Attaching Pedestal Sink To Tile Wall

When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done.

Attaching pedestal sink to tile wall.

Check that the bracket is level as you attach it. Anchor the bracket by driving screws into the 2 8 inside the wall. For example a small child who cannot see over the sink while brushing his teeth may pull on the sink bowl. Fine tune the pedestal placement and level the basin side to side.

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. 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. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink.

When anchoring a pedestal sink to a tiled wall toggle bolts provide the most convenient way to. Fitting the plumbing inside the pedestal can be close work. Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall. The key is to support the sink while you tighten.

Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location. Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain. Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable. 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.

Turn off the water again. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2. Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first. 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. Decide whether you can live without the storage space of a vanity cabinet. Place the basin on the pedestal and against the wall.