How To Install A Bathroom Pedistal Sink To The Wall

In either case it s important to level the sink.

How to install a bathroom pedistal sink to the wall.

Check your pedestal sink s manufacturer instructions to see if it requires a mounting brace. 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. Make sure the lavatory is level image 1. For a tile wall first use a tile bit.

As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean. Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs. Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud. In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part.

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. Mark the height of the sink on the wall. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2. Slide a gasket and thread a nut onto the underside of each of the fittings.

You ll fit the mounting brace between the studs. Tighten the nuts by hand then finish tightening with a basin wrench. Line up the mounting holes in the back of the basin with the holes in the wall. For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile.

Keep the rags and bucket handy to catch the water that will spill from the pipe. Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location. The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand. Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall.

Moving the water supply and drainpipes. Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud. 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. Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable.

Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier. Secure the cabinet with screws. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink.