Attaching Sink Drain To Wall

In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part.

Attaching sink drain to wall.

Replacing a wall drain outlet. Then while holding the faucet from underneath screw on fastening nuts. If you have a multiple bowl sink all of the drain tailpieces should be the same length for an easier installation. Before setting the bowl of the sink attach the drain and faucet first.

A sink basin drains into a waste assembly at the bottom of the sink and the waste assembly then connects to a p trap. Moving the water supply and drainpipes. If you also want to see how i installed my wall faucet and vessel sink watch the video above. Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier.

The p trap is curved into a loop or j bend. If you are looking for an easy step by step instructional on how to plumb a drain then this is it. If your new sink has different dimensions and drain location s than the unit it will replace you may need to modify the countertop opening and or plumbing. For example the new sink may have a different depth than the old one so some alteration of the branch drain pipe fitting entering the wall may be necessary.

Assemble the bathroom faucet and drain on the sink before you attach it to the vanity. Place the plastic gasket on the faucet. Good to know for best results make a drawing of your old sink with all measurements including distances from the sink wall to the drain center to use as a shopping aid and reference. Insert the faucet into the designated holes on the vanity top.

Wrap a thin line of plumber s putty under the edge of your drain assembly s housing then insert into the drain hole and press to seal. Secure the pedestal with the washer and lag bolt to the floor but don t overtighten it. Attach water supply lines to the new faucet with an adjustable wrench. The steps for installing the sink drain will depend on how different the new sink is from the old one as well as what other components are being installed.

Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall. Start by attaching the tailpiece to the sink drain and tightening the slip nut and washer by hand. Prepare the faucet drain and pop up assemblies on the sink. There are 3 parts you ll need when installing a new sink drain.

On the underside install the gasket and the washer. A p trap kit a trap adapter and a pop up or regular sink drain assembly. Simply position the bowl on top of the hanger bolts level and securely. This video shows how to assemble drain pipes under a sink.

Insert the faucet to the sink and attach with locknuts.