How To Install A Bathroom Pedistal Sink To The Wall

Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud.

How to install a bathroom pedistal sink to the wall.

Carefully move the sink back against the wall. Mark the height of the sink on the wall. Check your pedestal sink s manufacturer instructions to see if it requires a mounting brace. 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.

Slide a gasket and thread a nut onto the underside of each of the fittings. Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud. Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close. In either case it s important to level the sink.

The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink. For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile.

For a tile wall first use a tile bit. As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean. Keep the rags and bucket handy to catch the water that will spill from the pipe. Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs.

Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall. Tighten the nuts by hand then finish tightening with a basin wrench. Moving the water supply and drainpipes. Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location.

Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable. In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part. Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier. Make sure the lavatory is level image 1.

Secure the cabinet with screws. 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. Line up the mounting holes in the back of the basin with the holes in the wall.