedestal can be close work.

Attaching pedestal sink to tile wall.

Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain. Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first. Make sure the lavatory is level image 1. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink.

Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close. Also matching the sink to the proper level on the wall and the exact height of the pedestal requires precise measurements. Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2.

Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall. Mark the anchor holes of the sink on the wall while doing the hole of the pedestal on the floor. 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.

Check that the bracket is level as you attach it. Assemble the sink on top of the pedestal and hold against the wall to mark for the position of the mounting bracket. Set the pedestal on the floor so it lines up with the pvc waste pipe and its center is about the same distance from the wall as the center of the basin s drain see step 2. For example a small child who cannot see over the sink while brushing his teeth may pull on the sink bowl.

Attaching the sink bowl to the pedestal or wall with adhesive is often a simpler procedure than connecting the sink bowl with metal brackets but it has its risks. Decide whether you can live without the storage space of a vanity cabinet. Installing a pedestal sink requires anchoring the fixture to an existing wall for additional support. Place the basin on the pedestal and against the wall.

When anchoring a pedestal sink to a tiled wall toggle bolts provide the most convenient way to. Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall. Turn off the water again.