How To Install A Bathroom Pedistal Sink To The Wall

For a tile wall first use a tile bit.

How to install a bathroom pedistal sink to the wall. Mark the height of the sink on the wall. For holes that are not in line with studs use wall anchors made for your wall type drywall plaster or tile. Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink. Drill a pilot hole through the vanity back into a stud.

Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall. Slide a gasket and thread a nut onto the underside of each of the fittings. In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part. Line up the mounting holes in the back of the basin with the holes in the wall.

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. Once you re through the tile use a wood bit to drill into the stud. Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location. Moving the water supply and drainpipes.

Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier. Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable. Use a stud finder to locate the wall studs. Make sure the lavatory is level image 1.

You ll fit the mounting brace between the studs. Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2. In either case it s important to level the sink. Tighten the nuts by hand then finish tightening with a basin wrench.

The sink is mounted to the wall and also rests on the pedestal stand. Secure the cabinet with screws. Carefully move the sink back against the wall. 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.

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. 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.