How To Hang A Sink On A Tiled Wall
Hi guys i m fixing a sink to a tiled stud wall.
How to hang a sink on a tiled wall. Since the bolts require a length long enough to allow the toggles to open inside of the wall. Place the mosaic sheets along the wall. When anchoring a pedestal sink to a tiled wall toggle bolts provide the most convenient way to secure the fixture. Remove the 2 x 10 from the wall and drill 1 2 inch holes through the layout marks.
To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure. 1 place the bowl on top of its pedestal and position it against the wall in the. Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain. To start use a level to trace a line indicating where the top edge of the tile will be.
Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. In this video i hang a bathroom cabinet onto a tiled wall. Carefully cut a section of the drywall away and nail in blocking either 2x6s or 2x8s between the wall studs. Normally i would use s.
If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. The key is to support the sink while you tighten. The toggle bolts are installed to the back of the sink before it is set into place. Slightly rock the sheet up and down perpendicular to the trowel lines to collapse the ridges and help the tile settle into place.
You have to place the bolts behind the sink but they can t line up exactly in the center of the 2 x 10 brace. I was going to use plaster board wall plugs but know its best not to put any stress on the tiles. Repair any loose or cracked tiles. Wall is 12mm plasterboard.
Insert the mounting bolts. Outline the area on the wall where you plan on hanging the tile. Hold the level flat then draw across the wall with chalk or a pencil. Wash the wall with tsp tri.
The bolts are located 30 3 4 inches from the floor and 7 7 16 inches apart. Just wondered what best practice was. Any advice would be greatfully received. Check the size of the tile you intend on hanging and make sure you have plenty of room for it.
Add tile spacers for help keeping the tile pieces lined up. Flatten the tile with a grout float if necessary. If you have a tile wall or other wall covering you ll have to be very cautious to only remove tile that won t show when your sink is in place. Replace and repair your drywall before beginning the sink installation.
Tiles are white ceramics. Turn off the water again.