Installing Sink To Wall

Most pedestal sinks actually hang from a bracket attached to a mounting brace or framing in the wall.

Installing sink to wall.

As the floor space opens up the room becomes brighter and easier to clean. Install the sink. If you re rerouting water pipes that served another sink cut them back to about 6 inches before the point where you now want them to stub out of the wall using a hacksaw and solder or glue short lengths of 1 2 inch pipe and elbow fittings to extend them straight out about 2 inches past the finished wall. In this story we ll show you how to install a stylish wall hung bathroom sink and faucet including the tough part.

Moving the water supply and drainpipes. Installing a pedestal sink with toggle bolts requires the sink be positioned tight against the wall so you can mark the bowl s mounting holes on the wall with a pencil. Standard sinks have 1 2 3 or 4 holes on the rear lip for a faucet and additional components. The pedestal is only a secondary support.

Otherwise you ll use the sink itself to identify and mark where to drill. Drill your pilot holes for the lag screws which should be included with your wall mount sink. Use a utility knife to cut the sealant along the backsplash and carefully pull on the sink or vanity top to remove it from the wall. If your sink includes a mounting plate you can use that for a template to drill your pilot holes.

Replacing a vanity with a wall hung sink is one of the best ways to make a small bathroom feel roomier. Remove the sink top from the vanity base. Knowing these steps will enable you to securely and safely install a sink in any space that you need to. Though installing sinks may vary due to style and plumbing setups there are some basic steps in the process that are often the same for all sinks.

Installation of a new faucet and other components is easier if it is done when you are installing a new sink since you can easily access the hardware with the sink out of the countertop. Install water supply lines and a drain if they aren t there already.