Attaching the sink bowl to the pedestal or wall with adhesive is often a simpler procedure than connecting the sink bowl with metal brackets but it has its risks.
Attaching pedestal sink to tile wall.
The key is to support the sink while you tighten.
Assemble the sink on top of the pedestal and hold against the wall to mark for the position of the mounting bracket.
Set the sink on top of the pedestal then slide the sink close.
Place the lavatory on the pedestal and then set it in the desired location.
For example a small child who cannot see over the sink while brushing his teeth may pull on the sink bowl.
Also matching the sink to the proper level on the wall and the exact height of the pedestal requires precise measurements.
Installing the sink the pedestal base is set into place and aligned with the mounting holes drilled in the floor when applicable.
Be sure to center the pedestal to the drain hole on the wall.
Fine tune the pedestal placement and level the basin side to side.
Once the pedestal is centered use a pencil to mark where the sink will sit against the wall image 2.
When there s no wiggle left between the sink and the wall you re done.
Thus install the hanger bolts on the wall by leaving an inch extension from the wall.
Installing one is a little more involved than a regular drop in or wall mount sink.
Anchor the bracket by driving screws into the 2 8 inside the wall.
Place the basin on the pedestal and against the wall.
Make sure the lavatory is level image 1.
Hang the sink on the anchors and snug up the nuts but be careful not to over tighten or you may crack the porcelain.
Turn off the water again.
Check that the bracket is level as you attach it.
Mark the anchor holes of the sink on the wall while doing the hole of the pedestal on the floor.
Installing a pedestal sink requires anchoring the fixture to an existing wall for additional support.
Then you can drill the holes by putting aside the pedestal stand and sink aside first.
Fitting the plumbing inside the pedestal can be close work.