Fasten Sink To Wall

A pedestal sink sits on a base.

Fasten sink to wall.

Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall. In most cases the sink is held to the wall at these locations and then caulked around the perimeter. Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first. Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain.

It is the most commonly used glue to install a sink. Today a special type of silicone caulking compound is manufactured specifically for sink installation. When someone has used adhesive the sink is very difficult to remove without damaging the drywall. Insert the faucet into the designated holes on the vanity top.

When your walls lack the studs to accommodate a pedestal sink you must use toggle bolts and. Check that it s level front to back and side to side. Then you have to center the pedestal on that mark before setting the sink tightly against the wall. Attach water supply lines to the new faucet with an adjustable wrench.

The key is to support the sink while you tighten. Under the sink you will see a couple of holes that allow the installer to secure fasteners into the wall. Set the vanity in place lined up with the marks on the wall. Make adjustments with the adjustable feet on the bottom.

This sink caulking material has water repellent properties and it bonds to ceramic and countertop laminate. For sinks that do not attach with a bracket ask an assistant to hold the sink at the wall so the upper holes at the rear underside of the sink. Make a mark about ten inches from that wall with consideration of the baseboard. If your vanity doesn t have adjustable feet use shims.

When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done. Place the plastic gasket on the faucet. Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall at a height of 33 1 8 inches from the floor. Use 1 4 inch lag screws to mount the bracket to the wall studs or wood blocking.

Slide them under the base and cut to fit with a utility knife. More often than not a pedestal sink s mounting holes will not line up with existing wall studs. Then while holding the faucet from underneath screw on fastening nuts. Turn off the water again.

Mark the anchor holes of the sink on the wall while doing the hole of the pedestal on the floor.