Attaching Pedestal Sink To Tile Wall

Mark the anchor holes of the sink on the wall while doing the hole of the pedestal on the floor.

Attaching pedestal sink to tile wall.

Assemble the sink on top of the pedestal and hold against the wall to mark for the position of the mounting bracket. Installing a pedestal sink requires anchoring the fixture to an existing wall for additional support. Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall. Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location.

When anchoring a pedestal sink to a tiled wall toggle bolts provide the most convenient way to. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink. The key is to support the sink while you tighten. 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.

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. Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2. Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable.

Check that the bracket is level as you attach it. Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall. Place the basin on the pedestal and against the wall. Turn off the water again.

Fine tune the pedestal placement and level the basin side to side. Anchor the bracket by driving screws into the 2 8 inside the wall. When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done. Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close.

For example a small child who cannot see over the sink while brushing his teeth may pull on the sink bowl. Decide whether you can live without the storage space of a vanity cabinet. Fitting the plumbing inside the pedestal can be close work.